Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19 with the number of new cases and fatalities surging, ASEAN countries have been taking measures to mitigate the outbreak.
With Vietnam in the grip of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has changed and disrupted the daily life of people in an unimaginable way. As seen in Ho Chi Minh City, the locality and its people are adapting to the changes brought by the epidemic.
Currently, there are many foreign nationals living and working in Vietnam. In the context of the COVID -19 pandemic, British Ambassador Gareth Ward and Consul General Ian Gibbons sent messages to these citizens to help them keep themselves and those around them safe.
Due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 epidemic, many tourism service providers have been operating under a tight budget, and to stop the spread of the deadly virus, some have closed.
Lychee gardens in Hai Duong province are often in full bloom in February and March. During this time, bee breeders from across the country often bring the insects to those gardens.
The Ministry of Transport has asked for compulsory medical declarations for all passengers on domestic flights and public transport. , In response, Hanoi has also applied the requirement at all bus stations in order to early detect and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
In order to celebrate the 9th anniversary since the banh mi was admitted into the Oxford English Dictionary, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organised a cultural week themed ‘I love Saigonese Banh mi’ with various activities to honour the renowned Vietnamese dish.
As the COVID-19 epidemic is spreading rapidly, the Vietnamese community in Russia is making efforts to prevent and combat the virus, protecting the health of the community.
Financial Times on March 24 ran an article praising Vietnam’s efforts in containing the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, saying the country has proved itself as a model in the work with limited resources but determined leadership.