(VOVWORLD) - Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long has requested Hanoi authorities to consider the establishment of a special hospital to treat COVID-19 patients, given the rapid spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Health confirmed one new community case of COVID-19 in Hai Duong province on Tuesday morning, bringing the overall number of infections in Vietnam to 1,851, including 914 locally infected cases.

(VOVWORLD) - 31 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Vietnam on Monday evening, bringing the national count to 1,850.

(VOVWORLD) - As a regional neighbor and an ASEAN member, Vietnam is closely watching developments in Myanmar and hopes that the country will soon stabilize the situation for national development and for peace, stability, and cooperation in the region and continue to contribute to the building of the ASEAN Community.

(VOVWORLD) - Myanmar’s state-run Radio and Television (MRTV) announced a year-long state of emergency on Monday after Myanmar’s government leaders were arrested by the military earlier the same day, according to Xinhua.

(VOVWORLD) -The European Union's (EU) top health officials discussed with drug giants on Sunday rapid development and production of vaccines against the new variants of coronavirus.

(VOVWORLD) - China’s Xinhua news agency has reviewed Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress, which concluded on Monday, highlighting the re-election of Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong as Party General Secretary.

(VOVWORLD) - Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong said the 13th National Party Congress, which wrapped up on Monday, was a big success and inspired Vietnam to advance to a new level of development.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese are the most optimistic in Southeast Asia about their future amid the economic and social challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, VnExpress quoted a survey.

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition in Hue city on Sunday displayed documents and artifacts associated with Emperor Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty.