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I am incredibly moved by the commitment of my staff. They may already be worn out from serving the scheduled flights during the day, but they are still more than ready to receive the emergency “rescue flights” no matter at night or in the early morning, or the harsh weather. And then they might take a little rest before resuming their daily duties. … [Read more...] about Vân Đồn Airport contributes in fight against COVID-19

"Patient 171", a resident of District 10 in Ho Chi Minh City, is a student in the U.S. She flew to Vietnam and transited in the Philippines before landing March 13 at Tan Son Nhat airport. She was asymptomatic on arrival and has now been taken to the Cu Chi Hospital. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s coronavirus infections up by five to 174

Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) will shorten trading hours, starting March 30, as one among measures to reduce market volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time in history that the IDX has made such a move. It has suspended trading for a few days, but it has never shortened the trading hours before. In its announcement, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) said that stock trading hours will be shortened to four hours from five-and-a-half hours previously. The bourse will open from 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:30 – 15:00. The statement stressed that the move aims to support the Government’s efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic and to harmonise policies of the financial services sector. The OJK also limited the over-the-counter bond trading (SPPA) period from 9:00 to 15:00 and the securities reporting period from 9:30 to 15:30. It has also asked the Indonesian Clearing and Guarantee Corporation (KPEI) and the … [Read more...] about Indonesia shortens stock trading hours for first time in history