VOV.VN - Vietnam and Cuba reviewed co-operation for this year and consented to co-operation contents ahead in 2022 during the 39th meeting of their Inter-Governmental Committee, held via an online platform in Hanoi on December 28.

The Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA) on December 27 held an award ceremony to honour 33 outstanding press works on AO/dioxin victims and overcoming consequences of toxic chemicals used in the war in Vietnam.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on electricity cooperation via videoconference on December 27.

Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam Nguyen Hoa Binh held an online talks with Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court of China Zhou Qiang on December 27.

Vietnam needs to prepare personnel to meet the requirements of higher positions in United Nations peacekeeping missions, and continue to send candidates, especially female staff, to the UN headquarters, said Colonel Mac Duc Trong, deputy head of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

Vietnamese firms are advised to change themselves towards increased application of high technology and stronger digital transformation to improve their products’ quality and optimise the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, thus better conquering this promising market.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has confirmed 14,872 new coronavirus cases, including 14,867 locally acquired infections, in 59 cities and provinces across the country during the past 24 hours.

VOV.VN - Honda Vietnam Company has worked alongside the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) to launch its annual motorcycle helmet programme by donating nearly 20,000 pieces to students and people across the country.

VOV.VN - Despite facing challenges caused by COVID-19, the Vietnamese cashew industry has witnessed an upturn during the past 11 months and is likely to surpass the US$3.6 billion export target this year, according to statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Government of Vietnam and the World Bank have signed a US$221.5 million credit agreement to support Vietnam’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through policy reforms aimed at improving financial inclusion and spurring greater environmental resilience.