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Vietnam records six new COVID-19 infections on March 6 evening Vietnam logged six new COVID-19 cases on March 6 evening, all in northern Hai Duong province, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control reported. All the new patients had been previously quarantined and are being treated at a COVID-19 treatment hospital in Hai Duong province. By the evening of March 6, Vietnam had recorded a total of 2,507 COVID-19 patients, including 1,584 domestically-transmitted cases. Up to 891 domestic infections have been detected since the third wave of outbreaks hit the country on January 27. The Treatment Subcommittee said that 1,920 patients have recovered from the disease to date, while the number of deaths related to COVID-19 was still kept at 35. Among active patients undergoing treatment, 65 tested negative to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 once, 57 twice and 137 thrice. As many as 49,565 people who had close contact with COVID-19 patients or entered Vietnam … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MARCH 6

The Hanoitimes - Local hospitality businesses need to collect, update and report to the tourism authorities about the number of foreign guests who are forced to stay at their facilities due to reasons beyond their control. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has asked local tourist accommodations to exempt and reduce room charges for foreign tourists who are stuck in Vietnam due to the coronavirus pandemic, until the Ministry of Transport can arrange flights to send them home. Foreign tourists wearing face masks in Hoi An, Quang Nam province. (Photo: To Quoc) Earlier, the VNAT had requested the provincial authorities to urgently check and list foreign tourists who are stuck in the localities due to border closures and flight suspension. These foreigners are passengers who may be in quarantine, stranded due to flight suspension or in transit to a third country which closed its borders. The provincial authorities will report to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s tourism ministry gives support to stranded foreign tourists

The Hanoitimes - Vietnam is expected to adopt “travel bubble” scheme with countries and territories where the coronavirus outbreak is under control. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed the Ministry of Transport consider gradually reopening commercial international air routes from the end of July as part of measures to restore the economy, according to VnExpress . Vietnam aviation authorities proposed gradually reopening commercial international air routes from the end of July as part of measures to restore the economy. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Vietnam will create a “travel bubble” among countries which are putting the coronavirus under control and going through 30 days without reporting infection. Under the travel bubble scheme, the countries allow the entry of their citizens or foreign nationals with residence and business cards, technical experts, and students. Once in the country, they have to be isolated for 14 days at … [Read more...] about Vietnam aviation authority proposes resuming int’l flights by end-July

The Hanoitimes - EVFTA takes effect at the right time as Vietnam is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and the deal is expected to boost the Vietnam-EU relations. Vietnam has now a once-in-a-generation chance to capitalize on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) from European enterprises looking for an open, competitive, and business-friendly market, EuroCham President Nicolas Audier said at a dialogue on June 30. Vietnam reforms to unlock potentials of EVFTA, according to the EuroCham’s dialogue on June 30. Photo: Viet Tuan The dialogue, themed “Administrative Reform: A Key Role in EVFTA Implementation”, was held by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform (ACAPR) on June 30. Speaking at the dialogue, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung said that this is the third conference the ACAPR … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s reforms to unlock potential of EVFTA: EuroCham

The Hanoitimes - "This historic milestone signals the start of a new relationship with the European Union,” said a EuroCham official. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which has just been approved by the Vietnamese parliament this morning [June 8] represents a true ‘win-win’ not just for European and Vietnamese enterprises; but also for citizens on both sides, said Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam Nicolas Audier. The EVFTA is a win-win for both Vietnam and the EU “EuroCham welcomes the positive vote on the EVFTA and EVIPA in the National Assembly… This historic milestone signals the start of a new relationship with the European Union,” Audier said in a statement shortly after the approval by the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA). Vietnam and the EU's economies are complementary, with Vietnam exporting mainly consumer goods to the 28-member bloc while the Southeast Asian country imports mainly pharmaceuticals, machinery and hi-tech items. … [Read more...] about EVFTA represents a true ‘win-win’ for Vietnam and EU: EuroCham