VOV.VN - Plenty of investment opportunities exist for Vietnamese firms in the 32 French-speaking nations in Africa, an area that boasts a large market and a total population of over 570 million people that is anticipated to develop into one of the world’s new economic development hubs in the time ahead.

Martial artist Pham Quoc Viet recently bagged a bronze medal in the recognised poomsae event at the Online 2020 World Taekwondo Asia Poomsae Championships.

The top 60 Vietnamese start-ups chosen from thousands of contestants competed at the semi-final round of the 2020 Vietnam Start-up Wheel contest in HCM City on November 13.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the East Asia Summit (EAS) has been growing robustly, serving as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation in matters regarding peace, security and prosperity in the region.

VOV.VN - As part of the world’s largest financial publication, Nikkei Asia has published an article outlining how Vietnam is preparing for a shift of investment from the world’s giant manufacturing "eagles".

The ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit was held on November 12 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

VOV.VN -A workshop entitled “Towards sustainable FDI attraction in ASEAN: Business environment is the key driver” took place in Hanoi on November 11 to highlight the importance of co-ordinated efforts by various ASEAN governments to halt redundant incentive packages and prioritise enhancing the local business environment for investment promotion.

VOV.VN - There remains plenty of room for local firms to fully tap into the various Francophone markets throughout Africa due to the large market potential of the 32 countries, coupled with the time-honoured friendship that exists between Vietnam and French-speaking countries in Africa, according to insiders.

The ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Troika Open-ended Dialogue with Switzerland Trade Minister was held online on November 10 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as a lucrative retail market suitable for financiers from abroad, with Japanese businesses recently unveiling several billion-dollar investment projects throughout the country, according to insiders.