The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s decision to impose stronger COVID-19 control measures on travelers from Vietnam is likely to affect many areas in partnership between the two countries, including labour cooperation.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, head of the Vietnam-Laos Cooperation Committee, called for the countries’ stronger connections in key areas during talks with his counterpart Khamjane Vongphosy, who is also head of the Laos-Vietnam Cooperation Committee, in Vientiane on March 21.

Vietnamese and Lao businesses discussed ways to speed up the implementation of large-scale Vietnamese-invested projects in Laos and seek new cooperation projects of strategic importance during a workshop in Vientiane on March 21.

VOV.VN - Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and his entourage left Ho Chi Minh City on March 20 morning, concluding a week-long visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency has signed joint agreement with the People's Committees of Thua Thien – Hue, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh provinces on the Korea – Vietnam Peace Village Project to protect people from the multiple risks of unexploded ordnance, climate and health.

VOV.VN - Cambodia hopes Vietnam will continue to train human resources for the Cambodian army, coordinate in implementing defense protocols of the two countries, and conduct joint patrols on the border.

The Middle East market still has a large room for Vietnamese businesses to boost exports, experts said at the seminar on "Golden opportunity for Vietnamese exports to Middle Eastern countries after the COVID-19 pandemic" on March 17.

Vietnam and India have plenty of room for expanding their cooperation in both trade and investment, especially in the fields of digital, supporting industries, e-commerce, retail, and agricultural production, said participants at the 2nd Vietnam - India business forum held in HCM City on March 17.

The Pasaxon newspaper, the official mouthpiece of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, on March 16 front-paged an article highlighting the unique relationship between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh had a meeting on March 16 with Thai Minister of Construction Saksayam Chidchob who affirmed that Thailand is interested in strengthening transport cooperation with Vietnam.