(VOVWORLD) - The US government last week held direct talks with the Taliban, which has ruled Afghanistan since August. The talks in Doha, Qatar, were the latest and most remarkable move in an effort to pressure the Taliban to honor its commitments to end violence, promote reconciliation, respect human rights.

(VOVWORLD) - Binh Thuan dragon fruit has received the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certificate of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries more than three years after applying. After Luc Ngan litchi, Binh Thuan dragon fruit is the second geographical indication of Vietnam protected in Japan.

(VOVWORLD) - Delegates at the recent Party Central Committee meeting agreed to strengthen Party building and rectification and expand the work beyond the Party to the whole political system. The Party is determined to prevent and combat degradation of political ideology, morality, and lifestyle, as well as corruption and negative manifestations.

(VOVWORLD) - Typhoon Lionrock has landed in provinces from Hai Phong to Nam Dinh and weakened into a tropical low pressure. After Lionrock, another typhoon named Kompasu is approaching the East Sea. These storms are causing heavy rains in the northern and north-central regions. The Prime Minister has sent an urgent telegraph asking localities to brace for the storms.

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has reiterated his resolve to expand the scope of Party building and rectification to wipe out individualism and build a cleaner, stronger Party and political system. At Thursday’s closing session of the three-and-a-half-day 4th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, Party leader Trong said the plenum renewed the determination to strengthen Party building and rectification in line with the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi has changed its “Zero Covid-19” policy to one of safely and flexibly adapting to and effectively containing the pandemic to restore production and develop the economy. The capital city is taking steps to gradually reopen.

(VOVWORLD) - The socio-economic situation this year and next year is high on the agenda of the ongoing meeting of the Party Central Committee. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s speech at the meeting delivered a strong message about Vietnam’s determination to stay safe in the pandemic, ensure livelihoods and health of the people, and recover and develop the economy in the remaining months of this year and next year. Mr. Trong’s speech has received strong support from the public.

(VOVWORLD) - The government has issued a resolution on using the Unemployment Insurance Fund to support employees and employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution intends to help people overcome difficulties, stabilize their lives, adapt to the new normal, and maintain their production.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has adjusted its COVID-19 strategy, giving thorough consideration to the current pandemic situation. It has shifted its goal from no coronavirus to safe co-existence with COVID-19 to revive the economy.

(VOVWORLD) - A number of mobile apps to manage health declarations, QR codes, and proof of vaccination have been introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Information and Communications to create a single COVID-app for greater convenience.