Tag: COVID-19 pandemic.
Aquatic product exports drop strongly in first half of August
Aquatic exports in the first half of August were strongly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching only US$263.8 million, down 41% compared to the second half of July and 30.1% from the same period in 2020.
Vietnamese firms yet to fully optimise ASEAN markets: experts
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, trade revenue between Vietnam and other ASEAN countries has still been on the rise, but much still needs to be done to fully capitalise on these neighbouring markets.
Vietnam, Middle East seek new approaches in investment cooperation
A webinar themed “Fostering investment cooperation between Vietnam and the Middle East: potential, opportunities and new approaches” was held in Hanoi on August 26.
Capital cities of Vietnam, Laos foster multi-faceted cooperation
Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung hosted a reception for Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang on August 26.
Vietnam to push back COVID-19 pandemic soon: Lao Ambassador
Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang has highly valued Vietnam's giving the top priority to protecting people’s health and lives, expressing his hope that the country will stamp out the COVID-19 pandemic soon.
Vietnamese players train in Spain ahead of world Futsal tourney
VOV.VN - The national futsal team of Vietnam arrived in Spain on August 25 to take part in a training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup to be held in Lithuania in September.
Daily count passes 12,000 mark, 335 COVID-19 fatalities recorded
VOV.VN - COVID-19 infection tally rose to 381,363 following an additional 12,096 positive cases being detected nationwide, with Ho Chi Minh City and its neighbour Binh Duong reporting the highest number of infections at 5,294 and 4,129, respectively, said the Ministry of Health on August 25.
Prices of export rice fall to lowest figure in two years
VOV.VN - After witnessing a sharp rise during the beginning of the year, the export price of rice has continuously dropped in recent times.
Technology project helps connect doctors with COVID-19 patients
The Help Me! project, a member of the National Technology Centre for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, has been recently launched, connecting many IT engineers and over 150 volunteers in Vietnam and around the world to support Vietnamese people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Lao legislator hails Vietnam’s proposals at AIPA-42
VOV.VN - Chairman of the Lao National Assembly (NA) Saysomphone Phomvihane has applauded contributions as well as constructive initiatives and proposals of the Vietnamese NA at the 42nd ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly held virtually from August 23-25.
