VOV.VN - Vietnam's import and export value had reached US$633 billion by mid-December, with the country posting a trade surplus of approximately US$1.7 billion, according to statistics given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro has stated that Vietnam brings plenty of opportunities to Italy whilst simultaneously serving as a bridge to help the European country access the Southeast Asian market.

Vietnam wishes to receive further support from foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the near future, said Vietnamese officials.

The Korea Tourism Organisation in Vietnam (KTO Vietnam) held the Korea MICE Webinar on December 21 to promote outbound tours to the country on December 21, attracting over 500 travel, media agencies and enterprises from Hanoi and other localities.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam was elected as President of the Vietnam-Mongolia Friendship Association for the 2021-2026 tenure at a congress on December 21.

Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh hosted a reception for leaders of the BRG Group and Sumitomo Corporation Vietnam on December 21.

Many activities have been held in different localities to commemorate late General Vo Nguyen Giap on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25, 1911 - 2021) and the 77th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2021).

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed 16,325 new coronavirus infections in 62 cities and provinces across Vietnam during the past 24 hours, the MoH said in its coronavirus update on December 21.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia on December 21 published their Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy, setting out a roadmap to boost bilateral trade and investment ties.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Airlines Group, consisting of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO, will offer approximately two million tickets on all domestic flights during the upcoming 2022 Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet, to meet increasing travel demand.