Vietnam, Sri Lanka boost economic ties
At the third meeting of the Vietnam–Sri Lanka Joint Sub-Committee on Trade, the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of economic areas in the coming times.
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.