Vietnam exports surge over 17% in Q1 despite Middle East tensions (03/04/2026)
Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly US$100 billion, up more than 17% year-on-year.
Despite mounting global headwinds, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s exports remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, reaching nearly US$100 billion, up more than 17% year-on-year.
South Africa suspends tax circumvention investigation into Vietnamese tires (03/04/2026)
The termination takes effect immediately upon the publication of the notice, officially closing the inquiry.
The termination takes effect immediately upon the publication of the notice, officially closing the inquiry.
Ho Chi Minh City promotes logistics supply chain cooperation with US state (03/04/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City and the US's Oregon state hold strong potential to develop logistics supply chains, helping boost bilateral trade, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–Oregon Economic Cooperation Forum on April 2.
Ho Chi Minh City and the US's Oregon state hold strong potential to develop logistics supply chains, helping boost bilateral trade, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–Oregon Economic Cooperation Forum on April 2.
HCM City's IPs attract $773mln in investment in Q1 (03/04/2026)
FDI accounting for $452.86 million of the total, with 19 newly licensed projects.
FDI accounting for $452.86 million of the total, with 19 newly licensed projects.
ITA and OpportunItaly help Italian companies access Vietnam market (03/04/2026)
ProPak Vietnam 2026, held from March 31 to April 2, in Ho Chi Minh City, by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association, is showcasing leading Italian companies in packaging, processing, and related technologies.
ProPak Vietnam 2026, held from March 31 to April 2, in Ho Chi Minh City, by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association, is showcasing leading Italian companies in packaging, processing, and related technologies.
Ho Chi Minh City gradually shaping financial centre (03/04/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City’s rise in global financial centre rankings is deemed the result of substantive developments over recent years.
Ho Chi Minh City’s rise in global financial centre rankings is deemed the result of substantive developments over recent years.
Vietnam–Australia chamber debuts in Western Australia to boost trade, investment (02/04/2026)
The Vietnam–Australia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) was launched on March 31 at the Canning City Administrative Centre in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in efforts to promote economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the state.
The Vietnam–Australia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) was launched on March 31 at the Canning City Administrative Centre in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in efforts to promote economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the state.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reach nearly $16.7 bln in Q1 2026 (02/04/2026)
In terms of market regions, Asia remained the largest destination for Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery products, accounting for 45.1% of the total market share.
In terms of market regions, Asia remained the largest destination for Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery products, accounting for 45.1% of the total market share.
Hanoi to seek new cooperation opportunities for urban and green development (02/04/2026)
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee pledges to promote cooperation with investors from the Philippines, Japan and the United States.
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee pledges to promote cooperation with investors from the Philippines, Japan and the United States.
Vietnam seen as a strategic market for Italy in ASEAN (02/04/2026)
In the context of constantly shifting global trade, Italy's recognition of Vietnam as a leading strategic market in ASEAN not only opens up opportunities for trade cooperation but also promotes sustainable and long-term bilateral economic relations, according to H.E. Ms. Alessandra Tognonato, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City.
In the context of constantly shifting global trade, Italy's recognition of Vietnam as a leading strategic market in ASEAN not only opens up opportunities for trade cooperation but also promotes sustainable and long-term bilateral economic relations, according to H.E. Ms. Alessandra Tognonato, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City.
How Siemens supports the green and digital transitions (02/04/2026)
Anchored in the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Global Gateway, Siemens leverages its expertise in electrification, automation and digitalisation to support Vietnam’s greener, digital economy, CEO Pham Thai Lai told VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the company is partnering for impacts.
Anchored in the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Global Gateway, Siemens leverages its expertise in electrification, automation and digitalisation to support Vietnam’s greener, digital economy, CEO Pham Thai Lai told VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the company is partnering for impacts.
French welcome elevation of Vietnamese ties with Europe (02/04/2026)
Vietnam and France are set to intensify their trade and investment ties via many activities. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will be driven, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.
Vietnam and France are set to intensify their trade and investment ties via many activities. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will be driven, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.
HCM City attracts $2.9bln in FDI in Q1 (01/04/2026)
The figure marking a surge of more than 200% year-on-year.
The figure marking a surge of more than 200% year-on-year.
Da Nang and Chemnitz boost cooperation in high-tech, semiconductors and AI (01/04/2026)
Officials, businesses and research institutions from Da Nang and Chemnitz (Germany) gathered in the central Vietnamese city on March 30 to strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology.
Officials, businesses and research institutions from Da Nang and Chemnitz (Germany) gathered in the central Vietnamese city on March 30 to strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology.
IREX and HAMADA partner to develop solar panel recycling facility (01/04/2026)
A newly signed Vietnam–Japan agreement is putting solar panel recycling into focus, as the country begins to confront the long-term sustainability of its solar boom
A newly signed Vietnam–Japan agreement is putting solar panel recycling into focus, as the country begins to confront the long-term sustainability of its solar boom
EU launches safeguard probe into selected steel products (01/04/2026)
The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.
The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.
Q1 fruit and vegetable exports earn $1.48 bln (01/04/2026)
Key markets including China, the US, South Korea and Japan.
Key markets including China, the US, South Korea and Japan.
Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6 (01/04/2026)
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
VinEnergo to invest $8 billion in Gia Lai wind power complex (31/03/2026)
VinEnergo has signed an agreement with Gia Lai province to study the potential for developing an $8 billion wind power complex.
VinEnergo has signed an agreement with Gia Lai province to study the potential for developing an $8 billion wind power complex.
UK unveils toolkit to boost Vietnam green investment flows (31/03/2026)
The UK has stepped up its support for Vietnam's green transition with the launch of an enhanced Green Investment Partnership.
The UK has stepped up its support for Vietnam's green transition with the launch of an enhanced Green Investment Partnership.
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