Kazakh investor proposes building plant to process rice husks in Dong Thap (21/07/2026)
The People's Committee of Dong Thap province on July 18 met with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam to discuss a proposed investment in a plant to be located here that will process 1 million tonnes of rice husks from the Mekong Delta region into electricity and anti-corrosion ferrosilicon compounds.
The People's Committee of Dong Thap province on July 18 met with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Vietnam to discuss a proposed investment in a plant to be located here that will process 1 million tonnes of rice husks from the Mekong Delta region into electricity and anti-corrosion ferrosilicon compounds.
Vietnam and India eye $25 bln bilateral trade by 2030 (21/07/2026)
According to data from the Vietnam Customs (Ministry of Finance), bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and India reached nearly $8.37 billion in the first five months of 2026, a 28.4% increase over the same period in 2025.
According to data from the Vietnam Customs (Ministry of Finance), bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and India reached nearly $8.37 billion in the first five months of 2026, a 28.4% increase over the same period in 2025.
Rice stocks struggle to gain traction despite strong export growth (21/07/2026)
Despite rising rice exports, local listed rice companies continue to struggle for investor attention as thin profit margins, financial restructuring and earnings uncertainty outweigh improving industry fundamentals.
Despite rising rice exports, local listed rice companies continue to struggle for investor attention as thin profit margins, financial restructuring and earnings uncertainty outweigh improving industry fundamentals.
Green FDI attraction: Vietnam needs strategic solutions over incentives at all costs (21/07/2026)
Vietnam is actively pursuing a selective foreign direct investment attraction strategy, prioritizing green and environmentally friendly projects. However, achieving this objective requires a concrete strategic blueprint to remove infrastructure and institutional bottlenecks, rather than relying on incentives at all costs.
Vietnam is actively pursuing a selective foreign direct investment attraction strategy, prioritizing green and environmentally friendly projects. However, achieving this objective requires a concrete strategic blueprint to remove infrastructure and institutional bottlenecks, rather than relying on incentives at all costs.
Chinese investment wave opens new doors (21/07/2026)
As Chinese companies move beyond factory relocation to ecosystem-driven investment, Vietnam has a rare opportunity to evolve from a low-cost production base into a strategic node in regional value chains.
As Chinese companies move beyond factory relocation to ecosystem-driven investment, Vietnam has a rare opportunity to evolve from a low-cost production base into a strategic node in regional value chains.
Vietnam maintains its top position in ASEAN's wood sector (20/07/2026)
By market, the United States remains the largest destination for Vietnam’s wood exports, with turnover reaching $4.3 billion, accounting for nearly 49.7% of its total wood exports.
By market, the United States remains the largest destination for Vietnam’s wood exports, with turnover reaching $4.3 billion, accounting for nearly 49.7% of its total wood exports.
Cumulative trade deficit hits over $20 bln as exports falter (20/07/2026)
In the July 1-15 period, the structure of imports diverged significantly from exports, with total import turnover reaching approximately $27.59 billion, up 2.26% compared to the first half of June.
In the July 1-15 period, the structure of imports diverged significantly from exports, with total import turnover reaching approximately $27.59 billion, up 2.26% compared to the first half of June.
Potential for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Russian partners (20/07/2026)
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Deputy PM urges US firms to expand investment in priority sectors (20/07/2026)
During a meeting with US businesses operating in Vietnam, Permanent Deputy PM Tuc urged them to continue leveraging their strengths in capital, technology, management expertise, and global networks to expand investment in Vietnam’s priority sectors.
During a meeting with US businesses operating in Vietnam, Permanent Deputy PM Tuc urged them to continue leveraging their strengths in capital, technology, management expertise, and global networks to expand investment in Vietnam’s priority sectors.
Seafood and fruit-vegetable exports surpass US$10 billion in mid-2026 (20/07/2026)
Seafood and fruit-vegetable exports brought in US$10.47 billion as of July 15, 2026, with both key agricultural sectors maintaining double-digit growth during the first six and a half months of the year.
Seafood and fruit-vegetable exports brought in US$10.47 billion as of July 15, 2026, with both key agricultural sectors maintaining double-digit growth during the first six and a half months of the year.
Australia, Vietnam advance agricultural innovation with V-Standard (17/07/2026)
The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) on July 17 launched V-Standard platform, an innovative project under the Australian government funded Aus4Innovation program.
The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) on July 17 launched V-Standard platform, an innovative project under the Australian government funded Aus4Innovation program.
Vietnam emerges as promising market for US ethanol (17/07/2026)
Vietnam’s planned nationwide rollout of E10 petrol will open up opportunities for US businesses to increase ethanol exports.
Vietnam’s planned nationwide rollout of E10 petrol will open up opportunities for US businesses to increase ethanol exports.
High-tech industries drive Ninh Binh’s trade value to over $32.4 bln (17/07/2026)
Several of the northern province's key export commodities recorded significant growth, with laptop exports up 90.3%, trucks 35.4%, and passenger vehicles with 10 or more seats 13.6%.
Several of the northern province's key export commodities recorded significant growth, with laptop exports up 90.3%, trucks 35.4%, and passenger vehicles with 10 or more seats 13.6%.
Quang Tri advances plan for integrated free trade zone (17/07/2026)
Under the proposed plan, the free trade zone will cover approximately 2,785 hectares and be divided into two key functional areas.
Under the proposed plan, the free trade zone will cover approximately 2,785 hectares and be divided into two key functional areas.
Potential for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Russian partners (17/07/2026)
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
As his diplomatic mission in Vietnam draws to a close, Mr. Timur Sadykov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ho Chi Minh City, shares his thoughts on the southern city’s remarkable transformation over the past five years with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Nhu Quynh and highlights new opportunities to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Kazakhstan explores agricultural by-product recycling project in Can Tho city (17/07/2026)
A delegation led by Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 16 to explore the possibility of developing an integrated industrial complex applying technology to recycle agricultural by-products.
A delegation led by Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 16 to explore the possibility of developing an integrated industrial complex applying technology to recycle agricultural by-products.
Trade standing strong (16/07/2026)
Solid export performance and record imports of production machinery and materials underscore Vietnam’s expanding role in global supply chains despite again posting a trade deficit.
Solid export performance and record imports of production machinery and materials underscore Vietnam’s expanding role in global supply chains despite again posting a trade deficit.
New pillars in Vietnam - Japan cooperation (16/07/2026)
H.E. Ito Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam, shared with Vietnam Economic Times/ VnEconomy about the strength of Vietnam-Japan relations and outlined the priorities shaping bilateral cooperation in the new era.
H.E. Ito Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Vietnam, shared with Vietnam Economic Times/ VnEconomy about the strength of Vietnam-Japan relations and outlined the priorities shaping bilateral cooperation in the new era.
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