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Vietnam News Today (May 10): US Consideration of Market Economy's Status For Vietnam Hailed
Vietnam News Today (May 10): US consideration of market economy's status for Vietnam hailed; Vietnam pays attention to BRICS membership expansion: spokewoman; Vietnam defends human rights records, freedom of religion and press; Westlife to wow Vietnamese audiences this June.
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Alibaba to Build a Data Center in Vietnam
Alibaba projects to build a data center in Vietnam to keep up with demand in one of Asia's fastest growing economies.
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Vietnam, Australia Enhance Cooperation in Preventing Smuggling, Trade Fraud
Vietnam and Australia attach importance to optimizing trade facilitation with effective customs control to ensure national security and safety.
COVID-19 Updates (November 27): 10 imported cases, 13 patients cured
Ten new cases of COVID-19 were detected among those who returned from other countries and are being quarantined in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
COVID-19 Updates (Nov. 26): COVID improves VN's chance to join global supply chain, ILO expert
According to an ILO expert, the effective handling by the Vietnamese Government of the COVID-19 crisis has created a big opportunity for local suppliers to attract more businesses and investment from other countries, thus nurtures Vietnam's chance of entering the global supply chain.
Vietnam, Cambodia to convene Joint Committee meeting at an appropriate point of time
During the talks, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen via videoconference on November 24 argeeing to jointly convene the 18th meeting of the Vietnam-Cambodia joint committee at an appropriate point of time.
Illegal entrants feared to be imminent risk to COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been put under control in Vietnam, the country still runs a high risk of further community transmission due to the rising number of illegal entrants.
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.
COVID-19 Updates (Nov. 24): Asia Times highlights VN’s economic growth despite COVID
Vietnam will be one of the few nations worldwide to record positive economic growth in 2020 despite a global collapse in trade, travel and investment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article recently published by the English language news media publishing group Asia Times.
Deputy PM and FM held phone talks with Angolan Foreign Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on November 23 held phone talks with Angola's Minister of External Relations Téte António to discuss cooperation between Vietnam and Angola, and their coordination at multilateral forums.
NA Vice Chairwoman joins Son La people in great national solidarity festival
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
