A Vietnamese 'Ao dai' (traditional long dress) heritage club made its debut in Belgium on September 7, marking a significant milestone in preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of Vietnam.

Fresh coconuts, a burgeoning contributor to Vietnam's agricultural exports, are poised to make a substantial impact on the nation's economy through increased shipments to China, according to officials.

The official visit to Russia by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, which will see the top legislator co-chairing the third session of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, is expected to create new momentum for bilateral trade – a highlight in the two nations’ relationship since they established diplomatic ties in 1950.

The 8th Vietnam Festival opened in Yokohama city in Kanagawa prefecture of Japan on September 7, marking another milestone in cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Vietnamese athletes have made a strong showing at the ongoing 18th CMAS Finswimming World Cup 2024 Round 4 in Phuket, Thailand, claiming three gold medals.

As part of ongoing efforts to promote Malaysia as a preferred tourist destination, Tourism Malaysia took part in the International Travel Expo (ITE) Ho Chi Minh City held from September 5 to 7.

Vietnam’s economy continued to receive positive assessments in August, including those from the World Bank (WB) that upgraded its growth forecast for this year to 6.1% from 5.5%.

The Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum 2024 was held in celebration of 55 years of bilateral diplomatic relations by the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, and FPT Corporation in Stockholm on September 6.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and a delegation of US veterans visited the centre for Agent Orange/dioxin victims and unfortunate children in the central city of Da Nang on September 6.

Vietnam needs to develop a holistic strategy to ensure sustainable, reliable and cost-competitive gas supply, experts have said.