The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc for urgent support for tourism businesses impacted by the second wave of COVID-19.

VOV.VN - Vietnam obtained a record trade surplus during the past eight months of the year despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many experts do not interpret it as a good sign of the economy.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has agreed to gradually open Vietnam’s skies to six international air routes as of September 15 after the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. Who are able to enter Vietnam, and what are requirements?

VOV.VN - Vietnam, as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), is ready to share information about and its experience in getting involved in the pact with the UK if the latter shows an interest, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.

The 2020 Sourcing Fair Supporting Industries (SFS 2020) was held on September 17 to help companies in supporting industries expand their markets and join global supply chains.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has raised a proposal to the municipal People’s Committee, regarding the entry of 7,000 foreign experts amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, saying their work is important to local business operation.

VOV.VN - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kang Kyung Wha is scheduled to arrive in Hanoi on September 17 for an official visit to Vietnam from September 17-18 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

VOV.VN - The 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministerial Meeting (AMM-53) was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in the chair.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Laos Thongphane Savanphet has spoken highly of Vietnam’s organisation of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM 53) and related meetings, saying despite their virtual form, all discussions took place frankly.

National electricity demand is expected to increase by 8.5% a year until 2025 and 7% until 2030, making Vietnam an attractive market for foreign energy investors.