Minister of Public Security General To Lam suggested the Government apply measures to prevent people illegally returning to Vietnam given the complex development of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While 2020 has been a successful year for Vietnamese rice exports, more must be done to accelerate the development of the national rice brand, experts have said.

VOV.VN - Japanese businesses consider Vietnam as an attractive investment destination following the Southeast Asian nation’s success in COVID-19 control, ambassador Yamada Takio told a conference in Hanoi on Dec. 21.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the United Nations, opened an international conference on women, peace and security themed “Strengthening women’s role in building and sustaining peace: from commitments to results” on December 7.

VOV.VN - The number of international travelers to the nation this year is anticipated to fall by over 80%, while the figure for domestic tourists will witness a 45% fall, resulting in estimated losses of US$23 billion.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Conference for Young Scientists 2020 got underway via video conference from November 24 to November 26 under the chair of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.

The effective handling by the Vietnamese Government of the COVID-19 crisis has created a very big opportunity for local suppliers to attract more businesses and investment from other countries, thus entering the global supply chain, according to an ILO expert.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a proposal on organising a national conference on tourism submitted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province.

VOV.VN - As a high-quality cocoa producer Vietnam is capable of creating some the best types of chocolate in the world, according to Gricha Safarian, general manager of Puratos Grand-Place, speaking at the Vietnam Cocoa Conference on November 18.

VOV.VN - The 12th South China Sea International Conference is expected to contribute additional ideas and new initiatives as a means of promoting dialogue and co-operation in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.