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Upon their arrival in either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, the tourists must follow social distancing orders, i.e. remaining in isolation and undergoing a healthcare examination in order to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM City to receive 1,700 more tourists stranded in Da Nang

The Bac Giang-born patient, 33, travelled to Da Nang City, the epicenter of the current coronavirus outbreak, together with five other family members in late July. Upon returning from the trip, the five other members tested positive for the SARS-Co-V-2 virus and she herself was later diagnosed with the virus.    … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Two more cases detected, Vietnam has 812 in total

Moods get complicated, too. Would you prefer it to rain while practicing social distancing or can you stand the fact that sunshine is beckoning you to the now banned beach? To me, it depends on the time of day. Sunset, when it’s slightly cooler and breezier, does feel more frustrating than noon. Even going around town in the evening with a small breeze does wonders for me. Yet with much of Hoi An closed to dine-in pleasures, I’ll have to settle for my small courtyard and some home delivery while my two dogs stare relentlessly at me – at least at home I get to choose the music. … [Read more...] about Is it raining yet?

Bui Ta Hoang Vu, Director of the municipal Department of Tourism, said the department will continue assessing losses caused by the pandemic and propose solutions to the municipal People’s Committee to deal with setbacks and maintain operation for enterprises. The department is studying scenarios to resume the tourism industry after the pandemic is brought under control and to continue investment so as to improve the quality of tourism products and services, he added. According to the municipal Department of Health, more than 36,000 people returning from Da Nang have made health declarations. However, airlines’ statistics show that 140,000 people were on flights from Da Nang to HCM City in July and this keeps the risk of COVID-19 infections in the community high. … [Read more...] about HCM City supports tourism businesses in face of COVID-19

Giang Quoc Co and Giang Quoc Nghiep celebrate with their sons after establishing a Vietnam record in Ho Chi Minh City, August 8, 2020. Photo: Viet Khoa / Tuoi Tre Quoc Co and Quoc Nghiep became internationally famous after earning a spot amongst Britain’s Got Talent finalists in June 2018. … [Read more...] about Sons of Giang Brothers establish Vietnam record