VOV.VN - Vietnam and Laos have vowed to effectively implement defense cooperation mechanisms, including the 2025–2029 defense cooperation protocol and the 2025 defense cooperation plan.

All Vietnam's rubber’s top 15 export markets saw growth in export values in 2024, with Malaysia recording the highest increase, expanding fivefold, followed by Sri Lanka at 3.7 times, according to the Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA).

VOV.VN - Laos Minister of National Defense Khamliang Outhakaysone on December 18 began an official visit to Vietnam where he is scheduled to attend the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 and celebrations marking 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army.

A mid-term review meeting has taken place recently in Hanoi to look into the first phase of the Vietnam - Japan Joint Initiative in the new era, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vietnam (Vietnam APPG) made its debut in London on December 16, expected to help strengthen the two countries’ comprehensive cooperation as they prepare to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their strategic partnership next year.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam and the Vietnam Defense Attaché Office in Brunei co-organized a ceremony on December 17 to mark 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and 35 years of the All-People’s Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - 2024).

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Cambodia Tea Seiha is scheduled to pay an official visit to Vietnam from December 18 to 21, at the invitation of General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Thailand has maintained its position as Vietnam’s largest trading partner in ASEAN due to burgeoning trade, economic and investment activities between the two countries in recent times.

The Mekong Connect Forum 2024 kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 17, focusing on seeking measures to enhance economic, trade, and technological cooperation in the region, Ho Chi Minh City, and the rest of the country towards sustainable development.

To ensure best preparations for the upcoming Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, the armed forces involved are intensifying their rehearsals for the opening ceremony, which promises an impressive and captivating spectacle.