Vietnam, Philippines upgrade ties to enhanced strategic partnership (02/06/2026)
The two sides targetting two-way trade turnover of $10 billion.
The two sides targetting two-way trade turnover of $10 billion.
Vietnam emerges as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic logistics markets: Cushman & Wakefield report (02/06/2026)
The report attributes Vietnam’s strong performance to sustained manufacturing growth, export-oriented investment and rising domestic consumption.
The report attributes Vietnam’s strong performance to sustained manufacturing growth, export-oriented investment and rising domestic consumption.
SurplusGLOBAL secures Korean patents for AI export control automation in semiconductor transactions (02/06/2026)
SurplusGLOBAL has secured Korean patents for its AI-powered export control automation technology, applied to the SemiMarket platform serving transactions with global major semiconductor fabs.
SurplusGLOBAL has secured Korean patents for its AI-powered export control automation technology, applied to the SemiMarket platform serving transactions with global major semiconductor fabs.
Agro-forestry-fisheries exports rise over 9% in five months (01/06/2026)
Vietnam's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products maintained strong growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, with total export turnover estimated at US$30.69 billion, up 9.2% year on year.
Vietnam's exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products maintained strong growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, with total export turnover estimated at US$30.69 billion, up 9.2% year on year.
Northern Italy business community explores opportunities with Vietnam (01/06/2026)
Vietnam’s Embassy in Italy has taken part in the Torino-ASEAN (ToAsean) programme in Turin, the industrial and innovation hub of northern Italy, and organised the Vietnam-Italy Technology Connectivity Forum in Pianezza, a centre for Italy’s supporting industries and innovation.
Vietnam’s Embassy in Italy has taken part in the Torino-ASEAN (ToAsean) programme in Turin, the industrial and innovation hub of northern Italy, and organised the Vietnam-Italy Technology Connectivity Forum in Pianezza, a centre for Italy’s supporting industries and innovation.
Vietnam’s port throughput rises 15% in 5M (01/06/2026)
Total cargo throughput estimated to reach 546 million tons.
Total cargo throughput estimated to reach 546 million tons.
Vietnam, Thailand exchange cooperation agreements (29/05/2026)
Vietnam, Thailand forge closer links for a resilient and sustainable ASEAN (28/05/2026)
As political trust between the two countries continues to deepen, relations between Vietnam and Thailand are moving beyond trade cooperation toward deeper integration in regional and global supply chains, from “Made in Vietnam” electronic components increasingly appearing in Thai production lines to investments in green energy and high technology.
As political trust between the two countries continues to deepen, relations between Vietnam and Thailand are moving beyond trade cooperation toward deeper integration in regional and global supply chains, from “Made in Vietnam” electronic components increasingly appearing in Thai production lines to investments in green energy and high technology.
Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen pioneers direct solar power purchase via DPPA (02/06/2026)
This is considered the first commercial transaction to be implemented since the DPPA mechanism officially took effect in Vietnam.
This is considered the first commercial transaction to be implemented since the DPPA mechanism officially took effect in Vietnam.
Hue city attracts $735mln in investment in 5M (02/06/2026)
The central city maintaining positive economic momentum across multiple sectors in the first five months of 2026.
The central city maintaining positive economic momentum across multiple sectors in the first five months of 2026.
Foreign M&A investment in HCM City exceeds US$2.3 billion in five months (02/06/2026)
Capital contributions, share purchases and stake acquisitions by foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City reached US$2.32 billion during the past five months of 2026, accounting for a large share of more than US$3.8 billion in foreign investment attracted by the city during the period, up 20.3% year-on-year.
Capital contributions, share purchases and stake acquisitions by foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City reached US$2.32 billion during the past five months of 2026, accounting for a large share of more than US$3.8 billion in foreign investment attracted by the city during the period, up 20.3% year-on-year.
Private capital market shifts from growth-at-all-costs to patient capital (01/06/2026)
As Vietnam's private capital market matures, investors are shifting their focus from aggressive expansion to long-term, sustainable growth. At the VIPC Summit on May 28, Nguyen Thanh Thao, CEO of Thien Viet Securities (TVS) explained why 'patient capital' – capital focused on governance, operational resilience, and sustainable value – is becoming the new benchmark.
As Vietnam's private capital market matures, investors are shifting their focus from aggressive expansion to long-term, sustainable growth. At the VIPC Summit on May 28, Nguyen Thanh Thao, CEO of Thien Viet Securities (TVS) explained why 'patient capital' – capital focused on governance, operational resilience, and sustainable value – is becoming the new benchmark.
ESG must be translated into tangible action (01/06/2026)
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a long-term journey that requires businesses to start early, take concrete actions, and continuously improve over time, rather than waiting for a perfect starting point.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a long-term journey that requires businesses to start early, take concrete actions, and continuously improve over time, rather than waiting for a perfect starting point.
Which investing structure should foreign investors choose? (01/06/2026)
Nishimura & Asahi’s Vietnam partner Nguyen Ngoc Phuc discusses whether obtaining an investment registration certificate should still come before establishing a company in Vietnam, and why the answer may have broader implications than simply changing the sequence of regulatory procedures.
Nishimura & Asahi’s Vietnam partner Nguyen Ngoc Phuc discusses whether obtaining an investment registration certificate should still come before establishing a company in Vietnam, and why the answer may have broader implications than simply changing the sequence of regulatory procedures.
Vietnam-Thailand business forum held in Bangkok (29/05/2026)
SunRice expands investment in high-quality rice supply chain in Vietnam (28/05/2026)
As demand for premium rice and climate-resilient agricultural production continues to rise, SunRice, Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, is expanding its long-term investment and cooperation in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta region.
As demand for premium rice and climate-resilient agricultural production continues to rise, SunRice, Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, is expanding its long-term investment and cooperation in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta region.