(VOVWORLD) - Elderly people are at high risk of COVID-19 infection and are more likely to become seriously ill or even die if they are infected. The Vietnamese government has paid special attention to protecting the elderly during this pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis’s visit to the US this week is paving the way for the two strategic allies to sign a trade agreement next month. The trip, aimed at realizing the agreements reached at the US-EU summit in June, shows goodwill in resetting the transatlantic relationship.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is containing the 4th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which has ravaged all aspects of life. Under the resolute leadership of the Party and government and with the engagement of the whole political system based on the people’s strength, Vietnam is getting the pandemic under control, mitigating its impact, and resuming normal socio-economic activities.

(VOVWORLD) - Many workers have been laid off and many have had to take part-time jobs due to the pandemic. The government and businesses are now restructuring the labor force to adapt to the new pandemic situation.

(VOVWORLD) - A month and a half after the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan continues to face security and humanitarian challenges. The international community has launched efforts to help ease Afghanistan’s difficulties.

(VOVWORLD) - Children in many parts of Vietnam are not allowed to go out of their house because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The necessity of studying online has stressed them and threatened their physical and mental health.

(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged logistics businesses, with delays and transportation costs increasing 300-500%. Better logistics technology is needed to restore the goods supply chain.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government has adjusted its policies to promptly adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The government has changed its goal from achieving “zero COVID” to safely, flexibly adapting and effectively containing the pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - An art program promoting the spirit of unity and consensus among the people to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic was held virtually on Sunday and connected to many locations across the country. The event was jointly organized by the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) and the Trinh Cong Son Fund.

(VOVWORLD) - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation have concluded an official visit to Cuba followed by attendance at the UN General Assembly’s 76th session. The trip has opened a new era for Vietnam-Cuba ties based on mutual trust, solidarity, and brotherhood. Vietnam’s participation in the UN General Assembly’s discussions demonstrated dynamism and responsibility.