VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has endured a pre-tax loss of more than VND12 trillion for this year, although there remains optimistic signs ahead in comparison to previous predictions due to the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines and Pacific Airlines conducted three flights from Dec. 27-29 to bring home more than 1,000 Vietnamese citizens left stranded in Japan, Cadana and Taiwan (China) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - To adapt to the ‘new normal’ and recover from future economic challenges, Vietnam and countries in the Middle East and Africa have made efforts to promote economic reform this year, thereby strengthening international connectivity and expanding into new potential markets.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to establish the Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) on the basis of merging the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) and the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), which set to take effect on February 20, 2021.

Despite being the lowest in the past three decades, Vietnam’s 2.91% growth recorded this year is still a success of the nation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the whole world, according to foreign media.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Ukraine have more room to increase their trade exchanges to US$1 billion in the next three years.

Vietnam moved up four grades to become the second largest exporter to the US in 2020, with its export turnover surging 24.5% to an estimated US$76.4 billion.

VOV.VN - A large number of local and foreign models are taking to the catwalk as part of the ongoing Vietnam International Fashion Festival (VIFF) 2020 which is underway in Ho Chi Minh City, leaving a great impression on those in attendance.

VOV.VN - It is anticipated that the Vietnamese economy will enjoy spectacular growth over the coming 15 years, rising from the world’s 37th largest economy this year to 19th position by 2035, according to figures compiled by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese national men’s football team were held to a 2-2 draw against the U22 squad in a friendly match played in the northern province of Phu Tho on December 27.