Trade between Vietnam and India in August picked up 12% from July, reaching US$1.02 billion despite the complications from the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in India.

The State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) held a workshop in Hanoi on September 22 to discuss measures to boost the effectiveness of public investment disbursement and the role of State audits.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s trade surplus reached a record high of US$14.46 billion by mid-September, the highest level ever recorded, according to figures released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The Institute of Indian and Southwest Asian Studies hosted a virtual workshop on September 22 to examine the future prospects of Vietnam-Sri Lanka relations on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

Vietnam’s first theatrical work made up of circus and cai luong (reformed arts) – Cay gay than (The Magic Stick) – has recently been launched in Hanoi.

Facing the heavy aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam is trying to further develop its smart cities. Pham Thai Lai, CEO of Siemens ASEAN and Vietnam, talked with Vietnam Investment Review about the obstacles facing cities today and the role of Siemens in supporting the country’s cities to become smarter.

Winners of the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2020 were announced on September 21.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the People’s Committee of Bac Ninh province, and Samsung Electronics Vietnam have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a programme to support Vietnamese businesses operating in the northern province.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has set down additional requirements for incoming passengers on international flights into Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Government's continued support of the local pharmaceutical industry will remain steadfast, according to a report released by Fitch Solutions, a macro research unit of Fitch Group.