More than 40 million people nationwide had held COVID-19 vaccine passports as of July 20, according the Ministry of Health’s Electronic Health Administration.

Secretary of the Party Committee of Da Nang Nguyen Van Quang on July 20 had a meeting with newly-appointed Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Raya Ratnam who expressed hope that the central city and Singapore will continue to promote strong partnership in all fields.

Vietnam always gives the highest priority to consolidating and enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, including the traditonal cooperative ties between their legislatures.

VOV.VN - An exhibition showcasing a range of handicrafts and furniture products opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 19 , drawing the participation of more than 32 local enterprises.

VOV.VN - Saigontourist, a leading tour operator in Vietnam, received its first 30 international visitors travelling to Ho Chi Minh City by river on July 18 following two years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Inoculation sites across the capital have seen double the number of local residents receiving their second booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

VOV.VN - The upcoming fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Indonesia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) is anticipated to further consolidate and create strong momentum to push the bilateral strategic partnership to new heights in line with the long-term interests of both sides.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang welcomed an Indian delegation of up to 420 people on July 17, representing the largest number of international tourists since the COVID-19 pandemic was brought under control, according to information from local authorities.

VOV.VN - With the number of online shoppers nationwide exceeding 51 million, Vietnamese people are currently ranked second in terms of online shopping in Southeast Asia.

Although the 2020-2022 period was a tough time for both State-owned and private enterprises due to macro-economic fluctuations after the COVID-19 pandemic, it provided a good chance for businesses that managed to exist and make breakthrough growth, according to a report by Vietnam Report JSC.