(VOVWORLD) -The Indian Navy fleet of 670 officers and sailors docked at Nha Rong Port on Wednesday, starting a 3-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City. The visit aims to enhance cultural exchanges and defense cooperation as Vietnam and India are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year.

(VOVWORLD) -The Ministry of Health said Vietnam on Wednesday recorded 485 cases of COVID-19, a slight decrease compared to Tuesday.

(VOVWORLD) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said that ASEAN aims to resolve maritime disputes through peaceful means and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is key to achieving this goal.

(VOVWORLD) -As from December 1, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will have a National Competition Commission, according to a Government decree issued on Tuesday.

(VOVWORLD) -By the end of 2021, 70% of Vietnam’s population had been vaccinated with the full basic doses of COVID-19 vaccine, reaching the finish line 6 months ahead of the WHO recommended target. In March 2022, Vietnam became one of the 6 countries with the highest vaccine coverage rate in the world, according to data released at a meeting reviewing Vietnam’s vaccine diplomacy.

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State Don Farrell during their meeting on Wednesday that both countries should hold trade ministerial dialogue to promote bilateral trade, economic and investment ties on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next February.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for holistic approach to realize sustainable urban development targets with efficient and practical outcomes.

(VOVWORLD) -President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has supported the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s initiate to mobilize resources to ensure an enjoyable Tet, Lunar New Year festival, for the poor.

(VOVWORLD) - Chinese state media reports that Jiang Zemin, former head of the Chinese Party and State, died in Shanghai on Wednesday afternoon due to an illness.

(VOVWORLD) - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met with Governor-General David Hurley on Wednesday during his official visit to Australia.