COVID-19

22/05/2020

COVID-19 challenges Europe’s free travel zone

(VOVWORLD) - As COVID-19 begins to show signs of abating, many European countries have begun to relax their lockdowns. But the EU is split over when and how to reopen its borders. The 1985 Schengen Treaty on the gradual abolition of border checks is now at stake.

COVID-19 challenges Europe’s free travel zone
21/05/2020

Vietnam tightens entry of foreign experts, guest workers to prevent COVID-19 infection

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on Thursday asked the Ministry of Health to draft instructions concerning visa grating, quarantine, and post-quarantine health observation and tighten the management of entry of experts, guest workers, diplomatic and official passport holders, drivers, sailors, and crew-members.

Vietnam tightens entry of foreign experts, guest workers to prevent COVID-19 infection
20/05/2020

Vietnam determined to contain epidemic, develop economy

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has reiterated the Vietnamese government’s determination to contain the Covid-19 epidemic while carrying out systematic measures to boost the economy. He underscored the goals in a report on the implementation of socio-economic development in 2019 and plan for 2020 at the National Assembly’s 9th session in Hanoi on Wednesday. VOV brings you the gist of the report.

Vietnam determined to contain epidemic, develop economy
20/05/2020

China responds to Trump’s letter to WHO Director General

(VOVWORLD) - In response to US President Donald Trump's letter sent to the WHO Director General, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Tuesday said the US President is "trying to mislead the public, smear China's efforts, and shift the blame of US incompetence to others.”

China responds to Trump’s letter to WHO Director General
19/05/2020

Trump threatens permanent freeze of WHO funding

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to permanently halt funding for the World Health Organization (WHO) and to reconsider his country’s membership of the agency.

Trump threatens permanent freeze of WHO funding