According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang, Vietnam’s fishing boat QNg90617 TS with eight crew members on board was recently sunk after being blocked and then struck by a Chinese coast guard vessel in the waters belonging to Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. … [Read more...] about Vietnam requests China pay for sunken vessel
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Hanoi to fine people leaving home for non-essential reasons
Only a few vehicles travel on Vinh Tuy Bridge in Hanoi after the prime minister issued a nationwide social distancing order. Local authorities in Hanoi have issued fines against people who go outside for non-essential purposes beginning today, April 4 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - As this is the critical period for Vietnam to curb the spread of the coronavirus, district-level authorities in Hanoi have been asked to issue fines to people who go outside for non-essential purposes starting today, April 4, said the municipal leader. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to fine people leaving home for non-essential reasons
Covid-19 could slow Vietnam’s fruit exports to US, Japan, Korea
According to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the U.S., valued at US$22.5 million in the January-February period, increased nearly 16% over the year-ago figure. Those to markets in South Korea, Japan, Australia also soared over 45%, 24%, and 42%, respectively. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 could slow Vietnam’s fruit exports to US, Japan, Korea
Exporters asked to prepare for rice export to South Korea despite suspension
South Korea planned to import about half of its rice quotas allocated to five countries, including Vietnam, in the first half of this year. However, as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the plan is subject to change. Shipments invited from China have been reserved and when they might resume is unknown. … [Read more...] about Exporters asked to prepare for rice export to South Korea despite suspension
HCMC to set up 62 coronavirus checkpoints
HCMC Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong speaks at the meeting on April 3. The city will set up checkpoints to control the spread of Covid-19 disease - PHOTO: TUOI TRE ONLINE HCMC – HCMC will set up 62 checkpoints throughout the city to protect its residents from the Covid-19 pandemic, Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong said at a meeting at the city’s press center on April 3. … [Read more...] about HCMC to set up 62 coronavirus checkpoints
