The first joint army training exercise of the Vietnamese and Chinese ground forces wrapped up at Jianglong Chongzuo Training Base in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on July 30.

VOV.VN - Durian exports are making a strong recovery, with total revenue projected to reach US$2.4 billion in 2025. For the first time in a decade, Vietnam is updating its national durian standards to improve product transparency and safeguard the reputation of its agricultural exports globally.

VOV.VN - A cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme for Zunyi city, Guizhou province, China, was held in Hanoi on July 29, introducing new travel routes and experiences for Vietnamese tourists on the Guiyang – Maotai Town (Zunyi) – Chongqing corridor.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China has launched a Vietnamese language course online for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) living in China.

VOV.VN - China (including Hong Kong) became the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp in the first half of the year, with export turnover reaching nearly US$595 million, an 81% increase year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The ground forces of Vietnam and China are conducting their first joint training exercise in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from July 21 to 30.

VOV.VN - Translator Nguyen Le Chi became the first Vietnamese recipient of the “Friend of Chinese Literature” title, awarded by Zhang Hongsan, president of the China Writers Association, in Nanjing of China, on July 21.

Representatives from departments and agencies of the northern border province of Lang Son and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region held talks on July 17 to review and promote cooperation in key areas, particularly trade, border management, and cultural exchange.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to support Chinese businesses investing in smart urban development, calling for cooperation in pilot projects, technology transfer, and human resource training.

VOV.VN - Citizen diplomacy remains a vital channel for enhancing Vietnam-China ties, especially as both countries undergo major institutional reforms.