A Vietnamese delegation attended the first international meeting of political ideological magazines and newspapers of political parties, left-wing and progressive movements in Havana, Cuba.

The Vietnamese delegation was led by Colonel Nguyen Van Giang, joining 65 other military medical delegations gathering in the Belgian capital city of Brussels for the 44th International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress.

Tokyo Olympics organisers on July 17 reported the first case of Covid-19 at the athletes' village where most competitors will be staying, raising fresh doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" event.