Words on the Street: Vietnam's E-Cigarette ban sparks debate
Welcome back to Words on the Street, where we explore the stories that influence discussions and spark arguments on Hanoi's bustling streets.
10:53, 2024/12/09
Hanoi to ensure medicine supply during Tet holiday
Plans are being drawn up to stockpile medicines in hospitals and a disease control center in Hanoi.
22:47, 2024/09/27
Japanese companies recognize vast potential of Vietnam's mom-and-pop sector
Vietnam's mom-and-pop sector has increasingly become a focal point for Japanese companies looking to expand their presence in Southeast Asia.
14:34, 2024/09/19
Hanoi works on cleanup, disease prevention after Typhoon Yagi
The city's medical units advice the community on the use of clean water, food safety, and environmental hygiene.
22:49, 2020/02/07
How is life in quarantine center in Vietnam border town?
Each citizen is provided with the same personal amenities and meals as the standards of a newly enlisted soldier.
14:25, 2020/02/07
Vietnam successfully cultivates nCoV in labs
The successful cultivation of nCoV is the basis for future research and development of a vaccine against the virus and provides more effective preventive measures.
19:17, 2020/02/06
Vietnam confirms two more coronavirus infections, totaling 12
Vietnam has stopped issuing visas to Chinese tourists. All Vietnamese citizens returning from China must be quarantined for 14 days.
00:38, 2020/02/06
School year can be extended due to nCoV outbreak: Deputy minister
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training is considering extending the school year if students have to take a long break due to the nCoV epidemic.
20:23, 2020/02/05
Vietnam boosts production of masks amid spread of coronavirus
Local textile companies could prioritize producing fabric masks to serve domestic demand instead of export orders.
13:51, 2020/02/05
Vietnam draws up medical response plans against coronavirus
Vietnam is responding to the new coronavirus outbreak according to the third scenario plan.
00:54, 2020/02/04
Hanoi deals with nCoV: Delivering masks to students, closing walking street
Tougher measures will be taken to curb the outbreak of the new coronavirus in Hanoi.
00:12, 2020/02/04
Hanoi to set up field hospital to quarantine Vietnamese returning from China
During the quarantine, the individuals who have fever or other symptoms of nCoV infection will be transferred to specialized hospitals for treatment.
18:35, 2020/02/03
Health Ministry’s hotline receives nearly 19,000 incoming calls in one day
Currently there are several emergency lines to report on the epidemic including the hotlines 1900 9095 and1900 3228.
17:26, 2020/02/03
Hanoi quarantines 14 people suspect of nCoV infection
Hanoi has not recorded any individual infected with the deadly virus as of February 3.
18:13, 2020/02/01
Update: Vietnam PM declares national nCoV epidemic
Vietnam declares the national epidemic after the country found six infected cases, including one under human-to-human transmission.
16:55, 2020/02/01
nCoV: Vietnam sets up epidemic prevention working group
The working teams will keep an eye on the epidemic which leaves more than 60 suspected cases so far.
23:33, 2020/01/31
Former deputy health minister back to old job amidst coronavirus woes
Returning to the old post, Long will be a member of the Working Group for nCoV Prevention.
18:50, 2020/01/31
nCoV: Vietnam capable of producing sufficient medical masks
Prices of masks have been driven up by hoarding and citizens’ spookiness.
17:13, 2020/01/31
Vietnam seeks to produce nCoV test kits
Local health experts said that test kits would greatly help Vietnam deal with the situation.
00:00, 2020/01/31
Hanoi mayor urges stock of 20 million medical masks for possible nCoV outbreak
The city's leader requires the health sector to be well-prepared for the worse situation.
23:44, 2020/01/30
Three Vietnamese infected with Wuhan coronavirus
Over the past 10 days, Vietnam has recorded 98 suspected cases with signs of fever and cough, all from China’s virus-stricken areas or having contacted with the infected.
21:14, 2020/01/30
Hanoi puts 14 people suspected of nCoV infection in quarantine
According to the Hanoi Department of Health, in Vietnam, as of January 30 morning, no cases of nCoV have been recorded in Hanoi.
18:22, 2020/01/29
Vietnam puts 39 people suspected of nCoV infection in quarantine
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son today requested hospitals to classify patients at the time of admission and set up separate rooms for patients with symptoms of acute respiratory infection.
01:45, 2020/01/29
Vietnam sets up task force to handle deadly Wuhan coronavirus
Vietnam will temporarily stop granting tourist visas for Chinese of nCoV-infected territories, except urgent cases.