The ranking is based on the Covid-19 impacts on public health and economic outcomes.

Politico has mapped the performance of 30 leading countries by plotting their health and economic outcomes and grouping them based on whether they have instituted light, moderate or severe restrictions.

Vietnam named best Covid-19 fighter globally by Politico.

Vietnam is a front runner regarding both public health and economic outcomes.

Vietnam had recorded only approximately 300 cases out of a population of 95 million, without any deaths, Politico said.

The country’s economy is predicted to grow by 2.7% in 2020, making it the overall best Covid-19 performer globally, it added.

Vietnam has so far confirmed 325 Covid-19 infections, including 185 imported cases. With no new cases reported on May 25 morning, the nation remained clear of transmissions of the disease for 39 consecutive days.

Global media impressed by Vietnam’s swift response to Covid-19

Global and regional media continued hailing Vietnam’s fight against Covid-19, saying that rapid and active response by the authorities and public cooperation play an important role.

International media highlights Vietnam’s economic success in 2019

International media outlets have highlighted Vietnam’s thriving economy which is among the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia in 2019 amid the global economic slowdown.

Int’l media, experts pin high hopes on Vietnam in 2020

International media and experts pin high hopes on Vietnam as the country takes over the dual role of ASEAN Chair and non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council this year.

Boosting media campaign for Bac Giang Culture-Tourism Week 2020

(BGO)- The Organizing Board of the Bac Giang Culture-Tourism Week 2020 has launched the media plan for the Bac Giang Culture-Tourism Week 2020 themed “the Sacred land Tay Yen Tu” in order to boost advertising the event on the mass media contributing to raising people’s awareness of the signature tourism products of Bac Giang province. 

Vietnamese films shine at Singapore Media Festival

Vietnamese films have created good impressions on thought-leaders, creative professionals and member of the public from around the world at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) and the Asian Academy Creative Awards held within the Singapore Media Festival 2019.

Source: NDO/VNA