Vietnam and Italy Boost Cooperation in Defense and Economy
Vietnam is strengthening its economic and defense ties with Italy. Bilateral trade is nearing $8 billion, with Italy ranking as Vietnam's third-largest trading partner in the EU. Defense cooperation is also advancing, with expectations for continued support for the Vietnam Defense Attaché Office in Italy.
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