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Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) said on February 25 that it has asked travel firms to stop receiving tourists from countries hit by COVID-19 in the face of new complicated development of the disease in the Republic of Korea and Japan. In its document No.23/CV-HHDLVN, VITA urged local tourism associations and travel companies to keep themselves updated about the COVID-19 situation, and strictly follow the Government and Health Ministry’s regulations on the disease prevention and control. In case tours cannot be cancelled, travel firms must ask their partners to provide information on customers’ activities in the 21 days prior to their scheduled trip to Vietnam. The visitors are required to comply with Vietnam’s rules on disease prevention, including quarantine if necessary. Meanwhile, with groups of visitors who have already entered Vietnam, local travel agents need to confirm their health condition in the 21 days before their date of … [Read more...] about Travel agencies urged not to receive tourists from countries hit by COVID-19

Hanoi proposes isolating arrivals from South Korea epidemic areas for 14 days The Hanoi Department of Health has proposed putting any Korean or Vietnamese nationals who arrive from the epidemic areas in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in isolation for a 14-day period. … [Read more...] about Travellers from Korea’s outbreak zones quarantined after entering VN

They found themselves surrounded in difficulties last year as world supply saw strong increase that brought down both prices and demand in major markets. Besides, the US-China trade conflict also wreaked havoc on the shrimp sector. However, a brighter future is coming from the horizon to them this year thanks to a multitude of robust market signs. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 25

Hanoi (VNA) – The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Vietnamese citizens against travelling to areas with COVID-19 outbreaks or vulnerable to the epidemic as warned by foreign countries. As for overseas Vietnamese, the department asked them to follow recommendations and guidelines on COVID-19 prevention and control set by local competent agencies, and avoid unnecessary trips. Those who return from epidemic-affected areas or have had contact with infected people will be subject to medical screenings and a 14-day quarantine period. The department also asked Vietnamese citizens to swiftly inform Vietnam’s competent and representative agencies in foreign countries and territories, and their relatives in case of emergency. In case of emergency, it is recommended to contact citizen protection hotlines posted on websites of Vietnamese representative offices abroad or the department’s citizen protection hotline: 84 981 84 84 84./. … [Read more...] about Foreign Ministry issues travel warnings amidst COVID-19 epidemic

MCH, a subsidiary of Masan Group Corporation, is one of Viet Nam’s largest branded food and beverage companies with large consumer categories such as seasonings, convenience food and beverages. MHC’s well-known brands include Chin-su, Nam Ngu, Tam Thai Tu, Omachi, Kokomi, Vinacafe, Wake-Up, Wake-up 247, Vivant and Vinh Hao.  … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 26