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Athletes race at the Sepang International Circuit last year. Vietnamese racers will take part in this year tournament on March 8-10. — Photo zing.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Three Vietnamese athletes will take part in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) 2019 which will begin with its first round on March 8-10 at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Honda Racing Vietnam to race at Asia Road Racing Championship 2019

The Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases stipulates that the Prime Minister declares a disease an epidemic at the request of the Minister of Health for Group A infectious diseases when it spreads from one province to another and seriously affects lives and people's health. … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM declares Covid-19 a national epidemic

The disease outbreak and market difficulties have resulted in falling consumption, particularly for passenger cars, which saw a 30% decline in the two-month period. Meanwhile, these vehicles have contributed greatly to the growth of the local automobile market over the past year. … [Read more...] about Toyota Vietnam suspends production

According to the World Bank’s East Asia and Pacific Economic Update April 2020, Viet Nam is strongly positioned to benefit from numerous free trade agreements that are coming into force over the forecast period. In the first two months, its exports have expanded by 8%, FDI inflows amounted to US$2.5 billion and retail sales were up by 5.4%, the bank said, noting that while prospects remain favorable for the Vietnamese economy in the medium term, GDP growth will be affected negatively by the recent coronavirus outbreak, now a global pandemic. The WB cited preliminary estimates as suggesting that the rate of expansion of the economy could decline to about 4.9% in 2020. Over the medium term, growth is projected to rebound back to 7.5% in 2021 and converge at around 6.5% in 2022, reflecting an improved external demand and a firming of the services sector, as well as a gradual recovery in agricultural production, the WB added. It also suggested Viet Nam manage external risks by … [Read more...] about WB: Vietnam’s economy stays resilient to external shocks

Bach Mai Hospital, which is linked to 35 coronavirus cases, is disinfected - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Ministry of Health this morning, April 1, reported five new coronavirus cases, including three in Hanoi, taking the country’s coronavirus tally to 212. … [Read more...] about Vietnam records five new coronavirus cases, three in Hanoi