Modern Diplomacy, an invaluable platform for assessing and evaluating complex international issues, on November 10 ran an article giving an assessment of Vietnam’s performance as ASEAN 2020 Chair and the significance of the 37th ASEAN Summit for the region amid current challenges.

The increase in Vietnam’s exports in recent years may prompt import countries to activate trade remedies against Vietnam’s products.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, expected to be signed on November 15 within the framework of the 37th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi, will be the world’s largest free trade agreement (FTA) and is a significant boost for ASEAN businesses, including those in Vietnam, according to insiders.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance have announced plans to revise petrol and oil prices, with new rates starting to drop considerably as of 3 p.m. on November 11.

Vietnam's GDP may achieve a growth rate of 6% or greater in 2021, according to economists and industry experts.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted the global supply chain and hurt regional economies, it may become a driving force for the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), said Chheang Vannarith, President of the Cambodian-based Asian Vision Institute (AVI).

VOV.VN - The value of import-export turnover between Vietnam and Laos has increased again after more than half a year of slowdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with two-way trade turnover reaching nearly US$740 million by late September, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos.

Many banks have gained significant profit increases from foreign exchange (forex) trading this year, figures show.

The 18th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2020) is slated for December 3-5 in HCM City, with 250 firms introducing their products at 350 pavilions.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam M&A Forum 2020 is scheduled to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24, according to a press conference which took place in Hanoi on November 5.