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Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez celebrates scoring their first goal at Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain February 18, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS MADRID (REUTERS) - Champions League holders Liverpool will need to summon another famous European comeback at Anfield next month after they were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Atletico edge Liverpool with vintage defensive display

Residents buy food in a greengrocer's shop at a hutong, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Beijing, China February 18, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING/GENEVA (REUTERS) - Mainland China had 1,749 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the country's National Health Commission said on Wednesday, down from 1,886 cases a day earlier and the lowest since Jan. 29. … [Read more...] about China reports 1,749 new cases of coronavirus

With the ratification by the European Parliament of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) it all comes together. These are modern and ambitious agreements, which will foster trade, and will serve as a powerful vehicle for advancing human rights and improving environmental and labour standards. Hence, they will lead to sustainable trade benefiting all. The Netherlands, therefore, looks forward to increasing its partnership with Vietnam in areas like agriculture, water, climate, logistics, smart cities, the circular economy, and renewable energy. … [Read more...] about Netherlands ready to capitalise on new ties of trade

According to Nguyễn Bích Lâm, general director of the General Statistics Office (GSO), Việt Nam is in favourable position to attract more foreign investments, including the relocation plans of foreign investments in China to evade the US-China trade war and many free trade agreements (FTA) that Việt Nam has signed, including CPTPP and EU-Việt Nam FTA. … [Read more...] about FDI in Việt Nam expected to surge after the epidemic

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung Over the past decade, the international community has been united in the pursuit of peace, co-operation, and development. However, burning issues remain today, such as the Iranian nuclear issue, the Korean peninsula, and contradictions in the South Asian region. Moreover, there have been challenges such as terrorism, trans-national crime, and unilateral actions which are challenging the role of the UN and international law, as well as peace and stability in several regions. … [Read more...] about Vietnam displays its spirit in lead UN Security Council role