VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will operate its regular commercial direct flights to the United States, with the first such flight to start on November 28, announced Le Hong Ha, general director of Vietnam Airlines, on November 16.

The Vietnam Institute of Economics (VIE) on November 16 held a webinar named “Blue economy: Opportunities, challenges and solutions for sustainable development”, aiming to seek ways to develop the sea-based economy, and ensure harmony between socio-economic development and environmental protection.

One hundred and twenty candidates aged 6-17 will compete in the 180-minute final round of the first Vietnam Mind Map Championship on December 12.

VOV.VN - Designer Nguyen Minh Cong was recognised on November 16 as the first person in the country to create a mini fashion collection of gorgeous evening gowns that have been inspired by southwestern Vietnamese specialty cakes.

VOV.VN - Luxrobo, a robotics company from the Republic of Korea (RoK), has initiated plans to expand its presence in Vietnam by bringing MODI smart construction toys to the billion-dollar market.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15 in order to see off Vietnamese beauty Do Thi Ha to the Miss World 2021 pageant.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has officially launched a campaign called "Live fully in Vietnam" to welcome international tourists back to five destinations in the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam racked up a trade surplus of US$2.74 billion during October to bring its trade surplus during the opening 10 months of the year to US$125 million, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Head coach Park Hang-seo unveiled the final squad on November 15, with 23 footballers in contention to feature in the match against Saudi Arabia in the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah on November 15 co-chaired the sixth session of the Joint Commission for Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the two countries.