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.

Draft bill proposes easing requirements for residency in major cities

The need to have extra requirements for people when applying for regular residency in cities affiliated to the central Government, also known as centrally-run cities like Hà Nội or HCM City, remains controversial in the agenda of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Monday.

Kiên Giang prepares natural disaster response for storm season The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang is taking measures to control natural disasters in anticipation of extreme weather conditions in the last months of the year.  

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.

US Open champ Woodland says better diet will extend career Reigning US Open champion Gary Woodland says shedding some extra pounds during the global pandemic was a life-changing decision that will ultimately extend his golf career.

Lebanon's leaders face rage, calls for reform after blast Lebanon's leadership faced growing rage after a massive explosion laid waste to large parts of central Beirut, with security forces firing tear gas at demonstrations late Thursday as international leaders called for reform.

Yuexiu REIT Announces 2020 Interim Results Yuexiu REIT Announces 2020 Interim Results

Mekong Delta begins relief work after being battered by heavy rains, winds Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are mobilising personnel and funds to provide relief and rehabilitation after houses, crops and dykes were damaged by the impact of tropical storm Sinlaku in the last few days.

Afghan govt urges Taliban to extend ceasefire The Afghan government on Sunday urged the Taliban to extend a rare ceasefire hours before it was due to end, as a contentious prisoner swap between the two warring sides edged closer to completion.

UN Security Council concerned about ceasefire violations in Yemen

The UN Security Council expressed concern over growing violations of the ceasefire in Yemen during its monthly meeting on this Middle Eastern country on Tuesday.