VOV.VN - Vietnam and Japan should hammer out mechanisms to effectively implement free trade agreements, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) deal, to help make breakthroughs in bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation.

President To Lam’s upcoming state visit to Laos, his first trip abroad after taking office in June, shows the Vietnamese Party and State's consistent policy on attaching great importance and giving the highest priority to reinforcing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung.

The supply of new apartments in Hanoi increased fourfold in the second quarter of 2024 from the previous quarter, Nguyen Hoai An, Senior Director for the research and consulting division at CBRE Vietnam, said at a press conference on July 9.

VOV.VN - Localities of Vietnam and China have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen coordination in border security and safety management and protection.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Russia examined preparations for the coming Meeting of their Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Trade and Scientific and Technological Cooperation, during their online meeting held on July 9.

VOV.VN - Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG) 2024 is set to get underway in Ho Chi Minh City from August 1 to 3, to help domestic and international logistics firms to co-operate and select solutions for service optimization.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) on July 9 launched a video clip promoting the country’s railway tourism as a product that is expected to bring an interesting experience for travelers.

VOV.VN - The 2024 Toyota Concert is set to return to Hanoi in early August to bring impressive classical music to the public.

VOV.VN - The Truth National Political Publishing House has recently released a book reviewing 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France (1973-2023).

Domestic consumption is likely to lose steam as consumers face uncertainties, along with changes to shopping trends. Meanwhile, businesses have reported it's increasingly difficult to maintain purchasing power and reduce inventory buildup, said industry insiders and economists.