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The disputes in the East Sea (South China Sea) need to be resolved by the concerned parties, with cooperation of the international community as well as the region, said a Vietnamese expert.

Vietnam’s fight against COVID-19 and the East Sea dispute were among the topics covered in winning reports by foreigners at the 6th National External Information Service Awards, reflecting the significant interest among foreigners in the country’s domestic and international affairs.

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang highlighted Vietnam’s viewpoint that all countries have the common obligation and interest in respecting fundamental principles of international law while addressing the ministry’s press conference on July 16.

Klook Travel Fest, organised by Klook, will be held in Vietnam for the first time.

A melting pot of South America, Buenos Aires is the home for European and indigenous musical styles, from traditional, classical to popular music. A special concert dedicated to music of this cultural hub will be held at Manzi Art Space in Hanoi on September 1.

Vietnam has long been persistent and consistent in safeguarding its national sovereignty in the East Sea through peaceful measures on the basis of international law to maintain peace, stability, security and cooperation at sea for the legitimate interests of all parties.

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has supported the development of the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VMHA) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment over the time, said VMHA Director Tran Hong Thai.

The 10th South China Sea International Conference, themed “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development”, opened in the central city of Da Nang on November 8, bringing together over 250 domestic and foreign scholars, academics, and diplomats.

Vietnamese goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung finished third in the poll of top goalies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) region carried out by foxsportsasia.com.

Vietnam’s national men’s football team still hold the No 1 spot in the Southeast Asian region, according to FIFA’s January ranking release.

The Gabriel Péri Foundation of France held an international seminar on the East Sea at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on November 21.

The World Economic Forum on ASEAN would be a chance for Vietnam to affirm its role in and responsibility towards the ASEAN and the region and to promote the country’s growing cooperation with the WEF.

Research recently conducted by Oxford Economics says that the mobile internet sector may contribute 5.1 billion USD to Vietnam from 2015 to 2020, it was revealed at a workshop on August 2.

Foreign ministers of ASEAN member states and China issued their joint statement on the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea.

Politburo member Le Hong Anh, the Special Envoy of the Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping, in Beijing on August 27.