During the 24 years of its membership of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Vietnam has made active and proactive contributions to the forum, thus helping promote regional peace, stability, cooperation and economic linkage.

Strong purchasing power and demand have created a fast and strong locomotive for economic growth, and Vietnam is forecast to record a GDP growth rate of over 8% this year, said Executive Chairman of Dragon Capital Dominic Scriven.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese economy is expected to continue facing obstacles in the time ahead due to unfavourable factors locally and globally, the World Bank said in its November economic update released on November 16.

VOV.VN - Thailand is keen to develop comprehensive co-operative ties with Vietnam, with the two countries striving to make greater efforts to promote their strengths, as well as the continuity and sustainability of the supply chain to produce high-quality products in the region.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed Singapore support Vietnam in building a digital platform and promoting digital transformation while meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 12 on the occasion of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed that the Vietnamese Party, Government and people always treasure and give top priority to developing the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership with China.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Cambodia on November 9 issued a joint statement on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s two-day official visit to Cambodia, affirming the resolve to further consolidate and develop their friendship and cooperation in an increasingly substantive and effective manner.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception on November 6 in Hanoi for the newly-appointed Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van Den Bossche, during which the Vietnamese cabinet leader affirmed their commitment to maintaining ties with the European nation.

Given current regional and international situation, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member economies should continue to strengthen trust and cooperation, and fully and effectively implement agreements and commitments.

Vietnam’s economy has seen strong recovery this year, according to data from the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.