VOV.VN - Trade turnover between the nation and the UK surged by 25% during the first half of the year, with both sides aiming to double the bilateral trade value to US$10 billion within the next five years, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long.

British Minister of State for Asia Nigel Adams on June 22 hosted a reception for newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Nguyen Hoang Long.

Logistics, considered a backbone of Vietnam’s economy, is among eight sectors prioritised by the national programme for digital transformation until 2025.