The ASEAN Week 2020, which was hosted by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, with a series of cultural, scientific and educational events, has concluded, helping to strengthen ASEAN-Russia exchanges and cooperation.

VOV.VN - The nation has come together with the Republic of Korea (RoK) to sign a series of important documents, including a letter of exchange regarding the implementation of the aggregate origin of textile materials between both sides as set out in the Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

VOV.VN - The 2020 International Food Festival was held in Hanoi capital on December 6, introducing visitors to traditional dishes and popular cultures of foreign countries and Vietnam.

Over VND34 billion (over US$1.4 million) were raised for the “For national seas and islands – For the fatherland frontline” fund at an art exchange programme co-organised by the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in Ho Chi Minh City and the municipal television HTV on December 2.

The Operations Centre of the State Bank of Vietnam, on November 24, adjusted down both the buying and selling rates for the US dollar, the first adjustment made so far this year.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam-US Forum kicked off on November 24 in Hanoi in an effort to support women in international economic integration whilst promoting their role in people-to-people exchanges between the countries.

VOV.VN - An Israel-Vietnam B2B matching webinar on consumer products 2020 was held on November 23 for the purpose of connecting Vietnamese producers and exporters with potential Israeli trade partners.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the United States have reaffirmed their strong comprehensive partnership during talks in Hanoi on November 21 between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam Pham Binh Minh and National Security Advisor of the US Robert C. O’Brien.

The value of corporate bonds issued in October was VND9.5 trillion (US$409 million), down 12.8% from September, according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).

VOV.VN - A special cultural-art program was held at Hanoi Opera House on November 16 to promote the diverse cultures of ASEAN, helping strengthen exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam and Indonesia.