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Vietnam has become an attractive destination in Southeast Asia for Russian tourists, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

Rusagro, one of the largest agricultural groups in Russia , plans to sell pork to Vietnam in 2017, according to Sputnik radio.

A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Popularisation and Education led by the commission’s deputy head Mai Van Ninh paid a visit to Russia from August 20-24.

An exchange programme was held in Moscow on August 22 to promote friendship between Vietnam and Russia.

A Russian expert on Asia-Pacific and the ASEAN from the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies has hailed Vietnam as an attractive market for investors and a highly competitive economy.

Three Vietnamese children performed in an international opera entitled “Dream of the 21 st century” held by the Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation (Rosatom) on August 18 in Russia.

Business and investment promotion activities arranged by the Vietnamese Business Association in Russia have remarkably contributed to boosting economic and trade links between the two countries.

New cooperation agreements between the Vietnam War Veterans' Association (VWVA) and the Russian Veterans’ Union were discussed at a meeting in Moscow on July 29.

The Vietnamese editions of three Russian classic literature works were made public at a ceremony held in Hanoi on July 22.

Domestic enterprises will receive support for their participation in the Ho Chi Minh City Products Week, which will take place from October 6-14 in Moscow, Russia.

Two VIP version Sukhoi Superjet-100 (SSJ-100) airliners were delivered to the Royal Thai Air Force on July 15.

Russia maintains its “consistent and invariable” stance on non-use of force and diplomatic dialogue to settle maritime disputes in the East Sea, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman on July 14.

Nearly 70 paintings featuring family sentiment and peace for world by Hanoi children are being showcased at an exhibition opened on the occasion of the Russian Day of Family, Love and Fidelity.

About 125 Vietnamese golfers from many countries worldwide competed at the Golden Lotus, an annual expanded golf tournament held on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia on July 1-2.