Ho Chi Minh City on December 31, 2022, announced its ten prominent events in 2022, with the covered bright spots including the success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the strong economic recovery with a GRDP of 9.03%, the estimated export turnover of 49.5 billion USD (up 10.3%) and a total state budget revenue of 457.5 trillion VND (nearly 19.4 billion USD).
The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,492,598 with 325 new cases recorded on October 16, the lowest daily count for six months, according to the Ministry of Health .
The COVID-19 pandemic, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and severe drought have been causing the world to face an unprecedented global emergency food insecurity.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that Britain has recognized the State of Palestine. In a video statement on social media platform X, the prime minister said Britain "formally recognizes the State of Palestine," calling for a shift back to a two-state solution.