The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said at a seminar held in Hanoi on August 4 that it will work with other ministries and sectors to accelerate the early establishment of Vietnam bamboo association in a bid to develop the bamboo processing industry.

The socio-economic impacts of the two-year-old EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) along with issues that the deal poses for Vietnam were under focus at a scientific seminar held in Hanoi on August 4.

Bamboo Airways will adjust the path of its flights between Vietnam and Taiwan on August 6 to avoid areas near Taiwan (China) where China plans to hold military exercises following a directive by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

While many products exported to the UK enjoyed strong increases thanks to the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), Vietnam’s timber industry is facing difficulties in expanding in this market, requiring manufacturers and exporters to change their business strategies.

VOV.VN - Powerhouse Australia defeated Vietnam 2-0 in the final match of the AFF U18 Women’s Championship in Indonesia on August 4 evening, clinching the title of the tournament.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted separate receptions for the new ambassadors of Cuba and Russia in Hanoi on August 4.

VOV.VN - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a meeting on August 4 with his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi on the sidelines of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55), which is taking place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

VOV.VN - The first six girls who were the winners of the Miss Sports, Miss Sea, and Head to Head Challenge sub-contests have been announced as being among the Top 20 finalists of the Miss World Vietnam 2022 pageant.

VOV.VN - The winning team of the international U19 tournament is set to receive a cash prize of US$10,000, the organisers said at a press conference held on August 4 in the southern province of Binh Duong.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hailed efforts made by the banking sector on August 4 in terms of digital transformation due to their diverse range of products and services for both people and businesses.