Wear masks in public, says WHO in new coronavirus advice The World Health Organization on Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult.

PXP Asset Management to sell investment funds PXP Vietnam Asset Management is looking for buyers for the two funds’ portfolios

Trump hopeful for Iran after American freed in prisoner swap President Donald Trump voiced hope for progress with arch-rival Iran on Thursday after the clerical regime released a US Navy veteran and the United States freed two Iranians.

South American football to restart with 'maximum guarantees' South American football will restart with the "maximum guarantees" for the health of players and those involved, CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez told the medical teams of the region's 10 member associations by video call on Thursday.

Global vaccines programme gets $8.8bn shot in the arm Governments around the world on Thursday pledged US$8.8 billion for global vaccines alliance Gavi to help immunization programmes disrupted by coronavirus, prompting calls for global cooperation to ensure a potential COVID-19 vaccine is available to all.

Việt Nam chairs meeting of UNSC’s Informal Working Group on International Tribunals

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s Informal Working Group on International Tribunals convened for its first meeting in 2020 on June 3 under the chair of Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN and chairman of the group.

COVID-19 pandemic delays conversion of payment cards into chip cards

Banks have embarked on the conversion of magnetic payment cards into chip cards for greater security, but the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly slowed down their efforts, making it difficult for them to meet the deadline.

VAMC targets to settle VNĐ50 trillion bad debts this year The Việt Nam Asset Management Company (VAMC) targeted to settle bad debts worth totally VNĐ50 trillion (US$2.15 billion) this year.

Mai Đức Chung still reaching for the stars

The head coach of the national women’s football team is looking for the stars of tomorrow that could help him fulfil his World Cup dream, a dream that has twice eluded him.

Mekong Delta seeks ways to lure visitors

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta Tourism Association has launched a tourism promotion plan to attract more visitors by December.