VOV.VN - Hosts Saudi Arabia came back strongly in the second half to defeat 10-man Vietnam 3-1 in Riyadh on September 2 in their opening third World Cup 2022 Qualifier of the Asian region.

Key targets have been set out in resolution on socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025 period.

In the first half of 2021, Vietnam in general achieved considerable growth targets in the context of a stable macro environment.

The national strategy on gender equality helped to narrow gender gap in different fields during the 2011-2020 period, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development, heard a meeting on August 12.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has signed Resolution No.24/2021/QH15 approving in principle investment in the National Target Programme on sustainable poverty reduction for the 2021-2025 period.

Economic experts have emphasised the need to have a new impetus to improve economic growth in the remaining months of 2021 towards realising the growth target for the year set by the Government and the National Assembly.

VOV.VN - Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders, particularly the Prime Minister, alongside various ministries, and sectors have found many ways to access and purchase vaccines for citizens.

VOV.VN - The 15th National Assembly (NA) is set to open its first session in Hanoi on July 20 morning, with the election and approval of leadership positions in State agencies, discussions on socio-economic reports and the making of decisions on other important issues.

Bien Dong Petroleum Operating Company (Biendong POC), a subsidiary of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), has reported that its revenue in the first six months of 2021 exceeded the set plan by 4%.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly Standing Committee is scheduled to convene its 58th session in Hanoi from July 12 – 14 to make preparations for the first session of the newly elected legislature.