The historic trade agreement between the UK and the six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is being hailed as a major victory for British businesses and workers, with the value of the deal estimated to be double the original projections.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Qatar to strengthen energy cooperation with Viet Nam, particularly in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, during a reception for Qatari Ambassador Khalid Ali Abdullah Abel in Ha Noi on March 17.

Transport Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) recently met in Turkey to seek measures to promote rail and road corridors linking the Gulf with Europe and Africa. The conference reflected the OIC’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity, strengthen supply chains, and humanitarian logistics.