Italy

Vietnam and Italy have been strengthening cooperation in education, language development, and providing scholarships.

Three donors have special relationships with Vietnam as they are either long-lasting friends or strategic investors.

Vietnam has so far received nearly 12 million vaccine doses via the COVAX Facility.

The transaction is expected to open more opportunities to promote bilateral trade between Vietnam and Italy.

World leaders have expressed their commitment to further cooperation with Vietnam’s new leadership for peace, stability and development of the world.

Covering over 32,000 respondents in 45 countries, spanning all continents, the data shows that almost half of the citizens surveyed want more government action.

All newly-confirmed cases are Vietnamese nationals, including two in Hanoi and three in Ho Chi Minh City.

The suspension, which is not be applicable to entrants for diplomatic or official purposes, will last for 30 days starting March 15.

Vietnam's decision was made following a surge in infected cases in Italy which have surpassed 2,000 as of March 3.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the decision following rising number of infected people in South Korea which has surpassed 1,100.