Chinese and US officials on Saturday held "professional, rational and pragmatic" talks about policy issues of mutual concern and specific issues raised by the business communities of the two countries, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said, adding to increasing exchanges between officials of the two countries aimed at stabilizing bilateral ties.

The Southeast Asian economies remain steadfastly resilient and delivered credible economic growth in the second quarter of 2024, with Vietnam and the Philippines continuing as the region’s top two performing economies, growing at 6.9% and 6.3%, respectively, according to McKinsey & Company, a US multinational strategy and management consulting firm.

In June, the Vietnam Trade Office in Pakistan mobilised and directly led a delegation of Pakistani businesses to participate in the 2024 International Supply Chain Connection event in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia with promising potential and favourable macroeconomic factors such as a young population, skilled labour force, and abundant natural resources, according to Deputy Chairman & CEO of Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) Wee Ee Cheong.

Vietnam's aquatic product exports are on track to hit a target of 9.5 billion USD by the end of this year, buoyed by sustained positive growth in recent months, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

China and Spain will see more opportunities to deepen their economic cooperation, particularly in key areas such as agriculture and green energy, where both sides have strong complementarities, Chinese experts said, against the backdrop of an official China visit by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from Sunday to Wednesday by invitation.

The official visit to Russia by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, which will see the top legislator co-chairing the third session of the Vietnam-Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, is expected to create new momentum for bilateral trade – a highlight in the two nations’ relationship since they established diplomatic ties in 1950.

Fresh coconuts, a burgeoning contributor to Vietnam's agricultural exports, are poised to make a substantial impact on the nation's economy through increased shipments to China, according to officials.

Despite potential risks, Việt Nam is regarded as one of the fastest-growing economies within the ASEAN region, serving as a crucial link to ASEAN and beyond, speakers said at a conference in HCM City on Friday.

The final months of the year are when consumers typically renovate and redecorate their homes in preparation for the New Year, providing a significant boost in export orders for the wood industry.