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.

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine candidate demonstrates protection in pre-clinical studies

Johnson & Johnson on July 30 announced that its lead vaccine candidate protected against infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in pre-clinical studies.

Trump says US election should be delayed US President Donald Trump on Thursday floated an unprecedented delay to the 2020 election -- which polls show him losing -- but the suggestion drew cross-party fire and has virtually no chance of being accepted.

V.League goal makes international headlines

The goal was scored in the match between Quảng Nam and Sài Gòn FC on Friday. 

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.

Bolivia postpones general election until October Bolivia postponed its general elections on Thursday for a second time because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting it off until October 18, officials said.

Việt Nam eyeing own COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2021: health official Việt Nam is hopeful of having a safe and effective domestically made COVID-19 vaccine on its own by the end of 2021, a health official said.

Mexico and Việt Nam: for an open and strong multilateral trade system

Mexico and Việt Nam have come to share a commitment to trade and investment liberalisation as an engine for economic development that contributes to improve the livelihoods of their citizens.

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-hit North Macedonia votes as EU talks loom North Macedonia votes on Wednesday in a tight parliamentary election where the winners will face a deadly coronavirus outbreak and the start of talks to join the European Union.