VOV.VN - Vietnam and Indonesia have exchanged views on bilateral defence cooperation and regional and international issues of mutual concern during their second defence policy dialogue virtually held on October 14.

Vietnam has underlined the significance of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)’s continuous presence in Abyei to maintain stability in the area and support the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM).

VOV.VN - The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Vietnam Red Cross Society and Hope Foundation, on October 13 presented 1,000 gifts worth over VND1 billion to six hospitals in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - As many as 109 local enterprises were honoured for Vietnamese strong brands 2021 during an awards ceremony held on October 13 by Vietnam Economic Times in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Meritorious artist Le Giang on October 13 performed the Dan bau (Monochord), one of Vietnam’s major traditional musical instruments, along with artists from a Middle East orchestra during Jalsat Nights at Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will keep the current deposit interest rates and lending rates unchanged until the end of this year to ensure the banking system’s liquidity and benefits for depositors.

Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee for External Relations Vu Hai Ha has been elected as Chairman of the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association for the 2021-2025 tenure.

A webinar was held in Hanoi on October 13 to discuss measures to further promote overseas Vietnamese’s role in the consumption and popularisation of Vietnamese goods abroad.

The Vietnam Business Association for Cooperation and Investment in Laos (BACI) held an ceremony to mark the 17th anniversary of the Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day in both face-to-face and online forms in Vientiane on October 13.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Kompasu with winds gusting nearly 100kph near its centre has lost its strength after entering the Gulf of Tonkin, and it forecast to pound central coastal provinces of Vietnam later on October 14.