VN, New Zealand lift bilateral ties to strategic partnership The two PMs voiced their belief that the new partnership will create momentum for bilateral relations to continue growing in all spheres, for the sake of the two peoples and for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

HCM City launches medical tourism website The HCM City Department of Tourism in co-ordination with the Department of Health has launched a new website on medical tourism, the first of its kind in the country.

UN seeks $3.6 bn more for virus plan, criticises inaction The United Nations is seeking an additional US$3.6 billion for its Global Humanitarian Response Plan to battle the pandemic, warning developed countries on Thursday of "the price of inaction" if poorer nations don't receive help.

HCM City considering $17.3b public transport plan

HCM City plans to spend nearly VNĐ400 trillion (US$17.3 billion) on improving public transport and limiting the use of personal vehicles during the next decade.

Foreign capital inflows in Việt Nam down in H11

Foreign investment commitments to Việt Nam in the first half of this year decreased 15.1 per cent year-on-year to US$15.67 billion, a report from the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency has shown.

Tra fish industry strives to increase domestic market share The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development opened an event in Hà Nội on Tuesday to promote the domestic consumption of tra fish products.

EVNGENCO 2 valued at $2 billion, IPO expected in December The company’s valuation, used for its equitisation process, was announced by the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises on Tuesday.

Seafood exports continue reduction in Q2

 Việt Nam’s seafood exports will continue to see reductions in next few months due to the pandemic, according to the Việt Nam Association Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Cầu Vàng wins top prize at online photo contest

Vietnamese Trần Tuấn Việt picked up the top prize of US$1,000 for his image of Cầu Vàng (Golden Bridge) in an online photo contest.

Security Council looks to 3-month 'humanitarian pause' in global conflicts The UN Security Council plans to call for a 90-day "humanitarian pause" in conflicts worldwide as part of the ongoing struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a draft resolution on Tuesday.