Vietnam is forecast to suffer the highest temperatures ever recorded in 2020, according to the latest report by the Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.

A total of 65,213 cases of Covid-19 infection had been recorded globally as of 7:00 on February 14. The death toll had reached 1,486, with 1,483 in mainland China, and three recorded outside mainland China.

HCM City authorities are planning to complete or start key transport infrastructure projects this year in an aim to reduce traffic congestion and develop connections between the city and neighbouring provinces.

Export turnover within the textile and apparel sector is forecast to reach up to US$42 billion in 2020, representing an increase of 7.7 per cent compared to the figures from 2019, according to SSI Securities Corporation.

Vietnam has targeted to earn $9 billion from fishery exports in 2020, a year-on-year increase of 7 percent, according to the Directorate of Fisheries.

Countries involved in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have begun a legal review aimed at signing the trade pact this year in Vietnam, said Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

HSBC expected Vietnam’s economic outlook to remain positive and GDP to grow 6.6% in 2020.

Vietnam’s wood exports are predicted to reach US$12 billion during the course of 2020 following the wood processing industry’s great success during 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnamese communities in the Czech Republic and Angola recently held various ceremonies to mark the arrival of the New Year and turn their hearts to the homeland.

Both local people and tourists across the country gathered at various city centres to create a wonderful atmosphere to welcome in the New Year.

Business sectors that could capitalize on the 100 million population will be set for strong growth, said an expert.

Thanks to its unique highlights, the New Year calendar has become an indispensable cultural publication for every family, providing meaningful messages about a new year, their home and country.

 A new musical based on the life of Michael Jackson is set for a run on Broadway in 2020.

 NASA plans to send a new rover to Mars in 2020 as it prepares for a manned mission to the Red Planet, the US space agency said.