VOV.VN - Among the three markets that purchase the most agricultural products from the nation, China currently takes the top spot with US$8.7 billion during the initial nine months of the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) convened the eighth World Investment Forum (WIF) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 16-20, focusing its discussions on investment challenges faced by developing nations amid the ongoing crisis.

Vietnam is rapidly embracing technology to develop digital and smart tourism, aiming to create fresh and attractive products, lure tourists, enhance competitiveness, stimulate growth, and achieve sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic exports reached US$38.48 billion in the past nine months of the year, of which exports to China accounted for up to 22.1%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

More efforts are needed to lower logistics costs, which are still kept at a high level, to increase the economy’s competitiveness, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition showcasing 17 faces acting for the cause of sustainable development in Vietnam opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on October 20.

National Assembly (NA) General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Bui Van Cuong chaired a press conference in Hanoi on October 19, announcing the expected schedule and agenda for the upcoming 6th plenary session.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received leaders of Aramco group and the Saudi Fund for Development in Riyadh capital of Saudi Arabia on October 19.

President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong received President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun in Beijing on October 19, on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in China.

Amid a rising trend of green and sustainable tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is advised to design a strategy and measures to promote green tourism development and better meet tourists’ demands.