The import-export turnover between Vietnam and China reached nearly 130.8 billion USD in the first eight months of this year, according to the latest statistics from the General Department of Customs.

With a discharge rate of only 250 m³/s, the water release is unlikely to cause substantial flooding in the downstream regions of Vietnam.

Amidst the serious flooding in some northern localities under the impact of super typhoon Yagi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has swiftly sought close cooperation with China in flood prevention.

As scheduled, a passenger bus departs at 9am (China time) from Nanning and arrives in Ha Long at 2:30 pm (Vietnam time) on every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Chinese carrier Colorful Guizhou Airlines has chosen Hanoi as its first international destination by launching a direct air route between Guiyang city (China) and Hanoi.

Kim Long Motor Hue JSC and Yu Chai of China on August 23 signed a contract to build a US$260 million motor manufacturing factory at Chan My – Lang Co economic zone in Thua Thien-Hue province, central Vietnam.

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), in the first seven months of this year, 2.1 million Chinese visitors arrived in Vietnam, a surge of about 200% year on year.

A few weeks ago, a representative from a Chinese investment fund approached several economists in Hanoi, requesting presentations for Chinese investors on Vietnam's macroeconomic situation and its policies for attracting FDI.

Two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and China fetched US$112.2 billion in the past seven months, up 25% year on year.

China is increasing its investment into Vietnam to get the lion’s share of the dynamically developing economy.

Mong Cai city and China’s Dongxing city have agreed to implement a pilot programme extending the operating hours of the Bac Luan II border gate in order to facilitate the handling of goods, reduce congestion, and increase trade volume.

Chinese tire manufacturer Sailun is planning to pour an additional US$200 million into Vietnam, raising its total investment in the country to US$1.7 billion.

The import - export turnover between Vietnam and China is predicted to approximate and even exceed 200 billion USD in 2024, driven by strong trade improvement in the first half of the year.

On July 6, the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, in collaboration with the China Foreign Affairs University, held a working group meeting within the framework of the ASEAN-China Network of Think Tanks.

PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam's eagerness to enhance transport connectivity, including railways, for green development and national growth during a meeting with Lou Qiliang, Chairman of China Railway Signal Corporation (CRSC), on June 25.

Measures have been taken to assist businesses involved in expediting customs procedures conveniently at the Bac Luan II Bridge customs gate.

An upward trend has been recorded in Chinese recent investments in Vietnam, which is hoped to help fuel the industries the country has demand for such as high technology, renewables, supporting industries, electronics, and green finance.

Chinese-French filmmaker and author Dai Sijie will be the jury chair of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF) in the most important category - the Asian Film Awards.

The event is seen as an important milestone for trade and tourism to boost the capacity of efficiency of customs clearance.