Hanoi (VNA), Feb. 18 -- The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has announced a credit package worth 5 trillion VND (215 million USD) for its individual customers hurt by the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ).

The capital is prioritised for customers operating in the fields of agriculture, export and tourism.

Customers are able to take BIDV loans for production and trading of agricultural products such as dragon fruit, watermelon, jack fruit and banana as well as several aquatic products like tra, basa and cat fish.

The package also includes support for operators of restaurants and hotels, while aiding those with trade activities with China.

Under the package,...