President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that trade between Vietnam and New Zealand will reach US$2 billion in 2024 while receiving New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson in Hanoi on October 26.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has coordinated with the APEC Secretariat to organise a workshop on building APEC capacity in promoting the digital economy, which opened on October 21 via videoconference.

VOV.VN - Vietnam expects to receive additional support in terms of COVID-19 vaccines and medical equipment from New Zealand to help it combat COVID-19, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told his NZ counterpart Nanaia Mahuta during their phone talks on October 8.

Canada-based Geopolitical Monitor website on September 27 ran an article analyzing President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s speech at the recent High-level General Debate at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76) and highlighting Vietnam’s heightening reputation as a UNSC member.

The Washington Times of the US has published an article commending Vietnam’s role in global issues particularly in its post as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 tenure.

VOV.VN - The diplomatic sector has made great contributions to the cause of national defence, construction and development throughout the country’s history over the past more than seven decades.

VOV.VN - Thani Thongphakdi, Thai permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, believes that through strong commitment and effort by both Vietnam and Thailand the two sides can reach the bilateral trade target of US$25 billion by 2025.

VOV.VN - US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her appreciation for Vietnam's COVID-19 containment efforts, and reaffirmed the US’s commitment to support Vietnam in pushing back the coronavirus pandemic during a meeting with President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 25.

VOV.VN - The sixth version of the Vietnam - Mexico political consultation was held on July 21 via a videoconference to discuss each country’s current situation, whilst also looking at implementing several measures to push up bilateral ties and issues of common concern.

Peru’s official ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to help boost trade between Vietnam and the South American nation.