Vietnam’s fight against COVID-19 and East Sea dispute were among the topics covered in winning reports by foreigners at the National External Information Service Awards, reflecting the interest among foreigners in the country’s domestic and int'l affairs.

VOV.VN - An additional four sports have been proposed to add to the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), raising the total figure to 40, the Southeast Asian Games Federation said during its virtual meeting on July 21-22.

The South East Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) Council, Executive and Standing Committees Meetings took place in Hanoi on July 21-22 with the participation of over 100 delegates, including more than 30 international ones.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern formally agreed to lift the two countries’ comprehensive partnership to strategic partnership during their virtual summit on July 22.

The Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) is convening a virtual meeting on July 21 and 22 to review Vietnam’s preparations for hosting the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) next year.

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition displaying the Vietnamese seas and islands took place at the Hanoi Moscow Multifunctional Complex in Moscow on July 21, attracting the participation of plenty of Russian visitors.

Senior officials of Vietnam and China engaged in candid discussion about the recent situation at sea and their differences regarding sea-related issues at their July 21 meeting.

VOV.VN - Up to 20 sports will not take place during the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which Vietnam is scheduled to host next year, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Vietnam Sports Administration (VSA) is pressing ahead with preparations for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) and the 11th ASEAN Para Games to be hosted by Vietnam in 2021, according to a leading official of the VSA.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 16 made comments on China’s recent East Sea claims tweets, saying the respect for international law must be observed in the region.