Hanoi promises hefty fines for COVID-19 offenders

Failing to wear masks in public, reporting inaccurate health statuses or evading quarantine are just some actions that could result in heavy fines or even a criminal trial.

Temporary residence extended for foreigners unable to exit due to COVID-19

Vietnam has decided to extend temporary residence permit for foreigners who are currently in the country and unable to leave because of travel restrictions or quarantine order related to COVID-19, according to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security.

US attracts most Vietnamese investment in three months

Vietnam invested USD 49.3 million abroad in the first three months of 2020, with the US being the biggest recipient.

Online trade promotion activities should be developed due to COVID-19: agency

The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency has encouraged localities, businesses and trade promotion organizations develop online marketing measures during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, said agency director Vu Ba Phu.

PM orders strict nationwide social distancing rules, starting April 1

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 31 has issued a range of stringent social distancing measures, including restricting people from leaving their homes and banning gatherings of more than two people in public.

Top leader calls for solidarity against COVID-19

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on March 30 appealed to compatriots, comrades and soldiers nationwide and overseas Vietnamese to stay united in their will and actions in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam to declare nationwide COVID-19 epidemic

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed to declare the nationwide COVID-19 epidemic while chairing a meeting of the cabinet in Hanoi on March 30.

Policies must be in place to tap EVFTA benefits: experts

Policies and regulations must be ready once the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is approved so Vietnamese enterprises can reap the benefits of the trade pact.

MoIT makes all public administrative services online

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has made all of its 292 public administrative services online, 166 of which are level-3 and -4 services while the remainders are level-2, according to the ministry’s Vietnam e-Commerce and Digital Economy Agency.

NA Standing Committee convenes 43rd session

The National Assembly Standing Committee is willing to support and create favorable conditions for the Government to effectively implement countermeasures against the COVID-19 pandemic, said NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.