VOV.VN - The 12th South China Sea International Conference is expected to contribute additional ideas and new initiatives as a means of promoting dialogue and co-operation in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

VOV.VN - China has retained its position as Vietnam’s largest trade partner and has become the first market to reach US$100 billion in terms of bilateral trade turnover, with this figure being achieved by the end of October, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired an ASEAN-New Zealand Summit on November 14 as part of celebrations for 45 years of diplomacy between the two sides.

VOV.VN -Leaders at the 8th ASEAN-US Summit on November 14 in Hanoi vowed to unite to get through the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis while maintaining peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea.

VOV.VN - The first day of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings on November 12, sent out a clear message that the contentious issue of the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, should be settled in accordance with international law.

A street stall “ragworm-pie” in Hanoi’s hectic Old Quarter earned its fame among local and foreign visitors.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang affirmed their readiness to work together at the 23rd ASEAN-China Summit on November 12 in Hanoi, an important part of ASEAN-China ties ahead in 2021 which will mark the 30th anniversary of joint co-operation and development.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Defence and Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien hosted a reception on November 10 in Hanoi for Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo.

VOV.VN - Providing that the internal procedures involving all related countries are completed in time, the signing ceremony of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is scheduled to take place on November 15, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and General Secretary of the National ASEAN 2020 Committee Nguyen Quoc Dung.

VOV.VN - The value of import-export turnover between Vietnam and Laos has increased again after more than half a year of slowdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with two-way trade turnover reaching nearly US$740 million by late September, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos.