COVID-19 Updates (October 17): Australian news praised VN’s success over COVID-19
Theconversation.com reported that Europe could look to the success of countries like Vietnam as the continent is again in the grip of a COVID-19 resurgence.
Party General Secretary and State President hands over promotion decisions to defence officers
Deputy Minister of Defence Hoang Xuan Chien and Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Le Huy Vinh have been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant General to Senior Lieutenant General.
ASEAN welcomes initiatives and ideas contributing to regional peace, stability, prosperity
Speaking at the ministry’s regular press conference on October 15, spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Vietnam is readying organization plans to ensure the security and effectiveness of the 37th ASEAN summit.
Vietnam to order COVID-19 vaccines from Russia and UK
Vietnam has ordered batches of COVID-19 vaccines from several foreign partners, including Russia and the UK, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang confirmed Thursday afternoon.
COVID-19 Updates (October 16): Vietnam orders COVID-19 vaccines from Russia and UK
Vietnam has ordered COVID-19 vaccines from some partners, including in Russia and the UK, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang told a regular press conference on October 15.
Bodies of 13 rescue team members buried in landslide rubble retrieved
The bodies of all 13 members of a rescue team buried by landslide in Thua Thien Hue have been retrieved on Thursday afternoon.
COVID-19 Updates (October 15): VN’s COVID-19 control fuels economic growth, said expert
Vietnam’s containing of the COVID-19 pandemic allowed the quick reopening of local businesses, and the country is now expected to be the world’s fastest growing economy in 2020, said Ruchir Sharma, the chief global strategist at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
COVID-19 Updates (October 14): VN prepares to deal with worst COVID-19 possibility in winter
In the current period, it is necessary to set up plans to deal with even the worst situation of COVID-19 in the coming winter-spring season, Acting Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said.
Prime Minister addresses Central Public Security Party Organisation’s 7th Congress
Having absolute loyalty to the Party and close attachment to the people is the essence of and a source of strength for the People’s Public Security force to successfully fulfil its task of protecting the Party, the State and the people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
ASEM striving to achieve 'twin goals' of 'not leaving anyone and any women behind'
Nearly 130 delegates from 41 ASEM member countries and seven international and regional organisations have attended the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) High-level Dialogue on Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment amid the COVID-19 Pandemic which was an initiative proposed by Vietnam and was strongly supported by ASEM members.
COVID-19 Updates (October 13): Vietnamese join COVID-19 vaccine program in Russia
Eleven Vietnamese citizens working in Moscow, Russia have volunteered to join a Sputnik V vaccine programme to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top leader, Party General Secretary attends Hanoi Party Congress
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong attended and delivered a key speech at the 17th Party Congress of Hanoi which opened on October 12, calling for Hanoi to become a "peaceful, beautiful capital that is healthy physically and spiritually."
COVID-19 Updates (October 12)Vietnam, Japan to resume of short-term business trips
Vietnam has reached day 40th of no new community cases recorded, while the Governments of Vietnam and Japan are set to come to an agreement to allow businesspeople to resume traveling between the two countries for short work-related trips.
PM highlights significance of agriculture, farmers, rural areas
The Party and State define agriculture, farmers and rural areas as a significant part of the national industrialisation, modernisation as well as construction and defence, and an important motivation for socio-economic development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated.
COVID-19 Updates (October 11): No community infection, 2 fresh imported cases
Between 6 am October 10 and 6 am October 11, Vietnam has recorded 2 new imported COVID-19 cases and no cases in the community, said the National Steering Committee.
Vietnam reaffirms support for Mali's sovereignty and territorial integrity
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations, speaking also for Indonesia, reaffirmed their support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Mali, taking note of the recent appointments of the President and Prime Minister of the Transitional Government.
Hanoi streets brilliantly decorated to celebrate 1010th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi
Many streets in Hanoi have been brilliantly decorated with flags and banners to celebrate the 1010th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi, 66th anniversary of the Capital's Liberation Day (October 10) and the 17th Congress of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee.
COVID-19 Updates (October 10): Vietnam enters 38th day without community infection
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the past 12 hours, leaving the total at 1,105 as of 6am on October 10, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnam comes second within ASEAN on tackling inequality before COVID-19
Vietnam has come second within ASEAN, and ranking 77 out of 158 countries on the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII) index this year.
ASEAN appreciates Timor-Leste’ resolve to join bloc
The ASEAN Coordinating Council Working Group (ACCWG) on convened the 10th meeting in the form of a video format on October 8.
