“The reasons for Vietnam’s robust response to COVID-19 are varied. But among the factors is leadership,” the article said, adding that for instance, the decision of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to stop all events, activities and gatherings of more than 20 people in the country was viewed as a definitive and firm move. … [Read more...] about Vietnam confirms 204 COVID-19 cases, a 10-year-old boy as the latest
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A 10-year-old child tested positive to SARS-CoV-2
The information was announced by the Ministry of Health on the morning of March 31. The boy was quarantined after landing at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City on March 15. He lives in Cat Lai Ward, District 2. He went from Prague to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1770 on March 14 and from Istanbul to Vietnam on flight TK162 on March 15. He was on the same flight with Patient 83. Upon returning, he didn't show any symptoms and was transferred to the quarantine area at 7th Military Region Military School in HCM City. The test on March 18 was negative. During the quarantine period, he didn't develop a cough or a fever, but his roommates said he sneezed often. The test result on March 27 came back positive. He has been transferred to Can Gio Health Centre. The Ministry of Health has requested everyone to follow five steps to prevent the virus which are limiting going outside, always wearing face masks when going out and staying two metres away from other people, … [Read more...] about A 10-year-old child tested positive to SARS-CoV-2
Reference exchange rate up 5 VND on March 31
Hanoi (VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 23,235 VND per USD on March 31, up 5 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/-3 percent, the ceiling rate applied to commercial banks during the day is 23,931 VND/USD and the floor rate 22,539 VND/USD. The opening hour rates at most commercial banks saw slight increases. At 8:25 am, Vietcombank listed the buying rate at 23,530 VND/USD, and the selling rate at 23,720 VND/USD, up 20 VND from March 30. BIDV also raised the buying rate by 10 VND to 23,550 VND/USD and the selling rate by 10 VND to 23,710 VND/USD. Meanwhile, Techcombank added 6 VND to both rates, with the buying rate listed at 23,551 VND/USD and the selling rate at 23,711 VND/USD./. … [Read more...] about Reference exchange rate up 5 VND on March 31
Philippine central bank to buy nearly 10 bln USD of government bonds
Manila (VNA) - The central bank of the Philippines (BSP) is ready to increase the purchasing value of government bonds to 500 billion PHP (9.846 billion USD) in order to provide extra lifeline to the government amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said a banking official. According to BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, the central bank has been authorised to buy government bonds from the Bureau of Treasury with a maximum repayment period of six months. The fund raised through this activity will be used to finance the government's programmes to counter negative impacts on the economy caused by the epidemic. … [Read more...] about Philippine central bank to buy nearly 10 bln USD of government bonds
10-yo boy in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed as Vietnam’s 204th COVID-19 patient
The novel coronavirus, which first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, has infected over 783,900 people and killed more than 37,700 globally as of Monday morning, according to Ministry of Health statistics. … [Read more...] about 10-yo boy in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed as Vietnam’s 204th COVID-19 patient
