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The government began barring entry to foreign nationals on March 22 but it allows foreign experts, skilled workers, investors, and diplomats to enter the country on a case-by-case basis, subject to mandatory quarantine. … [Read more...] about Vietnam documents 2 imported COVID-19 cases nearly 3 weeks after entry

The transition of e-commerce and addressing barriers to digital transformation have been illustrated via the change of business owners, as 71 percent of SMEs in Vietnam said they have adapted to new methods to introduce their products and services to customers since the pandemic broke out, such as setting up e-commerce channels and in delivery. … [Read more...] about Visa supports online firms amid COVID-19 pandemic

People working in customer contact positions should wear masks properly, limit handshakes and keep a distance of about one metre when in contact with customers. People should not enter service areas if they show signs of fever or cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue or are in home quarantine following the request of health authorities. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21

While 68% of training institutions in the country reported feeling well-equipped for 4IR, this was a lower rate than Cambodia who recorded 73%, the Philippines with 81%, and Indonesia at 95%. In addition, there is also a mismatch in perceptions between training institutions and employers in terms of the readiness of graduates to work. Only 4% of domestic training institutions reported using online training platforms, while 18% reported using augmented reality and virtual reality tools for training purposes. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21

In December 2020, the country's exports and imports grew 17.8 per cent and 23.1 per cent, respectively, recording the highest growth rates since the outbreak of the coronavirus. The country's trade balance reached $279.6 million, continuing an eight-month streak of surpluses and ending the year with a record total of $19.3 billion. … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year