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.

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 port throughput rises 15% in 5M (01/06/2026)
Total cargo throughput estimated to reach 546 million tons.




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.

Vietnam, Laos promote trade and transport connectivity (28/05/2026)
Vietnam and Laos are stepping up cooperation in trade, transport and logistics connectivity as both countries seek to strengthen supply chains and facilitate cross-border commerce, officials said at the Vietnam – Laos Logistics Business Forum 2026 held in Vientiane on May 26.

Vietnam, India look to “win-win” cooperation in seafood sector (28/05/2026)
Vietnam and India are seeking to deepen “win-win” cooperation in the seafood industry through stronger trade, investment and supply chain links as global markets undergo major restructuring, delegates heard at an online forum on May 27.

Vehicle and auto parts imports up more than US$1 billion in four months (27/05/2026)
Vietnam's import value of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and auto parts reached US$4.22 billion during the four- month period of 2026, up 36% year-on-year, or US$1.12 billion from a year earlier, according to Vietnam Customs.

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.

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.

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.




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.

Vietnam welcomes Thai investment: Top leader (28/05/2026)
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam receiving Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Executive Chairman of TCC Group and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in Bangkok on May 27.


Da Nang hosts Venture and Angel Investment Forum with $5bln in available capital (27/05/2026)
The event bringing together more than 30 prominent investors and investment funds from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the US, Vietnam, and the Philippines.