AI and semiconductors have been identified as core sectors for development by both Vietnam and the US in the coming decade, thus contributing to balancing trade and investment between the two countries.

The Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV) and Singapore-based CWT International Limited, a leading provider of logistics and related engineering services, on December 5 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation in commodity logistics.

“As Chairman of the Sunwah Group (Hong Kong), I am proud that our efforts over the past 55 years in Vietnam played a significant role in fostering economic cooperation and mutual development between Vietnam and China.” - Dr. Jonathan Choi, Chairman of the Sunwah Group, shared.

Phan Dinh Trac, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs, hosted a reception on December 14 for Venezuelan Agriculture and Land Minister Wilmar Castro Soteldo, who is in Vietnam for the first International Rice Festival 2023.

Vietnam has planned to develop culinary tourism into a national strategic product, contributing to improving the competitiveness and brand of Vietnam's tourism.

Metfone, the Cambodia-based affiliate of the military-run telecom group Viettel, and ISI Group of Cambodia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation in Phnom Penh on March 29.

The Electricity of Vietnam Generation Corporation No. 2 (EVNGenco2) inked a strategic cooperation agreement with Sembcorp Industries of Singapore on July 11 in Can Tho city to explore a strategic partnership on July 11 in Can Tho city.

Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on March 30 presented the second-class Labour Order to Australian-based Norfolk Group, one of the first foreign firms landing investment in hi-end restaurants and hotels in Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

Truong Hai Auto Joint Stock Company (Thaco), and French automotive manufacturer Peugeot recently announced their strategic cooperation in motorcycle manufacturing for domestic distribution and export.

Vietnam, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, has gained remarkable economic growth and international integration achievements, said a French politician.

Thadi, the agricultural arm of automotive manufacturer Thaco Group, will shake hands with pangasius exporter Hung Vuong JSC (HVG) to raise pigs following the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)’s standards.

Valuable information to enhance exports to Singapore was shared among experts and businesses at a seminar held by the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) in the southern hub on June 25.

The Malaysian Home Ministry is formulating a holistic enforcement plan against illegal immigrants as a more comprehensive effort towards strengthening governance and improving the existing enforcement operation system.

Vietnam and France have agreed to chart a new course for the bilateral relationship during the talks between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong and France’s President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on March 27.

President Tran Dai Quang has praised the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre for its contributions to promoting scientific research and socio-economic development, and ensuring defence-security in each country, thus strengthening the traditional friendship and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

Denmark will provide technical support for Vietnamese partners in the four strategic cooperation areas of education, healthcare, food safety and environment.

Chinese President Xi Jinping had a meeting in Beijing on August 19 with Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, who began a five-day official visit to China on August 17.

Vietjet Air and the Incheon Tourism Organisation of the RoK on June 30 signed an agreement to promote cooperation in developing products and services, to facilitate travel between the two countries.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen. Vo Van Tuan expressed his hope to beef up defence cooperation with India.