National Assembly's 2nd plenary session to open on October 20
NDO/VNA – The second plenary session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) will open at the NA House in Hanoi on October 20.
Collectives and individuals awarded for effective communication on general elections
NDO - The National Assembly Office held a ceremony on October 18 to honour collectives and individuals who made significant contributions to the organisation of communication campaign for the election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026
Exparts Show Resilience and Optimism for the Future Globally
The key reason driving optimism is their hope to live ‘normally’ again (75%), but six in ten (61%) are also feeling positive because of the quality of life they will be able to enjoy.
Vietnam-Switzerland cultural festival marks 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
NDO/VNA – A Vietnam – Switzerland cultural festival took place on October 16 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (1971 – 2021), and enhance people-to-people exchange and cultural and economic cooperation.
Vietnam Airlines to resume Hanoi-Can Tho air route from October 18
NDO/VNA - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has officially restored its regular route between Hanoi and Can Tho in a pilot period from October 18 to 20.
Vietnam proposes Pfizer cooperate in production of COVID-19 treatment drugs
NDO/VNA - Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc has proposed Pfizer, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, cooperate with Vietnam in the production of COVID-19 treatment drugs to have an effective and safe vaccine for children.
Remains of US servicemen repatriated
NDO/VNA - The Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) on October 17 handed over remains of US servicemen missing in action during the war in Vietnam to the US.
Hanoi hospital to resume normal operations from October 18
NDO/VNA - The Vietnam-Germany Friendship Hospital in Hanoi is allowed to resume providing medical examination and treatment in a new normal from 0am on October 18, according to a dispatch by the Ministry of Health.
National target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority areas approved
NDO/VNA - A new national programme aims to improve the lives and livelihoods of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.
COVID-19: 3,221 cases added to national count
NDO/VNA - Vietnam on October 16 reported 3,221 new infections of COVID-19, including 10 imported cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
Party official meets newly-accredited ambassadors
NDO/VNA - Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Organising Commission Truong Thi Mai on October 16 met newly-accredited ambassadors and consul generals before they take office.
UNDP project supports climate change adaption in central Vietnam
NDO - The UNDP in Vietnam has launched a US$30 million project on climate change adaptation in the five Vietnamese provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.
