VOV.VN - Vietnam has affirmed that it will choose neither the United States or China with regard to the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea, known locally as the East Sea, but will seek only to protect its own legitimate interests in the area.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tra fish (pangasius) exports to the UK have soared by approximately 24% to US$46.75 million during the first eight months of the year, despite enduring a decline in exports to almost all markets as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Despite the ongoing trade tensions between major economies, and the pandemic, supply chain shifts of Japanese investors are still taking place, mostly in the form of specifically targeted production expansions, with Vietnam being one of the prioritised destinations.

VOV.VN - France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have come together to issue a joint note verbale to the United Nations in order to challenge China’s claims in the South China Sea, known locally as the East Sea.

VOV.VN - BES Engineering Corporation of Taiwan (China), a familiar name among the global construction industry, has selected Vietnam as the location of its next project which aims to extend the company’s global influence.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 23.9 million tonnes of cement during the opening eight months of the year, grossing approximately US$882 million, representing a year-on-year rise of 15.7% in volume and 1.2% value in turnover, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Trade between Vietnam and China has produced positive results, despite long-lasting difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with Vietnam affirming its position as China’s largest trade partner in ASEAN.

VOV.VN - The export of dried cassava chips since the beginning of 2020 has witnessed robust growth in comparison with the same period last year, and the demand for the chips is anticipated to continue increasing.

VOV.VN - Two Vietnamese businesses, Hanoi Trade Corporation and An Thai Coffee Joint Stock Company are participating in the first virtual international economic fair after its launch in Algeria on September 13.

VOV.VN - Police in the northern border province of Lao Cai have prosecuted and arrested seven people, charging them with allegedly trafficking U16 girls into China, local police said September 11.