VOV.VN - A high-ranking delegation of the Lao Government led by Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will pay an official visit to Vietnam this weekend.

Vietnam has become one of the six countries with highest COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the world, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh told a teleconference between the Government and localities on January 5.

The Government has identified three focal tasks for economic development in 2022, noting that it will capitalise on every opportunity to promote socio-economic recovery and development nationwide, maintain long-term growth momentum, and make use of new and sustainable drivers.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed a further 15,936 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on January 3 to bring the national tally since the start of the pandemic up to 1,778,976.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Health (MoH) to immediately carry out necessary procedures to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended and delivered a speech at a ceremony marking the 5th anniversary of the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership during his recent visit to India.

VOV.VN - The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has praised Vietnam’s efforts to fulfil some economic targets set for 2021 despite the impact of the COVID-19.

As a member of the UNESCO Executive Board, Vietnam will continue bringing into play its role as a dynamic and responsible member actively helping build and shape this organisation, Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van said.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed decisions to recognise 23 more national treasures.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 signed a decision issuing the national civil defence plan for 2021-2025 which sets out tasks to prevent and cope with consequences of catastrophes, as well as major implementation solutions.