TAIPEI — Apple will produce millions of its popular AirPods wireless earphones in Vietnam for the first time this quarter, sources familiar with the matter told Nikkei Asian Review, in a sign the company is accelerating its diversification of production out of China amid the coronavirus pandemic. Some 3 million […]
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Coronavirus latest: Vietnam lifts nationwide restrictions
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 3,679,499, according to the World Health Organization. The worldwide death toll has hit 254,199. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker […]
Coronavirus latest: Vietnam drops restrictions on transport users
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 3,595,662, according to the World Health Organization. The worldwide death toll has hit 247,652. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker […]
Vietnam goes online to celebrate 45 years since end of war
HO CHI MINH CITY — Vietnam has largely lifted a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus, but events will be drastically curtailed when the country celebrates Reunification Day on Thursday. The national holiday, held every year on April 30, will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the liberation of Saigon, also […]
Thailand and Malaysia keep guard up after Vietnam lifts lockdown
BANGKOK — Some Southeast Asian countries have begun cautious preparations for lifting coronavirus-related restrictions on activity as new cases decline, but they are reluctant to go as far as Vietnam in easing their guard. Vietnam ended social distancing measures Wednesday except in some districts of Hanoi. The government judged that […]
Vietnam power struggle enters critical stretch after virus victory
HANOI — Dressed in a white shirt with no tie and no face mask, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc looked confident and relieved when he addressed his cabinet last Wednesday. He had reason to be: It had been days since the country recorded even a single new coronavirus case. […]
Thailand and Malaysia hesitate to follow Vietnam out of lockdown
BANGKOK — Some Southeast Asian countries have begun cautious preparations for lifting coronavirus-related restrictions on activity as new cases decline, but they are reluctant to go as far as Vietnam in easing their guard. Vietnam ended social distancing measures Wednesday except in some districts of Hanoi. The government judged that […]
Vietnam leadership race starts with a coronavirus victory lap
HANOI — Dressed in a white shirt with no tie and no face mask, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc looked confident and relieved when he addressed his cabinet last Wednesday. He had reason to be: It had been days since the country recorded even a single new coronavirus case. […]
Vietnam Air restores key domestic route to 30% of normal
HANOI — Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has increased flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City by nearly a third as the country ends the lockdown put in place to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Vietnam Air will start to operate up to 13 flights per day between the capital and the […]
Coronavirus latest: Vietnam lockdown to be lifted in most areas
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 2,402,250, according to the World Health Organization. The worldwide death toll has hit 163,097. To see how the disease has spread, click this interactive virus […]