VOV.VN - Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly Rossen Zhelyazkov is scheduled to arrive in Hanoi on January 5, beginning a four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue.

Experts gathered at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on January 4 to seek ways for domestic firms to effectively exploit the US market as the two countries have upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The upcoming official visit of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to Vietnam from January 6-7 is expected to enhance the trust and close bond between the two Parties and Governments and contribute to making the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation more substantial and effective, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Technology DA Company on January 3 announced that it has signed an exclusive contract for importing natural graphite with Vietnam Graphite Group (VGG).

VOV.VN - Travel magazine Travel and Leisure Asia has named both Vietnam and Thailand as popular gems in Southeast Asia due to their vibrant cultures, diverse landscapes, and thrilling adventures.

VOV.VN - As many as 350 local and foreign firms are expected to attend the 17th International Exhibition on Automobile, Transportation and Supporting Industry (Vietnam AutoExpo 2024) which is due to take place in Hanoi from June 13 to 16.

Vietnam's exports to the EU and the US in 2023 were estimated to reach around US$166 billion, a 9.6% decrease while imports were estimated at nearly US$41 billion, a 9.1% drop in comparison to 2022.

Vietnam shipped 1.61 million tonnes of coffee abroad in 2023, earning US$4.18 billion, down 9.6% in volume but up 3.1% in value year-on-year.

Strong cultural industries will help promote Vietnam’s stature in the region, said Prof. Furuta Motoo, Rector of the Vietnam Japan University under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

The first domestic and international visitors to Vietnam in 2014 received a special welcome ceremony with bouquets and special gifts held by the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in collaboration with localities nationwide on January 1.