VOV.VN - The country had exported a total of 1.54 million tonnes of coffee worth US$2.81 billion by mid-August, representing a fall of 20% in volume but up nearly 5% in value on-year thanks to high export prices, according to the latest statistics released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Like many countries in the world, Vietnam is keeping a close watch on the progress made in discussions on expanding membership of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies.

A delegation of the National Assembly (NA)’s Council for Ethnic Affairs, led by its Vice Chairman Nguyen Lam Thanh, paid a working visit to Brazil from August 7-10.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent a total of US$480.32 million on importing meat and meat products during the first five months of the year, representing a rise of 1.6% in volume but a fall of 9.1% in value compared to the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam joined the embassies of other countries in Brazil to introduce their distinctive cultures at Festa Juninas, also known as the June Festival, held in capital Brasília on June 26.

VOV.VN - The nation took the top spot at the first Abu Reikhan Beruniy International Chemistry Olympiad after all of its eight students won medals, including four golds and four silvers, according to the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Chemistry Association.

Brazil is Vietnam’s trading partner in Latin America and one of the three largest markets of Vietnam in the Americas market, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Brazil.

Vietnam and Brazil hold great potential for further development as members of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), including Brazil, are eager to enhance economic, commercial and investment cooperation with Vietnam, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc.

VOV.VN - Vietnam joined more than 40 countries to show traditional handicrafts and cuisine at the annual international food and culture bazaar held at the Brasilia Art Museum (MAB) in Brazil on June 3.

VOV.VN - President Dina Boluarte hailed the fine cooperative relations between Peru and Vietnam during her recent reception for outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil and Peru Pham Kim Hoa.