(VOVWORLD) - The Government has issued Resolution 68 on an aid package worth 1.1 billion USD to help employees and employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. So far 13 million people have received more than 260 million USD from the package.

(VOVWORLD) - The August Revolution and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945 was a turning point in the destiny of Vietnam and its people. The success of the August Revolution clearly revealed the Communist Party of Vietnam’s role in mapping a path to national liberation, rallying the strength of the people, and carrying out a successful strategy for winning victory after victory. Its lessons are still relevant to Vietnam’s current national construction, development, and defense.

(VOVWORLD) - At the government’s first meeting of its 2021-2026 tenure, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reiterated a determination to build an innovative, action-oriented, and effective Government in service of the people. Before the meeting, when the new government was established, all cabinet members showed their collective resolve to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and boost economic development.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has sent its micro satellite NanoDragon to Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to launch into space. NanoDragon was developed by the Vietnam National Space Center under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology as part of the “Nano-class satellite development, launch and trial operation” project.

(VOVWORLD) - After a series of quick developments, the Taliban on Sunday declared the war in Afghanistan over and has taken full control of the country. The Afghan President accepted defeat and fled the country. Nearly two decades after US-led forces toppled its regime, the Taliban has taken over the country again, opening a new page in Afghanistan.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with scientists and technology companies on technology transfer, research, and production of COVID-19 vaccines. He underlined that Vietnam’s top priority is to produce a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Vietnam hopes to produce its first homegrown vaccine by September.

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt all economic sectors and aspects of life. But individual businesses have been the most damaged by the pandemic. The government, and localities are doing their utmost to help affected businesses overcome current hardships.

(VOVWORLD) - Delta variant is a shared challenge of the world and most Southeast Asian countries. In addition to imported or sponsored vaccines, Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam are addressing the vaccination problem by speeding up domestic research and development of vaccines.

(VOVWORLD) - The Taliban have captured Afghanistan's second and third biggest cities, fuelling fears the US-backed government could fall to the insurgents as international forces complete their withdrawal after 20 years of war. With the capture of Kandahar in the south and Herat in the west, it appears the Taliban will eventually capture the capital, Kabul, and take complete control of the country.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is accelerating vaccination nationwide to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 as soon as possible. In border provinces, COVID-19 vaccines are being administered to border guards and locals.