VOV.VN - Vietnam’s population is scheduled to reach 100 million this year, making it the 15th most populous country worldwide.

Vietnam supports and appreciates the role of the ASEAN Chair in connecting with all stakeholders in finding a peaceful and sustainable solution to the Myanmar situation, as well as the bloc's efforts to promote humanitarian relief in the country and the repatriation process in Rakhine State, said Minister Counsellor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines recently launched a direct air route connecting Hanoi with India’s Mumbai so as to strengthen trade, and socio-cultural connectivity between the two nations.

TT Meridian, a leading international logistics and trading company specialising in the UK and Vietnam markets, on May 19 announced a new all-cargo air route between the UK and Vietnam via Turkmenistan.

Vietnam’s tourism may attract 10 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, surpassing the target of 8 million previously set by the sector, according to deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran held a ceremony on May 20 evening in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the two countries’ diplomatic ties (August 4, 1973).

The very first Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG) will be held in Ho Chi Minh City from August 10 to 12 by Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and VINEXAD Company.

The aviation industry continues showing signs of recovery, with business results growing strongly after struggling for a while.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam - Japan business forum on the afternoon of May 21 as part of his activities within the framework of the expanded Summit of the Group of Seven (G7) countries and his working visit to Japan.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam (May 19), the French Consulate in HCM City, the Agency of Business France, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) and Taste France co-hosted a baguette-making contest on May 19.