US heads into Independence Day besieged by virus, Europe reopens Another record number of coronavirus cases overshadowed the start of America's Independence Day weekend on Friday as the surge in infections prompted Britain to blacklist travelers from the US, intensifying its isolation.

Việt Nam attends UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Pandemics and Security Deputy Foreign Minister Tô Anh Dũng attended the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Pandemics and Security on Thursday, during which he said that intensifying international solidarity and multilateralism is a solution to current challenges.

More than 160 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on Thursday, after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry.

Boom times ahead for tourism

Although COVID-19 is sadly still raging in some parts of the world, countries that have dealt with it effectively can now look to the future

Sheeran, Stones back urgent call to aid UK live music

Some 1,500 acts including Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones urged the British government Thursday to save the country's live music industry from collapsing because of the coronavirus.

US virus cases smash daily record as global infections soar New daily coronavirus cases in the United States soared past 50,000 for the first time on Wednesday, as the World Health Organisation delivered a grave warning that the global pandemic is accelerating.

Traffic safety improves in first half of the year due to pandemic, laws

According to the National Committee for Traffic Safety, between December 15, 2019, and June 14, 2020, 6,790 traffic accidents were reported nationwide, killing 3,242 people and injuring 4,939 people.

Việt Nam highlights efforts to ensure human rights amidst COVID-19 pandemic Mai underlined the priority given to ensuring the safety of and right to health care services for the people, especially vulnerable groups.

Tom Hanks: 'I have no idea when I will go back to work'

A promising future for Việt Nam after COVID-19

With an increasingly open business environment, and continuing international integration, Việt Nam has long been regarded as a promising destination for foreign investment.