Vietnam serves as chair of the sessions on food safety and sanitary and phytosanitary measures during this time’s negotiations on the upgrade of the ASEAN - China Free Trade Area (ACFTA), expected to further facilitate Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s exports to China.

VOV.VN - On the basis of steadfastly carrying out the 'One China' policy, Vietnam maintains and develops folk and non-governmental ties with Taiwan in the fields of economics, trade, investment, science and technology, culture, and education without developing any state-level relations with Taiwan.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China held a get-together on January 12 for overseas Vietnamese living, working and studying in China ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival, which falls on February 10 this year.

The 18th theoretical workshop between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12, with a focus on experience and solutions to enhance the protection of the ecological environment during the process of national construction and modernisation.

China supports Vietnam's efforts toward industrialisation and modernisation, particularly in such key areas as green economy, digital economy, and energy transition, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo has affirmed.

President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 11 for Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee’s Secretariat and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee Li Shulei.

A cultural and academic exchange forum was held between Vietnam and China in Hanoi on January 11, drawing the participation of many experts, scholars, intellectuals and artists from the two countries.

VOV.VN - A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam on January 11 reaffirmed Vietnam’s readiness to join hands with other ASEAN members and partners to peacefully handle disputes and maintain peace and stability in the East Sea, known as South China Sea internationally.

VOV.VN - Seven Vietnamese businesses have been granted permission to export their bird's nest products to the Chinese market, according to Tran Thi Thu Phuong, head of International Cooperation and Communications Division under the Department of Animal Health.

VOV.VN - The export of agricultural products to China through border gates located in the northern province of Lao Cai have been running smoothly since the beginning of 2024, according to local customs officers.