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.
Vietnamese localities promote investment with US partners (29/04/2026)
Quang Ngai, Lang Son and Tay Ninh recently hosting an investment and trade promotion seminar in Houston, attracting many US businesses.
Quang Ngai, Lang Son and Tay Ninh recently hosting an investment and trade promotion seminar in Houston, attracting many US businesses.
Vietnam-Singpore trade hit $10.6bln in Q1 (28/04/2026)
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Vietnam remaining Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
Thanh Nam Group moves into coffee export market (28/04/2026)
Thanh Nam Group announced the completion of a $9 million deal to acquire a controlling stake in Vietnam Coffee Export JSC (VIA COFFEE) at its AGM on April 24.
Thanh Nam Group announced the completion of a $9 million deal to acquire a controlling stake in Vietnam Coffee Export JSC (VIA COFFEE) at its AGM on April 24.
APM Terminals and Hateco Group break ground on Lien Chieu Port (28/04/2026)
On April 25, APM Terminals and Hateco Group signed an agreement with Danang to develop, build and operate a new terminal in Lien Chieu Container Port.
On April 25, APM Terminals and Hateco Group signed an agreement with Danang to develop, build and operate a new terminal in Lien Chieu Container Port.
Smart factories or bust: decision time in 2026 (28/04/2026)
In many Vietnamese factories, transformation does not begin with a robot arm or a fully automated line but starts with the simple realisation that the old model no longer scales.
In many Vietnamese factories, transformation does not begin with a robot arm or a fully automated line but starts with the simple realisation that the old model no longer scales.
$1.23 billion boost for high-tech investment in Ho Chi Minh City (28/04/2026)
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.
HCMC and Hanoi among world's fastest-growing cities (24/04/2026)
The inclusion of the nation’s two largest metropolises among the top global leaders not only reflects their robust growth potential but also underscores Vietnam's evolving role within regional value chains.
The inclusion of the nation’s two largest metropolises among the top global leaders not only reflects their robust growth potential but also underscores Vietnam's evolving role within regional value chains.
Continued confidence from foreign investors (24/04/2026)
Impressive FDI figures for the opening quarter of 2026 confirm the belief investors hold in Vietnam’s future.
Impressive FDI figures for the opening quarter of 2026 confirm the belief investors hold in Vietnam’s future.
Brazil seen as alternative export market as global shipping in turmoil (24/04/2026)
Experts have called for restructuring and diversifying Vietnam's export markets amid mounting geopolitical volatility and disruptions to global shipping routes.
Experts have called for restructuring and diversifying Vietnam's export markets amid mounting geopolitical volatility and disruptions to global shipping routes.
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