(VOVWORLD) - The virtual summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will be one of the world’s major events along with news about COVID-19. Most observers say the summit is unlikely to create a breakthrough for the rather complicated Russian-American relations, but it’s a necessary step to keep their relations from getting worse.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with the Health Ministry on Sunday to accelerate the import, technological transfer, and production of COVID-19 vaccines and drugs. Mr. Chinh said Vietnam needs to push ahead with vaccination while raising people’s awareness of pandemic prevention.

(VOVWORLD) - Localities nationwide have worked out plans to recover and develop tourism focusing on domestic tourists and foreign travelers from countries where the pandemic is under control. Developing new tourist products, promoting local specialties, and offering incentives are among the measures being implemented.

(VOVWORLD) - Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane began an official visit to Vietnam on Monday at the invitation of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. The visit which will continue until Thursday evidences the close ties between the two countries, and the Lao Party, State and people’s respect for and political trust in Vietnam. The visit is expected to foster the traditional friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past two years, many businesses have been seriously hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a lot of difficulties, they have adopted prompt strategies to improve their resilience and grow sustainably.

(VOVWORLD) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc left Moscow for Vietnam on Thursday evening, ending his three-day official visit to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. Before visiting Russia, from November 25 to 29, President Phuc paid an official visit to Switzerland at the invitation of Swiss President Guy Parmelin. President Phuc conveyed a message of friendship and a desire to deepen bilateral relations with Switzerland and Russia.

(VOVWORLD) - Many cities and provinces have implemented programs to stimulate tourism during the last days of 2021. They are introducing a series of new tourism products to appeal to domestic and foreign tourists and organizing both online and offline cultural and tourism events.

(VOVWORLD) - Under the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, humans and human security are at the center of all activities. The Party Resolution affirms that ensuring human security is the aim and the motivation of socio-political stability, national development and prosperity, and people’s happiness.

(VOVWORLD) - The recent 13th South China Sea International Conference in Hanoi made public historical documents confirming that China has no sovereignty in the South China Sea, which is called the East Sea by Vietnam. The conference was an important venue for exchanging information, analyzing the roots of disputes in the East Sea, promoting dialogue, managing disagreements, and affirming international law toward the goal of peace and stability in the East Sea.

(VOVWORLD) - Bac Ninh province continues to be among Vietnam’s top 10 destinations for foreign investment thanks to its pro-business policies.