Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Small and Medium size Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups convened the first meeting of their bilateral cooperation committee in Hanoi on August 28, aiming to enhance collaboration between the two countries' SMEs and startups.

VOV.VN - The United States remained Vietnam’s largest iron and steel export market with volume reaching 1.11 million tonnes during the seven months of the year, representing a sharp rise of 89% on-year, according to data released by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The Vietnamese Embassy in China on August 28 held a ceremony to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945-2024).

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh received in Hanoi on August 28 visiting Minister of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises and Startups Oh Young Joo of the Republic of Korea, proposing the guest continue coordination with Vietnamese agencies to strengthen economic cooperation and promote the implementation of measures to increase bilateral trade.

Vietnam and Australia will prioritise coordination in implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including the newly established ministerial-level dialogue mechanisms on trade, energy and minerals to create a favourable environment for their businesses.

Delegations of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) joined in an exchange on the VCG’s Vessel 8004 in the northern city of Hai Phong on August 28 as part of their first exchange programme on Party and political affairs.

Nha Trang city in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa hosted the India-Khanh Hoa tourism promotion conference on August 28, drawing more than 300 delegates.

VOV.VN - The second annual Vietnam-Australia Forum with the theme of “Enhancing Economic Engagement, a Shared Vision for Prosperity” was recently held in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnam was the second largest provider of whitefish, mainly tra fish (pangasius), to the United- States during the first half of the year, with turnover reaching US$184 million, accounting for 21% of total US import turnover of the product, according to details given by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VDPO), which serves as the Standing Office of the Ministry of National Defence's Steering Committee on participation in the United Nations peacekeeping operations, held a conference in Hanoi on August 27 to review Vietnam's 10-year training work in UN peacekeeping activities.