Vietnam always attaches importance to its relations with neighbouring and ASEAN countries, including comprehensive cooperation with Thailand, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang said at November 18 reception for newly-appointed Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Nikonrndej Balankura.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, permanent representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, chaired the 47th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the ASEAN Foundation (AF BOT 47) on November 18 via an online format.

VOV.VN - The Korea Federation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (KBIZ) and the South Chungcheong administration jointly held the 2021 Pitching Day to promote business cooperation between Vietnamese and Korean enterprises.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil and Suriname Pham Thi Kim Hoa pledged her best effort to develop stronger ties of friendship and co-operation with Suriname during a meeting held with President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi following a presentation of her credentials.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the significance of Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao’s re-election to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 tenure.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao won re-election to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023 to 2027 tenure on November 12, receiving 145 out of 191 votes, thereby ranking fourth among 11 candidates from the Asia-Pacific region.

Vietnam and Spain are standing a good chance to further develop ties, given that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect from August and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVPIA) has already ratified by Vietnam and is pending ratification in the EU.

VOV.VN - Thailand will work with Vietnam on reopening tours between the two nations, with a particular focus on increasing tourist arrivals between Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City.

A symposium on agriculture and its future development in Vietnam and Japan’s Kyushu took place on November 11.

Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen presented President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s credentials to Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Susan Dougan via videoconference on November 10, affirming that Vietnam always values developing ties with the island nation.