Golden Dragon Awards 2026: Promoting the creation and strengthening of an effective and increasingly robust FDI business community in Vietnam (14/05/2026)
Initiated by Vietnam Economic Times 25 years ago, the Golden Dragon Awards represents the communication value brought to participating businesses as well as the widespread impact on social communities, creating a deep awareness of the activities, achievements, and efforts of the FDI business community in Vietnam...
Initiated by Vietnam Economic Times 25 years ago, the Golden Dragon Awards represents the communication value brought to participating businesses as well as the widespread impact on social communities, creating a deep awareness of the activities, achievements, and efforts of the FDI business community in Vietnam...
Vietnam and Canada seek to advance trade and investment ties (14/05/2026)
On May 11, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel discussed measures to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties and advance negotiations on the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
On May 11, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Jim Nickel discussed measures to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties and advance negotiations on the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Government weighs higher foreign investment limit for local airlines (14/05/2026)
The Ministry of Construction has renewed a proposal to lift the foreign ownership cap in domestic airlines to 49 per cent, aiming to expand capital access while maintaining local control over aviation businesses.
The Ministry of Construction has renewed a proposal to lift the foreign ownership cap in domestic airlines to 49 per cent, aiming to expand capital access while maintaining local control over aviation businesses.
VIPC Summit 2026 to connect global investors with strategic tech sectors (13/05/2026)
As the country accelerates growth, the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform connecting global investors with the nation's evolving technology ecosystem.
As the country accelerates growth, the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026 is expected to serve as a key platform connecting global investors with the nation's evolving technology ecosystem.
Vietnam's raw cashew imports hit record $943 million in April (13/05/2026)
Vietnam spent nearly $943 million importing raw cashew nuts in April alone, despite being the world's largest exporter of cashew kernels.
Vietnam spent nearly $943 million importing raw cashew nuts in April alone, despite being the world's largest exporter of cashew kernels.
More export opportunities from the UK for Vietnamese firms, despite high compliance barriers (13/05/2026)
Vietnam-UK bilateral trade reaching approximately $9.3 billion in 2025, up 10% year-on-year.
Vietnam-UK bilateral trade reaching approximately $9.3 billion in 2025, up 10% year-on-year.
VASEP proposes removing barriers to reach $12 billion in seafood exports by 2026 (13/05/2026)
The industry currently faces significant hurdles, including shortages of raw materials and labor, high production costs, disease outbreaks, and trade defense investigations.
The industry currently faces significant hurdles, including shortages of raw materials and labor, high production costs, disease outbreaks, and trade defense investigations.
Vietnam’s overseas investment increased by 2.3 times in 4M (13/05/2026)
The country’s total overseas investment capital in the period included $691.1 million pledged for 74 newly licensed projects, representing a 2.6-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
The country’s total overseas investment capital in the period included $691.1 million pledged for 74 newly licensed projects, representing a 2.6-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
First 1.1 million doses of lumpy skin disease vaccine exported to South Korea (12/05/2026)
South Korea currently has a high demand for LSD vaccines for its national vaccination program, as the disease has emerged in the country over the past two to three years.
South Korea currently has a high demand for LSD vaccines for its national vaccination program, as the disease has emerged in the country over the past two to three years.
HCM City sees strong economic momentum in 4M (12/05/2026)
The growth marked by a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), growing business activity, and sustained expansion in trade and tourism.
The growth marked by a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), growing business activity, and sustained expansion in trade and tourism.
Intel plans to expand semiconductor investment in Vietnam (12/05/2026)
The move expected to help strengthen Vietnam’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.
The move expected to help strengthen Vietnam’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.
Hanoi and Yamanashi Prefecture (Japan) promote cooperation in green development (12/05/2026)
Yamanashi Prefecture (Japan) is recognized for its strong advantages in green development as well as hydrogen technology, which aligns well with Hanoi’s development orientation.
Yamanashi Prefecture (Japan) is recognized for its strong advantages in green development as well as hydrogen technology, which aligns well with Hanoi’s development orientation.
Vietnam posts trade surplus of US$1.88 billion with UK in Q1 (12/05/2026)
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$1.88 billion with the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in electronics exports, according to Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of US$1.88 billion with the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in electronics exports, according to Vietnam Customs.
Proactive planning for fruit and vegetable exports (11/05/2026)
Fruit and vegetable exporters have successfully met a host of technical barriers and other requirements and boosted exports by extraordinary amounts.
Fruit and vegetable exporters have successfully met a host of technical barriers and other requirements and boosted exports by extraordinary amounts.
Vietnam seeks to boost agro-forestry-fishery exports beyond $74.2bln in 2026 (11/05/2026)
Exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products recording encouraging growth during the first quarter and April.
Exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products recording encouraging growth during the first quarter and April.
Vietnam records surprise trade surplus of over $87 mln in second half of April (11/05/2026)
Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached approximately $48.56 billion from April 15-30, a decrease of 6.86% compared to the second half of March 2026.
Vietnam's total import-export turnover reached approximately $48.56 billion from April 15-30, a decrease of 6.86% compared to the second half of March 2026.
Vietnam and India sign 13 cooperation agreements (11/05/2026)
As part of the state visit to India, on May 6, General Secretary and President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies, and institutions of the two countries.
As part of the state visit to India, on May 6, General Secretary and President To Lam and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies, and institutions of the two countries.
Vietnam, India seek deeper cooperation in finance, technology and infrastructure (11/05/2026)
On May 6, in New Delhi, as part of the state visit to India by General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held bilateral talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
On May 6, in New Delhi, as part of the state visit to India by General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan held bilateral talks with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Vietnam reforms strengthen FDI appeal (11/05/2026)
Vietnam’s evolving reform agenda has strengthened its appeal to foreign investors. Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens in Hanoi, explains how sustaining momentum will hinge on policy clarity and consistent enforcement.
Vietnam’s evolving reform agenda has strengthened its appeal to foreign investors. Giles Cooper, Partner at Allens in Hanoi, explains how sustaining momentum will hinge on policy clarity and consistent enforcement.
Exports to India hit five-year high in first quarter (08/05/2026)
Vietnam’s trade with India rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with several export items recording strong growth, particularly coffee, footwear and steel.
Vietnam’s trade with India rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with several export items recording strong growth, particularly coffee, footwear and steel.
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