VOV.VN - The forthcoming State visit to Ireland by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam and his delegation is expected to provide fresh impetus for bilateral trade links.

Cashew nuts are one of the exports which have created a large market for Vietnam, however, the industry faces the risk of trade deficit due to higher raw material prices.

The successes in education and science and technology cooperation between Vietnam and Ireland have been serving as a solid foundation for the development of bilateral relations in other areas where both countries have significant potential, such as renewable energy, agriculture, and innovation, according to a scholar.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports during the eight-month period of the year to China soared by 21% to reach US$477 million against the same period from last year, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s state visit to Ireland from October 1-4 at the invitation of Irish President Michael D.Higgins, the first by a head of state of Vietnam to the European country since the two sides set up their diplomatic relations in 1996, is expected to bring bilateral ties to a new development stage.

International organisations have maintained their robust growth forecasts for Vietnam this year as the economy has bounced back strongly despite external uncertainties and extensive damage caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam has so far attracted 3,500 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the garment - textile industry with a combined value of US$37 billion, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended Vietnam Innovation Day 2024 and a ceremony to mark the fifth founding anniversary of National Innovation Centre held on October 1 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has secured three spots to compete in the Karate World Cup 2024 National Team Championships which is scheduled to take place from November 22 to November 24 in Spain.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is scheduled to host the first UN Tourism Conference on Tourism for Rural Development, with the event scheduled to run from December 9 to December 11 in the central province of Quang Nam.