A seminar was held in Hanoi on March 21 to look back on achievements during the 50 years of the Vietnam - UK diplomatic relationship and the prospects of future bilateral ties.

A year since Vietnam reopened after a global pandemic, the country has seen trade recovering strongly.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, working in collaboration with the Scottish region and the Scotch Whiskey Association, recently organised the Vietnam-Scotland Connection event at Scotland House London, a hub connecting economic, trade, investment co-operation, and research of the Scottish regional Government in London.

Foreign investors, including those from the UK, are becoming more and more concerned about the environment and climate, said Ambassador of the UK to Vietnam Iain Frew.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese seafood exports to the UK have maintained a high growth rate of 22% during the first two months of the year despite an annual fall of between 18% and 50% in 10 other large markets globally, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - In order to achieve the export growth target of 6% and continue to maintain a trade surplus, the effective implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) commitments whilst accelerating the negotiation of new FTAs, as well as expanding and diversifying export markets, is a key solution that must be conducted.

Vietnam’s exports to the European and American markets will continue to benefit from free trade agreements (FTAs) that Vietnam signed with partners in the regions, said Ta Hoang Linh, director of the Europe-American Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Despite enduring numerous difficulties including global high inflation, weak consumption demand, and China's 'Zero-COVID' policy, Vietnamese pepper exports last year edged up 2.7% to reach US$963 million in value compared to 2021, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) has promoted the export of Vietnamese goods to the UK market, with the trade balance continuously recording a trade surplus exceeding billions of US$.

VOV.VN - The British Embassy on December 14 unveiled a logo for events to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK in 2023.