Foreign media have run several articles highlighting Vietnam’s economic success given a struggling world plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Last year saw Vietnam's export turnover to Israel reach roughly US$700 million and imports hit estimated US$850 million, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Middle East nation.

VOV.VN - ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi has hailed the nation’s leadership and persistence in leading the bloc in developing the ASEAN Community, especially in terms of promoting joint efforts to cope with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

VOV.VN - The US has outlined its support for a strong, independent, and prosperous Vietnam that is capable of playing an increasingly important role throughout the region, thereby contributing to peace, stability, co-operation, and development, both in Asia and globally.

The Indonesia-Vietnam Friendship Association will work harder to promote cooperation between the two countries in various areas, from culture, arts, education and sports to investment, production and business, an online meeting in Jakarta on January 15 heard.

The recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will create opportunities for Vietnam’s agricultural products to extend their reach in the region and the world, experts have said.

VOV.VN - Economic experts forecast that there are two scenarios ahead for the nation’s economic growth in the year ahead, with economic growth of 5.98% expected in the first scenario and estimated growth of 6.46% in the second scenario.

VOV.VN - As a responsible member state of the international community the nation is ready to co-operate with other countries in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

VOV.VN - The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) presented personal protective equipment aimed at helping elderly people combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the Social Protection Department under the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs on January 14 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Delegates attending the 13th National Party Congress will have two samples taken as part of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing which will run from January 18 to January 23 in Hanoi.