Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered cancellation of meetings and events with more than 20 people over the next several weeks as part of preventive measures against the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

To stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials have instructed the public to practice social distancing -- staying home, avoiding crowds and refraining from touching one another.

Foreign investors’ capital into Vietnam has totaled 8.55 billion USD so far this year, 21% less than the same period last year, according to the Department of Foreign Investment of the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Inspiring messages during COVID-19 epidemic

Main infection sources of COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam

Latest recommendation by Ministry of Health

The Prime Minister has requested more drastic measures to prevent COVID-19 spread

Vietnam has obtained scientific achievements in a bid to curb the acute respiratory disease caused by new coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Health Ministry has allowed 19 medical facilities to test for Covid-19 in addition to the three approved by the World Health Organization.

The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade has planned four scenarios to ensure sufficient supply of goods for people in quarantine zones amid epidemic outbreak.

Water is valuable wealth. Everyone should join hands to protect water resource is one of key messages for World Water Day 2020.

After 10 years of implementation of the “National Food Security by 2020” master plan, Vietnam’s agriculture, particularly food production has reaped great achievements.

Rice exports is expected to reach over six million tonnes in 2020.