Vietnam's rice export prices have reached the highest levels globally, surpassing those of Thailand, Pakistan, and other major exporters, the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has announced.

The State Bank of Vietnam and the Bank of Laos have jointly organised a conference to share experience in promoting the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks.

The 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) officially concluded in the capital city on August 22 afternoon, successfully completing the agenda and planned activities.

Chairman of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) Uong Chu Luu held talks with Lao National Assembly Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity Sommad Pholsena on August 22 in Hanoi, focusing on orientations for cooperation between the two agencies in the coming time.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia held a ceremony on August 21 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 22 praised Vietnamese expatriates for their wholehearted support and assistance to the fatherland over the years and said the Party and State stay ready to address their concerns.

VOV.VN - Twenty-five Vietnamese garment makers have showcased their products at the recent Sourcing at Magic Fashion Trade Show in Las Vegas, USA, to sound out market opportunities, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Germany held a seminar on August 21 to explore measures driving cooperation in workforce recruitment and vocational training amid labour shortages there, with a particular focus on Mecklenburg-West Pomerania state.

Around 100 Vietnamese labourers working at the "Hanoi" garment factory - the largest group of Vietnamese working near conflict zones in Russia's Kursk oblast, have been still working hard to ensure timely delivery of products to customers, despite the ongoing conflict in border areas between Russia and Ukraine.

VOV.VN - Cơm tấm, bánh tét, and bánh bèo are the three Vietnamese cuisines to feature on the list of the top 100 rice dishes in the world, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.