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H&M to wind down operations in Russia

July 20, 2022 | 10:49

Swedish fashion retailer H&M said on Monday it had decided to wind down operations in Russia, after pausing all sales there in March following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Vietnam Airlines, Vinpearl join hands to boost Vietnam-Russia tourist links

February 21, 2020 | 15:10

Vietnam Airlines and Vinpearl will work together to open eight weekly routes between Vietnam and Russia in 2020, a representative from the national flag carrier said on February 20.

Vietnamese embassy identifies Moscow farm fire victims

January 08, 2020 | 20:10

Representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia have been working with local authorities to verify the identity of victims of a greenhouse farm fire in Moscow who are suspected to be Vietnamese migrants.

“Moscow Days in Hanoi” event promises various activities

November 18, 2019 | 10:15

Hanoi and Moscow have joined hands to organise “Moscow Days in Hanoi”, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 1.

Russian anti-doping boss claims Moscow lab data manipulated

October 10, 2019 | 09:53

Russia's anti-doping agency chief Yuri Ganus believes data handed from the Moscow laboratory to the World Anti-Doping Agency has been intentionally manipulated, he told German magazine Der Spiegel on Wednesday (Oct 9), and expects "tough punishment".

Vietnam Airlines, Aeroflot bolster Vietnam-Russia air route

June 10, 2019 | 16:42

Passengers of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Russia’s flagship airline Aeroflot can board their domestic and international flights in the Vietnam-Russia air route when buying tickets of one airline starting June 11.

NATO warns Russia of 'full range' of responses to cyberattack

May 23, 2019 | 21:15

The head of NATO told Russia and other potential foes on Thursday (May 23) that the Western military alliance was ready to use all means at its disposal to respond to cyber attacks.

PM Phuc holds talks with Russian counterpart

May 22, 2019 | 20:49

Prime Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev held talks in Moscow on Wednesday as part of the former's ongoing official visit to the Russian Federation.

41 killed after Russian passenger plane crash-lands in Moscow

May 06, 2019 | 10:16

Forty-one people including at least two children have died after a Russian passenger plane made an emergency landing and erupted in a huge ball of fire and black smoke at Moscow's busiest airport on Sunday (May 6), investigators said.

Moscow hesitant to welcome Ukraine's new leader

April 23, 2019 | 08:00

Russia's reaction to comedian Volodymyr Zelensky's poll win in Ukraine has been mixed, with the Kremlin refusing to congratulate him but others seeing an opportunity to improve ties after Moscow's annexation of Crimea.

Putin to give annual address as popularity slides

February 20, 2019 | 12:45

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual state of the nation address on Wednesday (Feb 20) as he faces an unprecedented fall in his approval ratings.

Vietnamese dishes favored in Russia

July 17, 2018 | 21:35

Typical Vietnamese dishes like “phở” noodle soup, spring rolls, summer rolls, and sandwiches called “banh my” are now available in many restaurants across Russia, including the Ligov restaurant in St Petersburg and Cafe Bo in Moscow. These restaurants have become popular with many Russians.