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Vietnam called on parties involved to exercise maximum restraint; protect civilians, especially women and children; and focus on dialogues and negotiations.

Segye Ilbo newspaper and busanmbc.co.kr of the Republic of Korea (RoK) reported on August 29 that a Vietnamese sailor has gone missing from a Vietnamese cargo ship and the country’s Coast Guard has launched a search for him.

President of the 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Pehin Dato Abdul Rahman Taib has lauded Vietnam’s initiative to host an AIPA General Assembly virtually for the first time in 2020.

Malaysia's businesses are more pessimistic about their business condition in the third quarter of 2021 due to the severe and prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, reported Xinhua news agency.

Vietnam welcomes efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and international organisations and partners to assist Iraq in organising early elections scheduled for this October.

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has highlighted the need to prioritise humanitarian assistance efforts to help Syrian people overcome impacts of the crisis in Syria.

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, called on all relevant parties in Yemen to accept the UN-led peace proposal while addressing a UN Security Council meeting on August 23.

The True Friend category of the 2021 Army Games kicked off in Algeria on August 22, with the participation of teams from the countries of Vietnam, Russia, Belarus and Uzbekistan.

Trade ministers from Singapore and China have agreed to further explore opportunities in digital trade and the green economy after a virtual meeting on August 20, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

US Vice President Kamala Harris on August 20 departed for Singapore and Vietnam.

The administration of Berlin city on August 19 presented 30,000 COVID-19 quick test kits to Vietnam to support the country’s fight against the pandemic.

Indonesian transport minister Budi Karya Sumadi has said the nation is ready for electric-powered aircraft development.