Economic and trade ties between China’s Chongqing city and Vietnam have been growing strongly, with Vietnam’s exports to the centrally-run city soaring by over 86% during January-September to more than US$4.5 billion.

Vietnam successfully fulfilled its commitments and responsibilities in the UN Security Council (UNSC) during the first year of its two-year term as a non-permanent member, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, has said.

VOV.VN - The Ministries of National Defence of Vietnam and Cambodia should hold more consultations and increase the sharing of information to promote cooperation between the two armies.

VOV.VN - The year 2020 has seen many countries become more outspoken about the East Sea (known internationally as the South China Sea) through diplomatic notes exchanged at the UN.

VOV.VN - The prospects for future co-operation with Indonesia remain very positive with Indonesia currently the largest economy in the region, while Vietnam has enjoyed the second fastest economic growth in Southeast Asia this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has performed well its role taking on the position of ASEAN Chair 2020 with the culture industry greatly contributing to overall success. Here are some of the cultural imprints that the country has made this year.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF) took place virtually on December 18 with a specific focus on protecting social security for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during and after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) recently held an online meeting aimed at discussing future trade and business co-operation opportunities and ways to develop further economic ties between Brazil and both ASEAN and the nation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has plenty of fresh and processed agricultural products, along with wooden products, that enjoy advantages when being exported to the Indian market, while Indian investors are keen to seek further investment opportunities in the country.

VOV.VN - A meeting between Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of China Shanghai Municipal Committee Yu Shaoliang, and Deputy Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai was held virtually on December 18 to discuss ways to step up bilateral cooperation.