A seminar to boost trade and investment between Vietnam and Russia was held in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on August 5.

The seminar provided local businesses with information on markets, potential partners and business opportunities in Russia .

At the event, a representative from the Russian Embassy in Vietnam reported on Russia ’s political and economic situation and its policies towards Vietnam .

The seminar was jointly held by the Vietnam-Russia Business Council, the Russian Embassy, the Russian Trade Representative Office in Vietnam , the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnam-Russia Joint Venture Bank and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry./.