VOV.VN - A delegation from the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has paid a visit to Sydney, Australia, to promote mutual trade and investment ties.

The 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-Israel diplomatic relations in 2023 opens the door for the Vietnamese Embassy in the Western Asian nation to step up economic-diplomacy-related activities, especially promoting the early approval of a bilateral free trade agreement, affirmed Ambassador Ly Duc Trung.

Weak banks that are restructuring will be the target of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the near future as the Government is strongly promoting the restructuring of the country’s finance and banking industry.

The night-time economy of major cities in the country has remained underdeveloped due to a lack of proper investment and an absence of a legal framework and policies to promote it, authorities said.

Vietnam’s debt market was still in its infancy and sound policies were required to bolster growth, said policymakers and financial experts during a conference in Hanoi on November 29.

VOV.VN - University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) will launch a series of scientific and artistic activities as part of the “Ready for Next 2022” programme, which is expected to take place from December 4 to 11.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is always appreciative of the UN’s efforts and support in reinforcing bilateral relations with the country, especially with the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO) in joining UN peacekeeping activities.

VOV.VN - Southern police forces detained 14 men across Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province on November 21 and November 22 for their alleged involvement in a large football betting ring on the Internet worth trillions of VND.

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage arrived in Hanoi on November 19 afternoon, concluding their visit to Thailand and participation in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

The eighth dialogue between the Customs Departments of three northeast provinces - Lang Son, Cao Bang, Quang Ninh - and their counterpart in Nanning, China, took place in Lang Son on November 18 in virtual form.