VOV.VN - The Kingdom of Belgium is Vietnam’s sixth largest European trading partner, followed by the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, with the two sides having successfully maintained a good relationship since first establishing diplomatic ties on March 22, 1973.

The Association of Vietnamese in France (UGVF) convened its 16th congress in Paris on December 11, with the participations of nearly 100 delegates.

Vietnamese fashion show themed “Vietnamese ‘Ao dai’ meets Thai silk” and Vietnamese designer Le Thi Lan Huong with a collection titled “Prosperous Planet” on December 11 were honoured as the best show and the best designer respectively at the third Thai Silk International Fashion Week.

VOV.VN - A wide range of Vietnamese products have been put on display at the 56th Hong Kong (China) Consumer Goods Fair which is running from December 9 to January 1, 2023.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to chair the Vietnam Economic Forum (VEF) 2023 to identify opportunities and challenges facing the Vietnamese economy next year, according to the Central Economic Commission.

VOV.VN - Hundreds of scientists, university graduates, and Vietnamese and international students studying and living in the Republic of Korea attended a conference in Seoul on December 11 to share ideas and present new research results.

VOV.VN - Korean media outlet News Nate has published an article stating that Vietnamese striker Nguyen Van Toan is set to join Seoul E-Land FC.

The consumption of Vietnamese goods has been on the rise, with over 90% of consumers prioritising products made in the country, statistics show.

The practical implementation of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has shown that it is an effective mechanism for the peaceful settlement of disputes at sea, said Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao, a member of the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 tenure.

“Vietnam in the contemporary world: transformation and adaptation” was the topic of the sixth international conference on Vietnamese studies held by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University-HCM City, on December 10.