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Testing at a larger scale will enable the country to better assess the Covid-19 situation.

Domestic electronic production could be among industrial sectors that face major challenges in the coming quarters as major export markets are struggling with the pandemic.

The government bond market decreased by 3.9% quarter-on-quarter in local currency terms to US$49.2 billion at the end of December 2019.

FDI commitments in the January – March period totaled US$8.55 billion, down 20.9% year-on-year.

Vietnam's spokeswoman said all protective measures are based on the virus situation and with no discrimination against anyone.

Countries that are slow in implementing anti-virus measures, such as Japan and South Korea, have been hit much harder.

Taking tough measures for the safety of people has become the government's top priority.

Those entering Vietnam will be separated from existing employees and stay at different buildings from others to minimize transmission risk.