Hit hard by a resurgence of COVID-19 in the first quarter, the northern province of Quang Ninh nonetheless posted gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 9.02 percent, or double the national average, data shows.

VOV.VN - A 25-year-old Chinese national was detected to be positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus after entering the Huu Nghi Border Gate in the northern province of Lang Son on April 13, while seven other imported cases, all Vietnamese, were confirmed positive on April 17, according to the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - In the face of the global spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam's strategic partnership with Germany has shown strong growth across a range of fields, including politics, the economy, development co-operation, education, training, science and technology, along with security and defence.

VOV.VN- Maintaining and developing the time-honoured friendship and the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China is always one of the top priorities in Vietnam’s external policy.

Enhancing connectivity to overcome challenges will be the theme of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8, the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) said on April 16.

VOV.VN - Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita discussed bilateral cooperation and coordination at multilateral forums during their phone talks on April 16.

Travel firms and tourism experts have suggested making COVID-19 insurance compulsory for all inbound and outbound travellers as one of the key requirements to welcome foreigners back to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health on April 16 reported the detection of a further 14 fresh cases of COVID-19 imported into the nation, taking the national tally to 2,772.

VOV.VN - Approximately 9.1 million people aged 15 and over have been negatively affected by the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic during the first quarter of the year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - The final novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patient in the hotspot of Hai Duong province was released from hospital on April 16.