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China's virus-hit economy shrinks for first time in decades

Its economy shrank 6.8% in the first three months of 2020 as it battled the virus and lockdowns

Coronavirus: Macron questions China's handling of outbreak

The French president adds his voice to growing concern about China's transparency over the outbreak.

Film launched to warn against wildlife consumption to prevent disease outbreaks

It is part of the campaign 'Don’t Consume Wildlife to Protect Your Health And Of the Community'.

Vietnam urges relevant countries to strictly observe UNCLOS

Vietnam urged relevant countries to strictly abide by the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS).

Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump says.

Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic.

ASEAN 2020: ASEAN promotes cooperation in COVID-19 response

The online ASEAN Special Summit and ASEAN+3 Special Summit on COVID-19 response are taking place today in Hanoi.

Vietnam stands to win as “China+1” gains traction

Changes in the global supply chain are taking place due to the virus outbreak, prompting a mounting number of foreign manufacturers to speed up their relocation from China to neighbouring countries including Vietnam.

World watches as China moves ahead on economic chessboard

China is beginning to offer a glimpse into the near future for some countries, as the economic superpower tries to pick itself back up slowly following major lockdowns in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Ministry launches investigation into anti-dumping duties on polyester yarn

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decision on investigating anti-dumping duties on polyester filament yarn (PFY) with HS codes: 5402.33.00, 5402.46.00 and 5402.47.00 originating from China, India, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Coronavirus in Suifenhe: Remote border town locks down as China opens up

As cases rise in Suifenhe - 1,000 miles from Beijing - people have been ordered to stay indoors.

Nothing unusual about VN's submission of diplomatic notes to UN protesting China's illegal claims: spokesperson

Vietnam’s submissions of diplomatic notes protesting China’s illegal claims over East Sea is a normal action to express the country’s standpoint and protect its legitimate rights and interests.

Vietnam proactively promotes ASEAN joint efforts against COVID-19

Vietnam, as ASEAN 2020 Chair, has been proactively promoted joint efforts of the 10-member group in the fight against COVID-19 with the spirit of "cohesive and responsive", said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.

German expert calls for building trust, COC negotiations to address East Sea issue

Dr. Gerhard Will, a German expert on the East Sea, has said that China should quit its militarisation in the East Sea and show its willingness and cooperation capacity in security and economy

No fresh ODA projects signed during March

There were no new ODA projects signed during March according to a report sent to the Government by the Ministry of Planning and Investment on socio-economic performance during the first quarter of the year.

Coronavirus: China reports no Covid-19 deaths for first time

For the first time since January, China reports no coronavirus-related deaths.

Northern provinces asked to cooperate with China to manage border trade

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has requested northern provinces to promote cooperation with their Chinese partners to implement disease control processes and allow goods through the border.

 

China raw materials supply resumes, but Vietnam’s export markets close borders

Raw material imports from China are no longer the concern for many Vietnamese industries, and it is now the frequent cancellation of orders by US and EU customers, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

 

China demanded to compensate Vietnamese fishermen

Vietnam has lodged an official complaint with China following the sinking of a Vietnamese fishing vessel near the former’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on April 3.

Coronavirus: China mourns Covid-19 victims with three-minute silence

A day of mourning is held for the 3,300 people who died in China, where the Covid-19 pandemic began.