VOV.VN - Vietnam always considers Russia one of the top priority partners in its external policy, said President To Lam at a June 17 reception in Hanoi for Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko.

Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a route between Vietnam and the Philippines, making it the first Vietnamese carrier to establish a direct connection to the island nation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports are forecast to grow by between 10% and 12% in the year ahead, with a trade surplus reaching between US$21 billion to US$24 billion, according to June’s macroeconomic report released by MB Securities Company (MBS).

VOV.VN - A food festival titled “Ici Vietnam Festival 2024” has been held at Monge Square in Paris, France, as part of efforts to introduce local cuisine and culture to international friends.

VOV.VN - A delegation of northern Yen Bai province of Vietnam paid a working visit to Jeollanam-do province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) from June 14-16 to work out cooperation programmes between the two localities.

VOV.VN - Local representative Lydie Vu left Ho Chi Minh City on June 16 as she headed to Poland to compete for a title at the Miss Supranational 2024 pageant.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Independent Directors Association (VNIDA) is set to host the Vietnam Greenovation Forum 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26 amid the growing demand for sustainable development and the associated business opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese and Russian leaders exchanged letters of congratulations to mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations between the two nations (June 16).

Hundreds of Vietnamese products such as farm produce, food, handicrafts, garment and textitles along with dozens of traditional dishes were introduced at the the ASEAN Trade and Cuisine Fair 2024 – the first of its kind held in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 15.

Experts see a golden opportunity for Vietnam to tap into the booming Halal market, fueled by a surging global Muslim population.