VOV.VN - Vietnam is currently one of Cambodia's three largest trading partners, with bilateral trade turnover continuing to grow rapidly by 21.9% year-on-year to US$5.8 billion up to the end of the third quarter of this year, according to the latest statistics from the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to create more opportunities for expanding economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations, according to experts.

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on October 10 released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics, in which it affirms Vietnam and Mexico have emerged as “connecting” economies – stepping in as the source for many products - in the restructuring of global supply chains that serve the US market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 1.37 million tonnes of rubber worth US$2.18 billion during the nine-month period, representing a fall of 2.2% in volume but an increase of 16.4% in value against the same period from last year, according to details given by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

A conference promoting connection between Vietnamese and Indonesian businesses took place in Tangerang, Indonesia on October 9, bringing together representatives from more than 100 firms of both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by about 7.4% in the third quarter and 6.82% during the first nine months of the year, showing it is on track to meet and even surpass this year’s 6.5-7% growth target.

Vietnam and the Netherlands, together with the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), co-organised a seminar in Geneva, Switzerland on October 8 to discuss Vietnam’s trade integration, development, and environmental management.

From January 1, 2029, residents engaging in cross-border trade, whether buying, selling, or exchanging goods, will be required to complete import-export procedures in person.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria and Tunisia last week coordinated with the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) to organise a conference to connect Vietnamese businesses and their peers in Tunis.

The Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos Business Forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 6 to promote trade connections among businesses of the three countries.