Vietnam is working closely with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) in its response to new coronavirus variant Omicron, according to Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long.

The launch of a direct air route between Vietnam and the US is an important milestone reflecting the strong growth of the bilateral relations and helping boost Vietnam’s economy and cultural exchange, said Vietnamese Deputy Consul General in San Francisco Hoang Huu Anh.

VOV.VN - Boasting a large population and high consumption for Vietnamese products, the United States remains an attractive market for domestic enterprises, according to Minister Counsellor Bui Huy Son, head of Vietnam’s Trade Office in the US.

VOV.VN - Approximately 80% of businesses from the United States remain bullish on Vietnamese prospects in both the medium and long term, according to a survey conducted by AmCham Vietnam.

VOV.VN - There were optimistic signs recorded in exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the opening 11 months of the year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on November 29 announcing Vietnam’s major socio-economic indicators for November and 11 months.

Vietnam Airlines, the country's national flag carrier, looks to dominate the Vietnam-US route as preparations have been completed for its first direct flight to the US, which is scheduled to take off on November 28, said General Director of Vietnam Airlines Le Hong Ha.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s severe impacts on global supply chains, the ASEAN market in close proximity with Vietnam is holding opportunities for the country’s enterprises, an official has said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam, especially the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau, represents a promising investment location for Australian investors, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The United States is sending a further four million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Vietnam, according to the White House in a statement released on November 23.

Kurt Campbell, the US National Security Council's coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, has described Vietnam as one of the countries to define the future of Asia, according to the asia.nikkei.com.