Vietnam officially declares COVID-19 a national epidemic
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a decision on April 1 declaring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a national epidemic, which has already spread to over 20 cities and provinces nationwide with 212 cases of the virus confirmed.
COVID-19: Domestic airlines reduce flight frequency
The Ministry of Transport has agreed to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam’s proposal to limit domestic flights from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City to other cities and provinces to prevent…
Việt Nam Railway suspends some passenger trains due to virus
Hà Nội Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has announced the temporary suspension of the two North-South trains due to the impact of COVID-19.  
Restaurants to close in HCM City to deal with COVID-19
Authorities in HCM City have ordered the closure of all restaurants, beer clubs and beauty centres from 6pm on Tuesday, March 24. The decision also includes barber shops and gyms.  
Hà Nội outlines four scenarios for goods supply during pandemic
The Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade has planned four scenarios to ensure sufficient supply of goods for people in quarantine zones amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ministry looks for passengers on flights with COVID-19 patients
The Ministry of Health on Wednesday morning announced it has identified seven more flights carrying passengers with the COVID-19 virus.  
All entrants into Việt Nam since March 8 will be checked: PM
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc ordered a thorough review of all entrants – Vietnamese and foreigners alike – into Việt Nam since March 8 to discover COVID-19 infection cases and prevent community spread.  
PM requests closure of unnecessary services to prevent COVID-19
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has ordered the shutdown of unnecessary services, especially restaurants and karaoke bars, to minimise large gatherings as part of measures to prevent further spreading of COVID-19.
VN sets tasks to prevent virus spreading
Việt Nam needed to strictly monitor people entering the country, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said on Monday while chairing a meeting of the Government’s Standing Committee to hear reports on the COVID-19 situation.  
Flights carrying Vietnamese to Tân Sơn Nhất airport suspended
The Ministry of Transport late Monday sent an urgent dispatch to the Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam (CAAV) requesting the suspension of the transport of Vietnamese from foreign countries to Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City, starting from 0:00am on March 25. The suspension will run until the end of the month.
US applauds Việt Nam’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19
The US highly evaluates efforts made by the Vietnamese Government in the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing them as drastic, transparent and effective.
COVID-19 in the eyes of locals and expats
As the number of COVID-19 infected cases jumps every day, Việt Nam has taken measures to prevent and control the virus, for example, quarantining those who are suspected of infection, those returning from pandemic-hit areas, asking everyone to wear face masks in public areas and tightening immigration policies.
Việt Nam suspends foreign entry, starting March 22
The Vietnamese Government late Saturday announced that it would temporarily halt entry to all foreigners, starting 00:00 March 22, citing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum suspended over COVID-19 concerns
The management board of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum has announced that the visits to the site in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square and the nearby monument dedicated to martyrs will be suspended starting from March 23.  
Việt Nam suspends visa exemption policy for Russia, Belarus, Japan
Việt Nam will temporarily suspend the unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens from Belarus, Russia and Japan from Saturday.