Reference book on Vietnam’s economy published in Russia
The first handbook on Vietnam's foreign economic affairs has been published in Russia, providing basic and up-to-date information on the achievements, orientations, external operations, and integration process of the economy.
The reference book on Vietnam's foreign economic affairs (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The first handbook on Vietnam'sforeign economic affairs has been published in Russia, providing basicand up-to-date information on the achievements, orientations, external operations,and integration process of the economy.
The five-part book was a collaboration of scientists at the RussianAcademy of Sciences (RAS)’s Institute of China and Contemporary Asia (ICCA) andresearch fellows and students at the Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)’s Instituteof Asian and African Studies. It was funded by a foundation for promoting Russia-Vietnamcooperation.
The first part of the book covers the characteristics anddevelopment trends of Vietnam's economy, and a brief assessment of the country’ssocio-economic situation during 2010 - 2020. Part two provides an overview on itsleading sectors and fields serving foreign trade. Part three summarisesVietnam's economic and trade relations with leading partners in the world. Thelast two parts contain information necessary for the registration and operationof a foreign enterprise in Vietnam, including the administrative and legalenvironment.
Speaking at the book launch ceremony in Moscow on December16, Maxim Golikov from the Presidential Experts’ Directorate under the Russian PresidentialExecutive Office said Vietnam is a leading developing country in Southeast Asiaand one of Russia's priorities, but information about the economy forbusinesses is still lacking.
The handbook with an overview and in-depth analysis of the marketis very useful for Russian firms, he noted.
Vietnamese Trade Counselor in Russia Duong Hoang Minh saidhe believes that this scientific publication will contribute to promoting tradeand investment between the two countries.
Kiril Babaev, acting director of the ICCA, added that thisis a very useful book for both the scientific and business communities./.
In the context of complicated developments in the Asia-Pacific region in general and the East Sea in particular, Vietnam’s approach to regional issues has made significant contributions to peace development in the region, said a Russian expert.
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The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology on May 10 welcomed the Akademik Oparin research vessel of the Russian Academy of Sciences that came to conduct a joint scientific survey in the East Sea area of Vietnam.
Scholars and experts from Russia, France, Japan and Vietnam attended a roundtable held on May 20 to discuss the role of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in national construction as well as the outcomes of the CPV’s 13th National Congress.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The reference book on Vietnam's foreign economic affairs (Photo: VNA) 
