VOV.VN - Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera is making an official visit to Vietnam from June 20 to June 25 at an invitation of Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is cutting down a series of key interest rates by 0.25%-0.5% from June 19, which is expected to make a double impact on the economy thanks to stronger credit activities and higher liquidity.

VOV.VN - As many as 13 Vietnamese enterprises and 25 Algerian firms gathered at a direct and virtual trade exchange programme held on June 18, aiming to strengthen connectivity and seek additional business opportunities.

VOV.VN - The latest Ao Dai (traditional long dress) collection created by designer Hue Thi will be introduced at Vietnam-Japan culture and trade exchange, which is scheduled to take place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 17 and June 18.

Youngsters in Ho Chi Minh City had an exchange on June 14 with peacekeepers of Vietnam's Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 3 in South Sudan.

A Vietnam-Malaysia arts and cultural exchange was held on June 11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries' diplomatic ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 219,000 tonnes of cashew nuts worth US$1.28 billion during the first five months of the year, increasing by 8.0% in volume and 5.5% in value compared to the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Cooperation between localities of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has seen the engagement of not only authorities but also businesses and people, heard a seminar in Seoul on May 30.

VOV.VN - The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City plans to organise a range of cultural exchange, tourism, trade, and investment promotion events this year, following similar events held last year marking 50 years of bilateral diplomacy between Vietnam and India.

Hanoi police have warned people against illegal foreign exchange trading platforms on the internet which have swindled many out of their money.