VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc attended a banquet hosted by the embassies of African countries in Hanoi on May 25 to mark the 60th anniversary of Africa Day (1963 - 2023).

There remains an ample room for Vietnamese exports to Africa, as the country accounts for only 0.6% of the continent's total import of US$600 billion per year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, given opportunities brought about by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

A liaison board for the Vietnamese community in South Africa made its first public appearance at a ceremony held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Pretoria on May 9.

The Vietnam National Coal – Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) on May 7 delivered 23,000 tonnes of coal to South Africa.

State Auditor General Ngo Van Tuan and his South African counterpart Tsakani Maluleke have agreed to step up bilateral cooperation and exchanges to share experience, especially in fields of each side’s strength.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and South Africa have emerged as strong candidates to be added to the 2024 Formula One World Championship calendar.

VOV.VN - In an effort to stimulate tourism demand, South Africa has made it easier for Vietnamese tourists to obtain a visa to its destinations by offering guests a greatly reduced processing time of just five days.

VOV.VN - A working delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Van Loi paid a working trip to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province from March 16 to March 20 as part of the nation’s economic diplomacy programme for this year.

Task forces in the northern port city of Hai Phong on March 20 seized about 7 tonnes of tusks hidden in a container arriving at Nam Dinh Vu Port from Africa, according to the General Department of Customs.

The Middle East and North Africa have high demand for fruits and vegetables, offering Vietnamese firms a great opportunity to boost exports, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.