Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Czech counterpart Andrej Babis exchanged views on relations between the two countries, notably cooperation in COVID-19 combat, during their online talks on August 9.

VOV.VN - The export of Vietnamese forestry products during the seven months of the year soared by 55% to US$10.25 billion, according to data from the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

VOV.VN - Several Vietnamese firms have made great strides recently as they invest in advanced technologies aimed at launching products to meet the stringent requirements set by the EU in terms of quality and environmental protection standards.

VOV.VN - Phones and components continued to lead the way among Vietnam’s key export items during the opening seven months of the year with their value increasing by 11.9% to reach US$29.35 billion, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The local textile and garment industry continued to enjoy robust growth during the first half of the year as export turnover saw an annual increase of 15% to reach US$15.2 billion, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Chi Linh city in the northern province of Hai Duong hosted a recent conference on August 5 aimed at supporting the consumption and export of local agricultural products, especially longans.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese cashew nut exports are anticipated to see robust growth ahead in the third quarter of the year due to growing demand in both the United States and the EU, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - The opening seven months of the year saw Vietnamese exports to the EU market reach US$22.5 billion, an annual increase of 15.5%, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has created a favourable corridor for trade between the two sides and brought new impetus to economic cooperation between Vietnam and the EU, Nguyen Van Thao, head of the Mission of Vietnam to the EU, has said.

VOV.VN - The COVID-19 outbreaks in Ho Chi Minh City and many southern provinces are destroying the "health" of local businesses and hindering economic recovery, meaning the economic growth target of 6.5% set by the Government has never been as difficult and challenging as it is now.