(VOVWORLD) - A US peace envoy brought a warning to the Taliban on Friday that any government that comes to power through force in Afghanistan won’t be recognized internationally.

(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday asked the Japanese Ambassador to propose to the Government and relevant agencies of Japan to continue supporting and ceding vaccines to Vietnam, and promote cooperation with Vietnam in production and technology transfer of vaccines and drugs to treat COVID-19 patients.

(VOVWORLD) - The 15th National Assembly’s Standing Committee will convene its second session in Hanoi next Tuesday and Wednesday, said the NA Office on Friday.

(VOVWORLD) - The Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control of Da Nang City on Saturday announced the suspension of all activities in the city for seven days, starting from 8:00 a.m. on Monday amid rising COVID-19 cases.

(VOVWORLD) - Among Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is the most stable partner of Russia in military technology and maritime, says Dr. Alexander Korolev, a senior Russian lecturer in politics and international relations.

(VOVWORLD) - Localities need to immediately deploy a hotline system and community health teams to each residential area to receive, supervise and provide on-site medical support for anyone suspected of contracting COVID-19 or suffering other health problems, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

(VOVWORLD) - On Friday, the Ministry of Health announced 9,180 new cases of COVID-19, down 503 cases from Thursday.

(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday signed a decision to establish a Government working group on vaccine diplomacy led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Friday in Hanoi received Bezdetko Gennady Stepanovich, who has just begun his mission as Russian Ambassador to Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh city will continue to apply social distancing under Directive 16 after August 15, said Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Phan Van Mai at a press briefing on COVID-19 prevention and control on Friday.