Australia and Vietnam are working together to contain the impact of the pandemic on lives and livelihoods.

Vietnam is among a handful of countries to have reported no fatalities from the coronavirus pandemic. CNBC's Timothyna Duncan reports on how the country, which shares a porous land border with China, defied the odds.

Vietnam is among few countries that have successfully contained the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic, stated a ADB senior executive.

The General Assembly this year adopted many reports and resolutions, including Sustainable Development, Education and Culture Cooperation and Social Affairs.