VOV.VN - The nation’s rice export price in January stood at US$551.7 per tonne, representing a year-on-year rise of 15.4%, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Association of Vietnamese in Macau (China) held a gathering on February 14 to welcome the Year of the Ox with the participation of local authorities and the expatriate community.

VOV.VN - The last year has seen several foreigners living in Vietnam experience unprecedented changes, particularly with 2020 being heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that travelling between countries has become increasingly difficult.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is one of the top 10 suppliers of processed fruit and vegetables to Australia,, with its exports to the market increasing considerably in recent months, according to the International Trade Center (ITC).

Some 190 tonnes of dragon fruits were shipped to China through Kim Thanh II International Border Gate in the northern province of Lao Cai on February 12, the first day of the lunar New Year.

The National Centre for Socio-Economic Information and Forecasting (NCIF) has released a forecast on Vietnam’s economic performance in 2021, with GDP growth of 6.72% and an average consumer price index (CPI) of 4.2% under an optimistic scenario.

China’s Newsweek ran an article recently highlighting the positive outlook for Vietnam’s economy.

VOV.VN - China believes Vietnam, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam led by General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, will successfully implement the recent 13th National Party Congress’s resolution and obtain greater achievements.

VOV.VN - Local garments and clothing items made using fabrics from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are set to enjoy lower tariffs than in the EU, according to a statement issued on February 8 by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports in January endured a drop of 7.6% to US$260 million compared to the same period from last year, largely due to unpredictable developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).