Vietnam to suspend visa-free travel for Italians over coronavirus concerns
HANOI – Vietnam will temporarily suspend visa-free travel for Italians from Tuesday due to concerns about the coronavirus, the government said. “The government of Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa exemption for citizens…
UK should not allow Assange’s extradition on “political” charges, lawyer says
LONDON – Britain should not send Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges because a treaty between the two countries bans extradition for political offences, his lawyer…
Australia to close schools, cancel sports in event of coronavirus outbreak
SYDNEY – Australia will close schools and cancel sporting events in the event of an uncontained coronavirus outbreak, Minister for Health Greg Hunt says, as the government accelerates plans to…
Vietnam bars tourists from virus-hit parts of South Korea
HANOI/NHA TRANG – Vietnam has banned tourists from coronavirus-hit areas of South Korea, a blow to a tourism industry already reeling from a collapse in Chinese visitor numbers. The government said in…
All 16 of Vietnam’s coronavirus sufferers cured
HANOI – All 16 people in Vietnam infected with a new coronavirus have been cured, the health ministry said, adding that no new cases have been recorded since February 13.…
Australia spy chief warns of “unprecedented” foreign espionage threat
SYDNEY – Australia is under an “unprecedented” threat of foreign espionage and interference, one of the country’s most senior spy chiefs said in a rare speech, citing the case of…
Vietnam reports supply chain issues from virus, says may hit Samsung output
HANOI- Vietnam‘s manufacturing sector is suffering supply chain problems caused by the coronavirus epidemic, which may delay production of Samsung Electronics’ new phones, the Ministry of Industry and Trade told Reuters.…
Australia reopens the door to some Chinese students after coronavirus ban
MELBOURNE – The Australian government has said it will allow the return of some Chinese high school students who have been blocked from entering the country due coronavirus restrictions, reopening…
Vietnam police charge seven over Britain truck deaths
HANOI – Police in Vietnam have charged seven people in connection with the deaths of 39 migrants whose bodies were discovered in the back of a truck near London last…
Vietnam eases border trade restrictions with China to help virus-hit businesses
HANOI/LANG SON – Vietnam has eased restrictions on cross-border trade with China to prop up economic activities hit by the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said. China…
