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Hanoi (VNA) - Trans-provincial passenger trains will be suspended from March 30 until April 15 to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to the Vietnam Railway Authority. The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City train route will continue to run with two trips per day at most. In cases of special carriage needs, the Vietnam Railways will report to the Vietnam Railway Authority for further consideration. Meanwhile, all coaches running on contracts and tourist buses with more than nine seats will not also be allowed to depart from or arrive in Hanoi and HCM City from March 30 until April 15. The move aims to prevent the transmission of the virus that causes the acute respiratory disease (COVID-19) from and to the country’s two largest cities. Buses operating on frequent routes which depart from or arrive in the two cities and cover less than 100km can still run two trips per day at maximum. These buses must limit the number of passengers to less than 50 … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM City limit transport to prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2

Additionally, as Bach Mai's cafeteria has been identified as a major source of Covid-19 infection, it has been closed and all its employees quarantined. This happened after several employees of the Truong Sinh Company, which supplies food and water to the hospital, were found infected. Despite Bach Mai having already hired another company to provide meals for those inside the hospital, their nutritional quality has been wanting, Tuan said. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 lockdown: Hanoi hospital lacks food, necessities for 3,500 inmates

On Monday afternoon, vice-chairman Chinh also requested districts’ administrations to make lists of residents who have been to Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, where at least 25 COVID-19 patients have been confirmed, and Buddha Bar in Ho Chi Minh City where at least 13 people have caught the virus after partying there. … [Read more...] about Da Nang breaks up online game tournament held against social distancing order

The first half of March saw the country ship 297,018 tonnes of iron and steel worth over US$165 million abroad, boosting the two-and-a-half month export volume to approximately 1.5 million tonnes with a value of over US$815 million, representing an increase of 3.8% in volume but a fall of roughly 10% in value in comparison with the same period from last year. With regard to other markets, regional partner Cambodia has been able to retain its position as the largest importer of the country’s iron and steel products, in spite of export volume to this market suffering a fall of 20.5% during the reviewed period. … [Read more...] about Iron and steel exports to China enjoy major boost

Besides, the company planned to expand its distribution of products and increase drug portfolios by acquiring new drugs from foreign partners, especially Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. In 2020, the company would take delivery of 10-15 new products from the South Korean partner, she said. … [Read more...] about Traphaco targets higher for 2020 business targets despite outbreak