VOV.VN - Vietnam and Italy have consented to plans for post-pandemic economic recovery and optimising the benefits from the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as a way of promoting economic ties between the two nations.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs came together with the Secretariat of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on December 8 to organise a webinar entitled “Harnessing fintech skills of women-led micro small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) in promoting inclusive growth against COVID-19”.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh addressed a debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) under the chair of President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa on December 4 to discuss co-operation activities between the UN and the African Union (AU).

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on December 2 decided to expel former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and former member of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Party Civil Affairs Committee Ho Thi Kim Thoa from the Party.

VOV.VN - The nation has successfully maintained a close-knit and special relationship with Cuba which has transcended the definition of normal international relations, appearing more similar to ties of brotherhood and comradeship.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in co-ordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held a forum on November 30 to highlight the potential of the global Halal food market and the opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to gain entry into the lucrative market.

ASEAN heads of civil service convened an online meeting on November 18 within the framework of the 20th ASEAN Cooperation on Civil Service Matters (ACCSM).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people will cast their ballots to elect deputies to the next National Assembly and local People’s Councils on May 23, 2021, according to a resolution passed by the current 14th National Assembly on November 17.

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.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has urged the Transport Ministry to direct contractors to finish the upgrade of runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports and put them into operation before the year-end - the peak travel season.