(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc insists that precautions against the coronavirus be strictly observed to prevent transmission, particularly in schools, hospitals, and big cities.

(VOVWORLD) - One imported case of COVID-19 was confirmed Thursday morning, raising the national infection count to 1,145, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

(VOVWORLD) - Heavy rain and flooding in recent days have caused heavy losses of life and property in central Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - Traditional costumes of the ten ASEAN countries are being showcased in Hanoi to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the ASEAN Community and Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam appreciates the role of the UN, a centre for coordinating countries’ joint actions and international efforts to ensure peace and promote sustainable development, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said at the ASEAN-UN Ministerial Meeting on Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - China will prioritize providing COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries in Africa and Southeast Asia when they are available, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - Britain will withdraw from EU military missions by the end of this year, EU officials said Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - Ten of NATO’s 30 members will spend at least 2% of their GDP on their militaries this year, NATO said Wednesday.

(VOVWORLD) - Authorities in Dak Lak Province are considering calling a halt to the famous elephant-back tours following accidents and animal protection concerns.

(VOVWORLD) - Close to 340 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from more than 30 countries across Europe, America and Africa on early this week as part of joint efforts by relevant Vietnamese agencies and local authorities.