Vietnam steps up IP enforcement as US raises concerns (07/05/2026)
The United States decision to place Vietnam on its highest intellectual property watch category is not merely a legal or trade matter. It is emerging as a new test of compliance, governance, and transparency for export-oriented businesses.
The United States decision to place Vietnam on its highest intellectual property watch category is not merely a legal or trade matter. It is emerging as a new test of compliance, governance, and transparency for export-oriented businesses.
Italian and Vietnamese stakeholders discuss digital and green transition in manufacturing (07/05/2026)
On May 4, the workshop “Digital and Green Transition in Manufacturing: Italian Technologies for Vietnam’s Transition” took place in Hanoi, gathering more than 30 representatives from Italian and Vietnamese institutions.
On May 4, the workshop “Digital and Green Transition in Manufacturing: Italian Technologies for Vietnam’s Transition” took place in Hanoi, gathering more than 30 representatives from Italian and Vietnamese institutions.
Intel relocates key assembly and testing lines to Ho Chi Minh City (07/05/2026)
Global tech giant Intel will relocate part of its Costa Rica assembly and testing operations to Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global supply chain for advanced data centre chips.
Global tech giant Intel will relocate part of its Costa Rica assembly and testing operations to Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global supply chain for advanced data centre chips.
Four decades of FDI attraction and opportunities in new era (05/05/2026)
After nearly four decades of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam continues to have opportunities to attract multi-billion-dollar inflows from global corporations, contributing to growth in a new development period.
After nearly four decades of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam continues to have opportunities to attract multi-billion-dollar inflows from global corporations, contributing to growth in a new development period.
Vietnam's total trade hits over $344 billion in 4M (05/05/2026)
Exports valued at $168.53 billion, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Exports valued at $168.53 billion, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Nghe An province posts export turnover of $1.9bln in 4M (05/05/2026)
The export value surging 57.4% year-on-year.
The export value surging 57.4% year-on-year.
Close engagement between businesses of Vietnam and Bangladesh (05/05/2026)
H.E. Md Lutfor Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Vietnam, tells Anh Hoang from Vietnam Economic Times how stronger connectivity and sectoral cooperation can drive bilateral growth.
H.E. Md Lutfor Rahman, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Vietnam, tells Anh Hoang from Vietnam Economic Times how stronger connectivity and sectoral cooperation can drive bilateral growth.
FDI into Vietnam surpasses $18 bln in first four months (05/05/2026)
Among the 53 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during this period, Singapore was the largest investor with $6.05 billion, accounting for 49.8% of the total new registered capital.
Among the 53 countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam during this period, Singapore was the largest investor with $6.05 billion, accounting for 49.8% of the total new registered capital.
From incentives to stability: What keeps investors in Vietnam (05/05/2026)
As global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, Vietnam continues to attract strong foreign investment not merely through incentives, but increasingly through a stable policy environment, streamlined procedures, and growing investor confidence in long-term prospects.
As global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, Vietnam continues to attract strong foreign investment not merely through incentives, but increasingly through a stable policy environment, streamlined procedures, and growing investor confidence in long-term prospects.
Six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan signed (04/05/2026)
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
The agreements have been signed as part of the official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3.
Vietnamese, Japanese Prime Ministers hold talks in Hanoi (04/05/2026)
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
During their talks on May 2, the two PMs agreed on measures to raise Japanese investment in Vietnam to $5 billion per year and bring the bilateral trade turnover to $60 billion by 2030.
Middle East war weighs heavily on accountant confidence (04/05/2026)
The Middle East conflict is rapidly evolving into a global shock to both costs and confidence, placing export-dependent Vietnam under dual pressure from rising inflation, currency volatility, and eroding competitiveness.
The Middle East conflict is rapidly evolving into a global shock to both costs and confidence, placing export-dependent Vietnam under dual pressure from rising inflation, currency volatility, and eroding competitiveness.
Global buyers double down on Vietnam as supply chains shift (04/05/2026)
As global supply chains reconfigure, Vietnam is attracting rising interest from major international buyers, reinforcing its position as a competitive, scalable and strategic manufacturing and export hub.
As global supply chains reconfigure, Vietnam is attracting rising interest from major international buyers, reinforcing its position as a competitive, scalable and strategic manufacturing and export hub.
$1.23 billion boost for high-tech investment in Ho Chi Minh City (04/05/2026)
On April 25, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee awarded investment registration certificates to four projects in the city's high-tech park, with a combined investment of $1.23 billion.
On April 25, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee awarded investment registration certificates to four projects in the city's high-tech park, with a combined investment of $1.23 billion.
Goertek Vina pours over VND500 billion into Bac Ninh (04/05/2026)
Goertek Vina Science and Technology Co., Ltd. is adjusting and expanding its project in Bac Ninh, with a total investment increase over VND527 billion, while significantly increasing camera production capacity.
Goertek Vina Science and Technology Co., Ltd. is adjusting and expanding its project in Bac Ninh, with a total investment increase over VND527 billion, while significantly increasing camera production capacity.
Machinery imports surge on production expansion demand (29/04/2026)
Vietnam’s imports of machinery and equipment rose sharply in early 2026, signalling robust investment activity and expanding production capacity.
Vietnam’s imports of machinery and equipment rose sharply in early 2026, signalling robust investment activity and expanding production capacity.
Ho Chi Minh City sees surge in FDI for hi-tech data infrastructure (29/04/2026)
Ho Chi Minh City is seeing a sharp surge in foreign direct investment into hi-tech sectors, especially data infrastructure, a cornerstone of the digital economy.
Ho Chi Minh City is seeing a sharp surge in foreign direct investment into hi-tech sectors, especially data infrastructure, a cornerstone of the digital economy.
Textile industry builds resilience as orders shrink, costs rise (29/04/2026)
Facing shrinking orders and rising costs, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is accelerating restructuring, diversifying markets and investing in technology to sustain production.
Facing shrinking orders and rising costs, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is accelerating restructuring, diversifying markets and investing in technology to sustain production.
Vietnam-Singpore trade hit $10.6bln in Q1 (29/04/2026)
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
FDI Connect Forum seeks to reposition Vietnam in global supply chains (29/04/2026)
The event serving as a space for strategic dialogue where stakeholders shared visions, mobilised resources and explored pathways for deeper integration into global supply chains.
The event serving as a space for strategic dialogue where stakeholders shared visions, mobilised resources and explored pathways for deeper integration into global supply chains.
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