As Vietnam and Russia upgraded bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012, the forthcoming official visit to Russia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to open new opportunities to advance bilateral trade relations to a higher level.

A get-together to mark the 107th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution (November 7, 1917 - 2024) was held by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) in HCM City on November 5.

VOV.VN - Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Russia hit US$2.74 billion in the past seven months, marking a remarkable increase of 45.5% year on year.

VOV.VN - A seminar was held within the framework of the trade connectivity project "Russian products in Vietnamese hotels" on January 23 in Moscow by the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association and the Russia - Vietnam Trade Association in co-ordination with the Vietnam Hotel Association.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is fully committed to creating the optimal conditions for businesses, including those from Russia, to operate successfully in the locality.