VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice export price reached its latest peak on January 3 at US$505 per tonne, representing a record high over the previous nine years, according to rice traders.

VOV.VN -The Ministry of Health has granted permission to the Nha Trang-based Institute of Vaccines and Biological Medical (IVAC) to carry out human clinical tests for Covivac, a locally-produced novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, on volunteers in January, two months ahead of schedule.

Professor Vladimir Mazyrin, leader of the Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies of the Far East Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, has described the results of economic development of Vietnam in 2020 as an extraordinary success.

The recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) presents both opportunities and challenges to Vietnamese businesses, making prompt action crucial to address existing weaknesses and capitalise on deal-generated advantages.

The northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to U NESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Ha Long Bay, welcomed morethan 140,000 tourist arrivals in the first two days of 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a long shadow and created uncertainty over the global economy. The signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), however, offers a beacon of hope, as it marks a victory for multilateralism and free trade regionally and globally.

VOV.VN -The Ministry of Health on January 3 reported the discovery of a further 12 imported COVID-19 cases, all Vietnamese, taking the overall number of infections in the country to 1,494.

VOV.VN - Although trade potential between the nation and Egypt has yet to be fully exploited, both sides are poised to strive to reach a sustainable trade turnover target of US$1 billion over the next three to five years providing there are thorough preparations in place for the long term.

The ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 has contributed to effectively implementing the Party’s foreign policy, raising Vietnam’s role and position and helping the country create a firm stance in ASEAN and the region.

VOV.VN - Economic experts believe that macroeconomic stability and growth results achieved amid difficulty circumstances during 2020 can serve as a strong foundation for economic growth in the year ahead.