Universalization of vaccine needed for COVID-19 combat in new normal: Vietnamese diplomat
NDO/VNA - Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has emphasized pandemic control measures, including universalization of vaccine to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic in the new normal and ensure social security to maintain socio-political stability.
Quang Binh assists COVID-19 fight in Laos
NDO/VNA – The People's Committee of the central Quang Binh province on October 8 held a meeting with a local working delegation which will set off for Laos’ Khammouane province to aid its COVID-19 prevention and control on October 11.
Ho Chi Minh City launches app connecting philanthropists with needy people
NDO/VNA – Ho Chi Minh City's welfare centre on October 9 launched its app that facilitates philanthropists' assistance for needy people.
Vietnam records 4,513 COVID-19 infections on October 9
NDO/VNA – Vietnam recorded 4,513 new cases of COVID-19 on October 9, a drop of 293 cases compared to the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam and Switzerland: Half a century of fruitful cooperation
NDO - October 11, 2021, marks an important milestone in Vietnam-Switzerland relations when the two countries celebrate their 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations. In over half a century with the ups and downs of history, the friendship and cooperation between the two countries has
Deputy PM meets voters in Ba Ria-Vung Tau
NDO/VNA – A delegation of National Assembly deputies from the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau led by permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh met local voters online on October 8, ahead of the second session of the 15th legislature.
Vietnam assists Lao Defence Ministry with medical supplies
NDO/VNA – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien received Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang in Hanoi on October 8.
Religious volunteers join health workers in COVID-19 fight
NDO/VNA – The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the city Party Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission and municipal Religious Affairs Committee on October 8 held a send-off ceremony for 50 volunteers who are Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers to join frontline
Overseas Vietnamese donate over VND3 billion to COVID-19 fight
NDO – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, on behalf of the Vietnamese community abroad, handed over more than VND3 billion (US$131,700) to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) on October 8 to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccine fund.
Uruguay wishes to promote FTA with Vietnam: Ambassador
NDO/VNA – There remains room for Uruguay and Vietnam to enhance trade exchanges, Ambassador of Uruguay Raul Juan Pollak Giampietro has said.
Tropical depression strengthens to become tropical storm Lionrock
NDO - A tropical depression has strengthened into a tropical storm named Lionrock, becoming the seventh storm in Vietnam this year, expected to bring heavy rains over the coming days.
Vietnam aims for safe treatment of 100 percent solid waste in 2050
NDO/VNA – The Vietnamese Government has set a goal to raise the rate of solid waste collected and safely treated to 100 percent in 2050 as part of the freshly approved national strategy on green growth for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050.
