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US and Russia inch forward in Geneva talks

June 17, 2021 | 15:16

US and Russia talks ended "constructive" and "positive", but separate news conferences made clear that the two sides remain at odds over several issues.

Vietnam approves Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine

March 24, 2021 | 15:16

Vietnam has approved the Covid-19 vaccine called Sputnik V from Russia and continues looking for supplies of COVID-19 vaccines.

MoU signed to enhance ASEAN-Russia cooperation in disaster management

February 24, 2021 | 10:38

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and develop their engagement in the area of disaster management.

Russia detects first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans

February 21, 2021 | 13:37

Russia said Saturday that its scientists had detected the world's first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu from birds to humans and had alerted the World Health Organization.

Top leader holds phone talks with United Russia party Chairman

February 09, 2021 | 09:18

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong held a phone talk on February 8 with Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia party and Deputy Chair of Russia’s Security Council.

Dak Lak, Saint Petersburg explore chances for investment links

November 20, 2020 | 16:39

A teleconference between the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and Saint Petersburg city of Russia was held on November 19 to explore investment cooperation chances between the two sides.

Rare Russian pink diamond sells for $27 million

November 12, 2020 | 11:21

A rare pink diamond derived from the biggest raw stone of the colour ever found in Russia was sold for $26.6 million on Wednesday at Sotheby's in Geneva.

Nearly 280 Vietnamese flown home from Russia, Belarus

July 18, 2020 | 10:03

Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens in Russia and Belarus were repatriated on a flight that landed at Van Don International Airport, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on July 17.

Russia more successful in dealing with COVID-19 than US: Putin

June 15, 2020 | 09:27

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said in a televised interview on Sunday (Jun 14) that Russia had been more successful in dealing with the coronavirus than the United States.

OPEC, allies meet to discuss output cuts

June 08, 2020 | 06:40

VENNA: OPEC and its allies were holding talks via video conference Saturday (Jun 6) to assess their current deal to slash production as oil prices tentatively recover on easing coronavirus lockdowns.

Latin America COVID-19 cases top 1 million as UK, Russia ease lockdowns

June 01, 2020 | 17:51

BRASILIA: Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Latin America have surged past 1 million, while hard-hit Britain and Russia eased lockdowns on Monday (Jun 1), despite not having their outbreaks fully under control.

COVID-19 infections reach 320 after two imported cases confirmed

May 17, 2020 | 19:56

Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed on May 17 evening are Vietnamese people returning from Russia, and they have been quarantined upon their arrival, said the national steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control.

24 new imported COVID-19 cases confirmed, tally at 312

May 15, 2020 | 08:48

Twenty four people returning to Vietnam on a flight from Russia have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, raising the total to 312, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control reported on May 15 morning.

Five die in 'nightmare' fire at Russian COVID-19 hospital

May 13, 2020 | 08:36

SAINT PETERSBURG: Five people died in a fire in a hospital for coronavirus patients in Russia's second city of Saint Petersburg on Tuesday (May 12), with some victims attached to ventilators, officials said.