The attraction of large foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from the US and Europe, especially into industries with high added value such as manufacturing, technology and pharmaceuticals, is a positive signal about Vietnam’s economic development and international cooperation as well as the country's efforts in improving its position on the global value chain.

The eighth meeting of the Vietnam-Italy Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation was held in Rome on October 17-18.

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic has recently organised a programme to foster connectivity between Vietnamese and Czech businesses, and introduce Vietnamese products to local residents.

VOV.VN - The successful third meeting of the Vietnam - Slovenia Intergovernmental Committee held in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana has provided a boost to bilateral relations across multiple fields, especially future trade activities.

VOV.VN - Vo Van Hoan, vice chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade of the province of Ontario in Canada Vic Fedeli discussed ways to propel bilateral ties forward in the near future during a reception held on October 11 in the southern metropolis.

VOV.VN - The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) will maintain close co-ordination with Vietnam as it seeks to seize upon fresh opportunities to expand co-operation in important fields.

A seminar was held by the Vietnam Trade and Industry Review in Hanoi on October 6 to discuss how to connect with the EU firms and make the best use of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

VOV.VN - There remains great potential to build stronger ties between Vietnamese and German businesses, especially in the field of renewable energy and vocational training, heard an economic and trade promotion conference held in Berlin on October 5.

VOV.VN - There remain plenty of opportunities for the further development of Vietnam-France relations, both at a bilateral level as well as in the international and multilateral arena, in accordance with both nations’ priorities.

VOV.VN - The Minister President of the German state of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, has raised high expectations of strengthening cooperation with Vietnam, especially in economy and labour, following his six-day trip to the Southeast Asian country, starting on October 1.