Recovering and Building Back Better as a Region

Despite the shadow of uncertainty, planning for what comes after must start now. Eventually, vaccine and treatment will be found. But once the health crisis is contained, addressing the socio-economic impact of the pandemic, which will linger long after, becomes an urgent task.

Việt Nam records positive growth in third quarter

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s economic indicators in September and the third quarter witnessed growth, showing confidence in positive development for the whole year, attendees heard at a Government meeting on Friday.

NA Chairwoman highlights gender equality in message to UN

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân on Friday (Việt Nam time) sent a message to the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference Women.

Việt Nam wants resumption of talks on South China Sea code

Việt Nam wants code of conduct (COC) negotiations for parties in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Viet Nam) between Southeast Asian nations and China to resume soon, after months of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokesperson has said.

Vietnamese, Chinese top leaders hold phone talks

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed to step up result-oriented co-operation between the two countries during a phone call on Tuesday.

Law on Trade Unions should be amended to meet requirements of new era

The Law on Trade Unions should be revised to overcome its shortcomings and ensure consistency with the country’s legal framework as well as meet the requirements of international integration, said Ngọ Duy Hiểu, vice chairman of the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL).

Việt Nam one of four best countries for treating HIV/AIDS: minister

As one of four countries, alongside Germany, Switzerland and the UK, with the best HIV/AIDS treatment in the world, Việt Nam has a rate of HIV-infected people receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment with a viral load below the inhibitory threshold reaching 96 per cent, contributing to reducing HIV infection in the community, a health official has said.

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