Vietnam, Sri Lanka target $1 bln in bilateral trade
During their talks in Hanoi, the two Presidents pledge to expand cooperation in important fields such as agriculture, food security, science and technology, education, and tourism.
Topic: Sri Lanka
Vietnam-Sri Lanka direct flights proposed
The Sri Lankan President expressed hope for increased Vietnamese investment in Sri Lanka, particularly in agriculture, education, religion, culture, tourism, and aviation.
Rice exports up as demand rises
Vietnam exported 3.5 million tons of rice worth $1.7 billion in the first half of 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, up 16.2 per cent in volume and 4.6 per cent in value over the same period of 2021. Growth came from high demand in markets such as China, Bangladesh, Iran, and Sri Lanka.