Vietnam's tourism achieved high ranking despite the difficulties caused by Covid-19 pandemic

Despite the stagnation due to international lock-down for almost nine months of 2020 without any sign of re-opening, awards from prestigious international organisations for Vietnam's tourism industry are undoubted highlights. It is obvious that the ranking of Vietnam's tourism industry has never been as stable as it is now.

Biden wins White House, ending Trump presidency

Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House, US media said on Saturday, defeating Donald Trump and ending a presidency that convulsed American politics, shocked the world and left the United States more divided than at any time in decades.

Film night presents one of the best Asian films of all time One of Viet Nam’s most iconic movies will be screened on Saturday by the Friends of Vietnam Heritage.

Video promoting Vietnamese tourism aired on CNN Asia The advertisement resulted from the co-operation between the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the American TV channel.

World surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases, WHO warns against despair The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone on Monday as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny killer that has upended life just about everywhere.

US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending a virus relief package.

100 days ahead of vote, faltering Trump banks on 'silent majority' President Donald Trump mounted a strident defense on Sunday of his wavering reelection bid with 100 days to go in a campaign that has seen him underwater in the polls -- and banking on the "silent majority" he vowed will bring him victory.

Ex-attorney general Sessions loses US Senate bid as Trump backs rival Former US attorney general Jeff Sessions's political comeback screeched to a halt in Alabama Tuesday when he lost his bid to reclaim his old Senate seat to a political novice who earned President Donald Trump's endorsement.

Virus pushes US hospitals to the brink, India hits record new cases

Officials at the epicenter of the worsening coronavirus crisis in the United States warned on Sunday their hospitals were in danger of being overwhelmed by the upsurge, as India registered a record number of new cases.

Virus death toll hits 500,000, LA shuts bars again as US struggles More than half a million people have died in the coronavirus pandemic, an AFP tally showed Sunday, as bars in Los Angeles were ordered to close again due to surging cases in the United States.