2023 Russia-Vietnam bilateral trade expected to be about US$3 billion

The ASEAN Village Network (AVN) will focus on three cooperation areas in its implementation namely tourist village, digital village and One Village One Product (OVOP), in order to promote the comprehensive connectivity and development in the region.

A training conference was held in Brussels on May 15 to promote Belgian businesses’ understanding of the business environment and culture of Vietnam.

The Philippines, as the last member country to deposit its instrument of ratification recently, will see the agreement enter into force on June 2.

Vietnamese dragon fruit exporters are expected to have another difficult year as more countries grow the fruit and make the international market increasingly competitive.

Both sides also affirmed their commitment to work together on common priorities for WTO (World Trade Organisation) reforms including issues pertaining to the dispute resolution mechanism, subsidies on agriculture and fisheries, ecommerce moratoriums as well as domestic legislation, the commerce ministry said.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet is attending the 79th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) that is being held in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 15 and 16, with the participation of nearly 650 delegates from 49 countries and territories as well as regional and international organisations.

The country will export a first batch of ruby plums to Hong Kong this week at VND400,000 ($17) a kilogram, nearly double the domestic price.

Vietnamese's exports to Africa can enjoy new opportunities brought about by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, the MoIT said.

UK Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, launches negotiations for a modern, updated free trade agreement with Switzerland.