The 30th anniversary of the Vietnam-Israel diplomatic relations in 2023 opens the door for the Vietnamese Embassy in the Western Asian nation to step up economic-diplomacy-related activities, especially promoting the early approval of a bilateral free trade agreement, affirmed Ambassador Ly Duc Trung.

The upgrading of the Vietnam-Republic of Korea relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership is a new milestone in bilateral ties, according to diplomats and experts on Vietnam-RoK ties.

General Phan Van Giang, Vice Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Defence Minister, hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 6 for Divisional General Víctor Rojo Ramos, head of the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR).

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the National Union Alliance Chamber of Cambodia (NACC) organised a five-day conference starting December 6 in Ho Chi Minh City to exchange experience in trade union work.

A conference to raise knowledge about policies and laws related to the Vietnam-Laos border took place on December 6 in the central province of Nghe An, gathering nearly 200 village chiefs from 20 border provinces of the nations.

VOV.VN - A national forum aimed at fostering greater development among local digital enterprises is scheduled to get underway on December 8 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) reported the number of international searches for Vietnamese tourism has stayed high over the past months, mostly coming from the Republic of Korea, India and the United States.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to sports training, to promote international sports cooperation between the two countries in the future.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to host an international exhibition in April 2023 providing a comprehensive online and offline solution for buyers seeking new sourcing options, organisers said at a press briefing on December 6.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Ninh City Union of Friendship Organisations hosted a ceremony on December 6 to mark the 95th National Day of Thailand and the 95th birth anniversary of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.