Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong on February 13 urged localities to keep close watch for the early detection and swift settlement of any avian influenza outbreaks. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong urges provinces to carry out large-scale disinfection. (Photo: VNA) Due attention should be paid to small-scale farming...

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Lecturers and students at many universities in Ho Chi Minh City and elsewhere are making hand sanitisers, which are much in demand, and giving them for free to staff and students amid the public health emergency caused by the new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). Students and lecturers of Hong Bang International University make hand sanitisers...

(LSO) - Since the beginning of January 2020, avian flu A/H5N6, H5N1 have hit many countries, including China. In Vietnam, A/H5N6 flu was found in several provinces, including Quang Ninh. On February 3, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued an urgent dispatch on taking drastic and synchronous measures to fight the diseases. In order to promptly and...

LSO – The delay of the reopening of auxiliary border gates until the end of February as reported by the Chinese side has directly affected enterprises exporting agricultural products to China through Lang Son province’s border gates. At Tan Thanh Bus Station under Tan Thanh border gate in Van Lang district, as of February 11 morning, there remained over...

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 12 ordered the intensification of the fight against both the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and the sluggish behaviors at work amid the current epidemic. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) During a meeting with representatives of ministries and...

(SLO) - Given the complex development of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Military Zone 1has joined hands with localities to take drastic measures against the illness. It expects to quarantine about 2,800 Vietnamese citizens who return home from China via the two border provinces of Cao Bang and Lang Son, and stands ready to...

(LSO) - Life of over 2,200 families in Trang Dinh district whose houses were damaged by hailstorms late last month have got back to normal thanks to timely help given by local authorities and military forces. Among the district’s 11 communes, Quoc Khanh was the hardest hit by hailstorms and whirlwinds that wreaked havoc across the northern region just...

(LSO) - Given the complex development of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Military Zone 1has joined hands with localities to take drastic measures against the illness. It expects to quarantine about 2,800 Vietnamese citizens who return home from China via the two border provinces of Cao Bang and Lang Son, and stands ready to...

(LSO) – Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Ngoc Thuong on February 11 inspected implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate in 2020 as well as prevention of the acute respiratory disease caused by coronavirus (Covid-19) in Lang Son city. From the outset of 2020, the Lang...

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - In response to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s appeal, a number of credit institutions have announced plans to support businesses affected by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) epidemic. Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) HDBank has offered low-interest loans and waived fees on international payments for businesses that supply drugs and medical equipment. It has also cut...