VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to be one of the few countries globally to record positive economic growth this year, despite the global collapse in trade, travel, and investment caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to an article recently published by the Asia Times, an English language news media outfit.

Businesses are increasing production to ensure sufficient supply of goods for the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) early next year and steady prices during the year's biggest shopping season.

VOV.VN - Nearly 360 Vietnamese citizens, including children under the age of 18, the elderly, people with illnesses, students without accommodation due to dormitory closure and others in extremely disadvantaged were repatriated home safe and sound on November 22-23.

VOV.VN - The Lao News Agency (KPL) has recently reported that two Lao - Vietnam, Vietnam - Laos cooperation committees have just held a conference to prepare for the 43rd session of the Laos - Vietnam Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee which is set to take place in early December.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked local textile-garment and footwear enterprises to take full advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs) during a working session with the sectors’ representatives in Hanoi on November 23.

Tran Duy Quang and Nguyen Thi Duong triumphed in the 100km race of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2020 which concluded in Sa Pa township in northern Lao Cai province.

VOV.VN - The G20 countries should work closely with the UN, World Bank, IMF and WTO, to bring forward new development platforms, such as digital economy, circular economy, and green growth, to overcome challenges and narrow development gaps.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have reaffirmed their strong comprehensive partnership during talks in Hanoi on November 21 between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam Pham Binh Minh and National Security Advisor of the US Robert C. O’Brien.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on November 21 received US National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien who is paying a working visit to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam will continue partnering with APEC member economies to turn its vision and aspirations into peace, stability and happiness of people in the region.