Fundamental factors that help the Vietnamese economy respond to current challenges, especially the impacts of COVID-19, were discussed in an article by senior journalist Cameron Cooper published on the intheblack.com business news site of Australia.

Despite a fall in Vietnam's rice exports so far this year, experts held that the situation will be improved once the COVID-19 pandemic is controlled.

VOV.VN - The local textile and garment industry continued to enjoy robust growth during the first half of the year as export turnover saw an annual increase of 15% to reach US$15.2 billion, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - An arts teacher from Vung Tau city has created a series of emotional paintings in order to encourage frontline workers in their ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing thousands of views, shares, and comments on social media.

VOV.VN - The draw for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 will be postponed because of the disruptive impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the region, the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) have confirmed.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Thailand first established diplomatic ties on August 6, 1976, and their co-operative relationship has since developed in a fruitful manner on the back of high-level agreements reached by various senior leaders of the two countries.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on August 5 evening to celebrate Switzerland's 730th National Day (1291-2021) and the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Switzerland diplomatic relations (1971-2021) with the attendance of Swiss Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed Switzerland continue to assist Vietnam in getting access to COVID-19 vaccine supplies, treatment medicines and necessary medical equipment during his talks with Swiss Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis in Hanoi on August 8.

VOV.VN - The Swiss Government has decided to provide Vietnam with an emergency aid package of 500,000 COVID-19 testing kits, 300,000 face masks, 30 ventilators, and other medical supplies.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed 3,301 new COVID-19 cases, with three imported infections on April 5 evening, pushing up the overall number in the day to 7,244, down 379 from one day earlier.