VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung and his Lao counterpart Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune virtually co-chaired the 6th Political Consultation between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs to discuss bilateral relations as well as global issues of mutual concern.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang on August 30 received his Lao counterpart Yong Chanthalangsy, who came to offer congratulations on Vietnam’s 76th National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - The nation calls on concerned parties in Afghanistan to ensure the security and safety of all Afghans and foreign nationals currently in Afghanistan, including Vietnamese citizens.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP growth rate is unlikely to achieve the target of between 6% and 6.3% set for this year due to the impact of the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections across the country, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - The growth rate of non-alcoholic beverage exports from Vietnam to Australia during the first half the year increased by 59% to US$9.5 million compared to the same period last year, according to details given by the International Trade Centre.

VOV.VN - Artists nationwide are set to participate in a virtual concert on September 3 hosted by the Vietnamese Musicians Association (VMA) as they help the country during its ongoing struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam exported nearly 919,000 tonnes of rubber, earning US$1.54 billion in the first seven months of 2021 with the price of US$1,677 per tonne, up 34.2%, 74.5% and 30% respectively, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

An online exhibition held by the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is underway to introduce 18 paintings on various materials by 15 individuals and groups of painters, featuring historical events leading to the success of the August Revolution in 1945.

An official of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has suggested ways for the Vietnamese economy to keep moving forwards amid considerable challenges caused by the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections.

The Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) has urged international card organisations Visa and Mastercard to reduce several types of fees on Vietnamese banks as the fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam has seriously affected the lives and production of people and businesses.