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The northern province of Vinh Phuc pitched its potential, strength and projects in need of investments at a recent seminar in London.

Vietnam and the United Kingdom have enjoyed sound cooperation in past years, Senior Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army said.

The United Kingdom stands ready to back Ho Chi Minh City in developing infrastructure, said new British Consul-General Ian Gibbons on July 21.

The UK’s Commonwealth Fund will help the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice enhance its capacity via a project on implementing international arbitration standards.

Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Commerce Suvit Maesincee said Thailand and the UK have agreed in principle on the signing of a Free Trade Agreement in the context of the UK’s decision.

Industry insiders discussed the impacts of Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) on the Vietnamese wood sector during a workshop in Hanoi on July 14.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 14 sent a congratulatory message to Theresa May on her assumption of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK).

Vietnam’s exports to the United Kingdom will face several barriers if the country leaves the European Union.

Regardless of Britain’s decision to either exit or remain in the European Union on June 23, Thais’ demand for properties in the United Kingdom will not be affected.

Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City will continue holding meetings with local and foreign businesspeople to unlock obstacles facing them, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh La Thang pledged.

Japan and Britain agreed on June 5 to launch talks between their senior defence officials on programmes aimed at helping ASEAN members upgrade their maritime capabilities.

Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh on June 4 held bilateral meetings with representatives from the EU, the United Kingdom and Italy on the sidelines of the 15th Shangri La Dialogue.

A conference to discuss trade opportunities between Da Nang and the UK was in the central city on June 3

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong has called for the support of British parliamentarians so that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will soon be approved by the UK.