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COVID-19 Updates (Nov. 24): Asia Times highlights VN’s economic growth despite COVID

Deputy PM and FM held phone talks with Angolan Foreign Minister

Vietnam takes unprecedented actions at ASEAN 2020

Assuming the chairmanship of ASEAN in 2020 in a challenging and difficult context, Vietnam has successfully completed its task, confidently entering the sixth decade with ASEAN.

NA Vice Chairwoman joins Son La people in great national solidarity festival

November 23, 2020 | 15:40

Politburo member and National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong shared in celebrating the great national solidarity festival with residents in Muong Lum Commune, Yen Chau District, in the northern mountainous province of Son La, on November 22.

Trade cooperation at centre and main driver of Vietnam - US ties

November 23, 2020 | 07:42

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed Vietnam regards trade cooperation the centre and main driver of the bilateral ties while meeting with US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien in Hanoi on November 21.

Vietnam-US defence ties positively contributed to bilateral comprehensive partnership

November 22, 2020 | 22:58

Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich and US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien shared the view that the defence ties between Vietnam and the US have developed in line with agreements reached by high-ranking leaders and defence ministries of the two countries.

People and businesses should be placed at centre of economic development

November 21, 2020 | 16:36

People and businesses should be placed at the centre of economic development and connectivity, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said while addressing the 27th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 20.

COVID-19 Updates (November 21): One new imported COVID-19 case confirmed

November 21, 2020 | 09:22

Vietnam confirmed one new imported COVID-19 case in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 1,305.

COVID-19 Updates (November 20): Four imported cases, 19 patients given all-clear

November 20, 2020 | 08:19

Four imported cases of COVID-19 were reported during 24 hours from November 19 to November 20, raising the national count to 1,304.

Maintaining Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) peace, stability a must, FM spokesperson

November 20, 2020 | 07:08

Maintaining peace and stability in the Bien Dong Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) is of primary concern for ASEAN and its partners at recent summits in Hanoi, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

COVID-19 Updates (Nov 19): Miss Vietnam candidates brought rice ATM to workers affected by COVID-19

November 19, 2020 | 09:29

The group of Miss Vietnam contestants implemented a large project supporting more than 500 workers in difficulty in Bac Ninh.

Solidarity creates power for Vietnamese nation: Top leader

November 19, 2020 | 08:00

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong stressed that solidarity has created the power of the Vietnamese people, while addressing a grand ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) in Hanoi on November 18.

Vietnam supports UN Security Council reform

November 19, 2020 | 07:48

Head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations expressed support for more members in the permanent and non‑permanent categories, together with equitable geographical representation, especially for the underrepresented, unrepresented and developing countries.

National election slated for May 23, 2021

November 18, 2020 | 13:50

The national election will be held on May 23, 2021, which falls on Sunday, as agreed by legislators during the 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly that concluded on November 17.

COVID-19 Updates (November 18): 5 fresh imported cases, raising total tally to 1.288

November 18, 2020 | 09:13

On the morning of November 18, Vietnam records 5 more imported cases and no infection in the community said the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Top legislator expresses gratitude to teachers and educational managers

November 18, 2020 | 07:58

On the occasion of the 38th anniversary of Vietnam Teachers’ Day (20/11/1982- 20/11/2020), Chairwoman of National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a meeting in Hanoi on November 16 for NA deputies who are teachers, former teachers, and educational managers.

COVID-19 Updates (November 17): Two imported COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours

November 17, 2020 | 09:02

Two returnees from Japan and the US are the latest COVID-19 patients in Vietnam on Monday evening.

PM meets sponsors of 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

November 16, 2020 | 10:37

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for sponsors of the 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Hanoi on November 15, during which he appreciated the important contributions of sponsors to the success of the events.

COVID-19 Updates (November 16):Hanoian suspected re-infecting with Covid-19 reported negative

November 16, 2020 | 09:33

Vietnam has gone through 75 days with no new community infection of COVID-19. However, the country reported 16 new imported COVID-19 cases on November 15 evening, including 15 Vietnamese and one Russian citizen, who were quarantined upon their arrival.

Australia, New Zealand pledge USD 669 million to ASEAN’s COVID-19 response efforts

November 16, 2020 | 07:21

Australia and New Zealand have pledged over USD 669 million to ASEAN for COVID-19, disease response, economic cooperation and other initiatives, two online ASEAN summits heard on November 14.

37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits successfully wrap up

November 16, 2020 | 07:13

The closing ceremony of the 37th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits took place on November 15 afternoon via teleconference.

World’s largest free trade agreement, covering 2.2 billion people signed by 15 countries

November 16, 2020 | 07:11

The signing of the agreement will form the world’s largest free trade agreement, covering 2.2 billion people, or 30 percent of the world population, with combined gross domestic product (GDP) of about 26.2 trillion USD or about 30 percent of global GDP and nearly 30 percent of the world trade.

Further bolstering coordination between Mekong-RoK cooperation and ASEAN

November 14, 2020 | 08:18

Leaders of Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea (RoK) underlined the necessity of further bolstering coordination between Mekong-RoK cooperation and ASEAN, along with other Mekong cooperation mechanisms.

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