SURVEY REPORT - THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19)
Recently, Vietnam has been experiencing the complicated spread of COVID-19 Pandemic that affected seriously to the general economy, particular in the manufacturing, and trading of enterprises. TBA did a survey “The Business Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19)” which was co-hosted by other chambers and it was done by foreign companies in Vietnam. The result shows some highlights in the survey.
STEERING COMMITTEE: SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULD BE EXTENDED IN HIGH-RISK LOCALITIES
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 15 agreed to propose Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc extend the current social distancing rule for at least one more week in localities with high risks.
HKBAV DONATES US$2500 TO Vietnam Young physicians Association (VYPA) FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT DURING COVID-19 FIGHT
In response to Vietnam government's efforts against COVID-19, HKBAV has pledged US$2500 to purchase 200 protective suits and 285 N95 masks to support Vietnam frontline healthcare workers who are tirelessly fighting to save lives and keep our community safe.
VIETNAMESE CARRIERS NOT ALLOWED TO RESUME TICKET SALES YET
The four carriers – Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways – were asked to submit their flight permit requests for the April 16-30 period Tuesday to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam for consideration.
HO CHI MINH CITY AND HANOI FACING LARGE-SCALE DISRUPTION IN OFFICE FOR LEASE
Ho Chi Minh City is predicted to experience a period of difficulty during the COVID-19, while Hanoi will face accelerated pressure on rents but will remain stable.
HÀ NỘI OFFICE MARKET HAS GOOD PERFORMANCE IN Q1: CBRE
The Hà Nội office market fared relatively well in the first quarter this year despite the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, according to CBRE Việt Nam.
DELOITTE: TAX & CUSTOMS ALERT
In the context of the covid-19 pandemic, the Government first ever issued Directive No. 11/CT-TTg on 04 March 2020 ("Directive No. 11") to direct Ministries and agencies to urgently research, asses and propose solutions to support enterprises in dealing with the pandemic, especially tax solution.
GARMENT, FOOTWEAR HARD HIT BY PANDEMIC
Right from the middle of the first quarter of 2020, a lot of major importers postponed and canceled orders, causing most domestic exporters to moderate production or even temporarily halt production.
