Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich held phone talks with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu on October 30, during which they reviewed defence cooperation results over the past time and set forth future orientations.

A Vietnam – Russia cultural exchange took place in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on October 29.

VOV.VN - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on October 29 thanked the Government of Vietnam for its continued provision of humanitarian assistance to Russia in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Despite pepper exports showing recent signs of recovery, experts have advised local pepper businesses to be proactive in co-operating with international partners in an effort to expand consumption markets and increase their product quality.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total infection tally climbs to 1,160 after a further 12 Vietnamese returnees from abroad were confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Health reported on October 24.

VOV.VN - The United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is poised to provide at least US$100,000 in emergency relief to Vietnam’s central region which has suffered huge losses caused by floods and landslides during the past two weeks.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a further three imported case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on October 21, with each of the individuals having recently returned home from Russia and Angola, bringing the national total to 1,144, according to the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - An online symposium showcasing the importance of citizen diplomacy in the development of ties between Vietnam and Russia was recently held in Moscow, with more than 100 representatives from social organizations, Government agencies, scholars, businessmen, and students in attendance, all of whom have contributed to developing mutual ties.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health on October 19 confirmed an additional six cases of COVID-19 imported into Vietnam, with five coming from Russia and one from France, bring the national tally to 1,140.

The Udmurtia Republic, a federal subject of Russia, is planning a webinar on November 17 to promote its export and investment potential to Vietnamese businesses and agencies.