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.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam on December 17 conducted a final rehearsal for the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 – a major international event scheduled to take place from December 19 to 22.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on December 17 received Belarussian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin who is on an official visit to Vietnam and attending the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024.

VOV.VN - Laos gives top priority to enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, reaffirmed top leaders of Laos during their separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son in Vientiane on December 17.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh and a group of Vietnamese businesses led by Ambassador Nguyen Manh Cuong visited and worked with government agencies and business partners in Sylhet city of Moulvibazar province, and Habiganj province.

The nine National Congress of the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) for the 2024–2029 tenure officially opened in Hanoi on December 17 morning, with the participation of 980 outstanding delegates representing nearly 21 million Vietnamese youths at home and abroad.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Belarus signed documents to boost bilateral defense cooperation following talks in Hanoi on December 17 between the two defense chiefs of both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will try to secure a win over the Philippines in their third Group B match to advance to ASEAN Cup 2024 semi-finals, said coach Kim Sang-sik.