Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, head of the Vietnamese sub-committee of the Vietnam – Russia Intergovernmental Committee for economic – trade and scientific – technical cooperation, and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Chernyshenko, head of the Russian sub-committee, talked over the phone on August 22.

Vietnam will launch the 2026 Economic Census in January next year to develop a comprehensive overview of production and business activities across all economic sectors nationwide.

VOV.VN - The informal sector has long played a vital role in Vietnam’s economy, but it remains a “gray zone”, difficult to regulate and lacking policy support. Experts believe that with the right measures to promote formalization, it could become a strong driver, enabling the private economy to emerge as a true pillar of national development.

VOV.VN - Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios has expressed admiration for Vietnam’s great achievements in socio-economic development while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet who came to present the Letter of Credence from President Luong Cuong on August 20 (local time) in Asuncion.

VOV.VN - Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has affirmed his nation’s appreciation of Vietnam’s role and position in the Asia-Pacific region and expressed his wish to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual strength and potential, for the benefit of the two peoples and for peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity in the region and the world.

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City led by Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha held talks with Lee Jun-seung, Vice Mayor of Busan, on August 14 to strengthen economic ties and expand their strategic partnership.

The Prime Minister urged the promotion of industrial production in tandem with market restructuring, product diversification, and the development of supply and production chains.

VOV.VN - The country's bold and effective development path has earned praise from international financial institutions, economists and diplomats amid global economic uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse departed Seoul for Busan on August 13, carrying on activities during his State visit to the Republic of Korea.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation across multiple sectors, toward the ambitious targets of achieving US$100 billion in bilateral trade by 2025 and US$150 billion by 2030.