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Vietnam-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane Now Open, No Quarantine Needed For Travellers

All about the Vietnam-Singapore VTL that opens on 16th March 2022, how to apply, and where to book your flight to the Lion City.

Starting from 14th October, Hanoi residents can dine in at restaurants and cafes. Public transport, museums, and parks also reopen.

Recently, Ho Chi Minh City leader Nguyễn Văn Nên announced plans to pursue a gradual transition into the new normal. Here's what it may mean.

As this family lost their jobs to Covid-19, they tried to cycle 1,300km home. 300km into their journey, donors helped them buy train tickets.

7 days into the highest level of restrictions, Saigon has reported a decline in the number of Covid-19 cases in the community.

A man allegedly self-recovers after contracting COVID-19. He is suspected as the infection source for several others in his area.

From donating groceries to offering homes to students, many citizens are supporting each other through the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 29th May, a photo showing a Saigon doctor having his head shaved before heading to a COVID-19 outbreak epicenter went viral.

A dog in Vietnam was spotted wearing a face mask and shades - resembling a thug life meme in real life.

Saigon is raising its COVID-19 alerts to the highest level, while Phu Quoc is offering cash to citizens who report illegal returnees.