Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien on July 6 paid a courtesy visit to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko as part of the Vietnamese officer’s trip to the country.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien is leading a high-ranking delegation of the Defence Ministry on a working visit to Russia from July 5-7 at the invitation of the Russian Defence Ministry.

VOV.VN - Vietnam spent a total of US$480.32 million on importing meat and meat products during the first five months of the year, representing a rise of 1.6% in volume but a fall of 9.1% in value compared to the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported approximately 766,000 tonnes of rubber worth US$1.05 billion in the first six months of 2023, down 2.6% in volume and down 22.9% in value against the same period last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The goal of keeping inflation under 4.5% this year will be totally feasible, as the rate may range between 2.5-3.5%, experts said at a seminar held in Hanoi on July 4.

Several measures have been recommended to help Vietnamese exporters cope with dwindling demand in many markets around the world.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, member of the Central Military Commission, held a meeting on June 26 with Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Stepanovich Bezdetko.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam is developing citizen protection plans for Vietnamese expatriates in southern Russia amidst complicated situations there.

VOV.VN - A football tournament held for Vietnamese expats in Russia kicked off in Moscow on June 20, drawing the participation of around 400 players living and working in Russia.

VOV.VN - Vietnam always places importance on enhancing and expanding relations with Russia, considering it one of the top priorities in its foreign policy.