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Vietnam to join International Army Games for the third time

12:24 | 05/07/2020

The Vietnamese Defence Ministry has just annouced the plan to send seven teams to compete in six categories at the International Army Games 2020 in Russia.

Vietnam takes on Chairmanship of ASEAN Committee in Switzerland

10:14 | 05/07/2020

The Vietnamese Ambassador to Switzerland Le Linh Lan received the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Bern (ACB) during an online meeting held in Bern on July 2, the first event of the committee since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Switzerland.

Covid-19 Updates in Vietnam (July 5): 80th day without new COVID-19 case in community

08:56 | 05/07/2020

Vietnam entered the 80th day in a row without new COVID-19 cases reported in the community, stated by the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Insights from Indian journalist on the success of Vietnam in the fight against COVID-19

14:21 | 04/07/2020

A recent article in The Times of India explained the reasons why Vietnam can manage both the COVID-19 and the economy during the pandemic.

Vietnam aviation industry recovering ater COVID 19

11:38 | 04/07/2020

After a long period of “hibernation” due to the Covid-19 epidemic, with great internal effort and the practical support of the Government and their partners, domestic airlines have recovered impressively and expanded their markets. Vietnam aviation industry is now ready and willing to reopen international routes as permitted.

Vietnam's e-passports has yet to be issued

15:41 | 03/07/2020

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security postponed e-passport issuance due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, Vnexpress reported.

Deputy FM: Vietnam fulfills mission as UNSC non-permanent member in H1

12:29 | 03/07/2020

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam has well performed tasks in the capacity as a non permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) thus creating an international environment conducive to the country development and integration as well as bolstering bilateral ties with countries

US report on human trafficking contains subjective info about Vietnam

07:41 | 03/07/2020

A Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson affirmed on July 2 that the US Department of State’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report does not reflect objectively and accurately the situation as well as anti-trafficking efforts in Vietnam.

Vietnam's high priority on Covid-19 preventive measures put as reopening international routes

07:39 | 03/07/2020

Vietnam will consider resuming flights with some countries but Covid-19 preventive measures are the top priority, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

Ho Chi Minh City to welcome 3,000 foreigners

07:35 | 03/07/2020

About 3,000 employees including experts, senior personnel, investors, managers, engineers are licensed to enter Ho Chi Minh City to help businesses recover production.

FM spokesperson: Vietnam hopes situation in Hong Kong stabilized soon

07:27 | 03/07/2020

Vietnam has followed with keen interest the situation in Hong Kong recently, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters at a regular press briefing in Hanoi, reported VOV.

Vietnam opposes Chinese military drills in its territorial waters in the East Sea

07:23 | 03/07/2020

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on June 2 voices Vietnam's strong opposition to Chinese military drills in Vietnam's territorial waters in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea).

ASEAN'S defence-security collaboration to be prioritised

17:13 | 02/07/2020

Collaboration in defence and security between ASEAN countries has been prioritised in order to fight against COVID-19 and to prepare for the 17th ARF Security Policy Conference (ASPC) taking place on July 8th.

WB finances higher education and urban development projects in Vietnam

17:04 | 02/07/2020

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved to finance for two projects worth a total of US$422 million to help build a climate-resilient city in the Mekong Delta and enhance the quality of Vietnam’s three national universities.

Vietnam, US intensify exchange of experience in peacekeeping activities

14:42 | 02/07/2020

Following the phone talks with partners to continue implementing activities for the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 and the non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council in the 2020-2021 term hosted by the Defence Ministry, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of Defence, on July 1 held phone talks with David F. Helvey, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense of the US.

Human life is the highest value of human rights

11:47 | 02/07/2020

The Party and the State of Vietnam have been doing their best in order to protect its citizens in the fight against of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam prepares to put indigenous Covid-19 vaccine on human trial

15:28 | 01/07/2020

The Company for Vaccine and Biological Production (VABIOTECH) under the Ministry of Health had two trial injection phases on lab mice, that produced good results and the facility is planning to conduct a trial of the Covid-19 vaccine on human.

Vietnam pledges to ensure human rights amid global pandemic

14:52 | 01/07/2020

Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva, reaffirmed Vietnam's unwavering commitment to promoting human rights and highlighted the country’s effective and timely measures taken to combat COVID-19 pandemic

British pilot makes a full motor recovery

13:19 | 01/07/2020

Stephen Cameron, known as Patient 91 in Vietnam has fully recovered his motor ability after over three months of treatment for COVID-19.

Vietnam extends temporary stay permits for foreigners as Covid-19 continues

13:11 | 01/07/2020

Foreigners who entered Vietnam as of March 1 but still stuck due to Covid-19 pandemic's travel restrictions can have theirs temporary stay permits extended one more month until July 31.