Vietnam–Australia chamber debuts in Western Australia to boost trade, investment (02/04/2026)
The Vietnam–Australia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) was launched on March 31 at the Canning City Administrative Centre in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in efforts to promote economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the state.
The Vietnam–Australia National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAVCCI) was launched on March 31 at the Canning City Administrative Centre in Western Australia, marking a new milestone in efforts to promote economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the state.
Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports reach nearly $16.7 bln in Q1 2026 (02/04/2026)
In terms of market regions, Asia remained the largest destination for Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery products, accounting for 45.1% of the total market share.
In terms of market regions, Asia remained the largest destination for Vietnam's agro-forestry-fishery products, accounting for 45.1% of the total market share.
Vietnam seen as a strategic market for Italy in ASEAN (02/04/2026)
In the context of constantly shifting global trade, Italy's recognition of Vietnam as a leading strategic market in ASEAN not only opens up opportunities for trade cooperation but also promotes sustainable and long-term bilateral economic relations, according to H.E. Ms. Alessandra Tognonato, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City.
In the context of constantly shifting global trade, Italy's recognition of Vietnam as a leading strategic market in ASEAN not only opens up opportunities for trade cooperation but also promotes sustainable and long-term bilateral economic relations, according to H.E. Ms. Alessandra Tognonato, Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City.
EU launches safeguard probe into selected steel products (01/04/2026)
The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.
The European Commission (EC) has launched a safeguard investigation into certain imported steel products amid a sharp rise in shipments, a move that could increase pressure on exporters, including Vietnam.
Q1 fruit and vegetable exports earn $1.48 bln (01/04/2026)
Key markets including China, the US, South Korea and Japan.
Key markets including China, the US, South Korea and Japan.
Vietnam remains among fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia-6 (01/04/2026)
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
Vietnam continues to rank among the fastest-growing economies in the Southeast Asia-6 group, alongside Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with strong growth expected to continue into 2026.
Vietnam, US work to step up agricultural cooperation (30/03/2026)
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has had a meeting in Hanoi with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), where both sides agreed that agriculture is a key pillar of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has had a meeting in Hanoi with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), where both sides agreed that agriculture is a key pillar of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Squid, octopus exports pick up early in 2026 (30/03/2026)
Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than US$111 million in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.
Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than US$111 million in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.
More than 350 enterprises to take part in HCMC FOODEX 2026 (30/03/2026)
HCMC FOODEX 2026, the 5th Ho Chi Minh City International Food and Foodstuff Exhibition, will take place from April 15 to 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) under the theme “Global Flavours -Vietnamese Values”.
HCMC FOODEX 2026, the 5th Ho Chi Minh City International Food and Foodstuff Exhibition, will take place from April 15 to 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) under the theme “Global Flavours -Vietnamese Values”.
Vietnamese coffee to enter Net Zero era (27/03/2026)
The Global Coffee Alliance 2026 Declaration sets a long-term goal of building a "Net Zero" global coffee ecosystem, with carbon neutrality standards serving as the core guiding principle.
The Global Coffee Alliance 2026 Declaration sets a long-term goal of building a "Net Zero" global coffee ecosystem, with carbon neutrality standards serving as the core guiding principle.
Hanoi to seek new cooperation opportunities for urban and green development (02/04/2026)
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee pledges to promote cooperation with investors from the Philippines, Japan and the United States.
Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee pledges to promote cooperation with investors from the Philippines, Japan and the United States.
How Siemens supports the green and digital transitions (02/04/2026)
Anchored in the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Global Gateway, Siemens leverages its expertise in electrification, automation and digitalisation to support Vietnam’s greener, digital economy, CEO Pham Thai Lai told VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the company is partnering for impacts.
Anchored in the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Global Gateway, Siemens leverages its expertise in electrification, automation and digitalisation to support Vietnam’s greener, digital economy, CEO Pham Thai Lai told VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the company is partnering for impacts.
French welcome elevation of Vietnamese ties with Europe (02/04/2026)
Vietnam and France are set to intensify their trade and investment ties via many activities. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will be driven, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.
Vietnam and France are set to intensify their trade and investment ties via many activities. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how the cooperation will be driven, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.
HCM City attracts $2.9bln in FDI in Q1 (01/04/2026)
The figure marking a surge of more than 200% year-on-year.
The figure marking a surge of more than 200% year-on-year.
Da Nang and Chemnitz boost cooperation in high-tech, semiconductors and AI (01/04/2026)
Officials, businesses and research institutions from Da Nang and Chemnitz (Germany) gathered in the central Vietnamese city on March 30 to strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology.
Officials, businesses and research institutions from Da Nang and Chemnitz (Germany) gathered in the central Vietnamese city on March 30 to strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology.
IREX and HAMADA partner to develop solar panel recycling facility (01/04/2026)
A newly signed Vietnam–Japan agreement is putting solar panel recycling into focus, as the country begins to confront the long-term sustainability of its solar boom
A newly signed Vietnam–Japan agreement is putting solar panel recycling into focus, as the country begins to confront the long-term sustainability of its solar boom
VinEnergo to invest $8 billion in Gia Lai wind power complex (31/03/2026)
VinEnergo has signed an agreement with Gia Lai province to study the potential for developing an $8 billion wind power complex.
VinEnergo has signed an agreement with Gia Lai province to study the potential for developing an $8 billion wind power complex.
Foxconn pumps additional $287 million into Bac Ninh facility (31/03/2026)
Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), a key electronic supplier to Apple, has poured an additional $287.1 million into Fulian Precision Technology Component Co., Ltd, its wholly-owned unit in Bac Ninh province.
Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), a key electronic supplier to Apple, has poured an additional $287.1 million into Fulian Precision Technology Component Co., Ltd, its wholly-owned unit in Bac Ninh province.
UK unveils toolkit to boost Vietnam green investment flows (31/03/2026)
The UK has stepped up its support for Vietnam's green transition with the launch of an enhanced Green Investment Partnership.
The UK has stepped up its support for Vietnam's green transition with the launch of an enhanced Green Investment Partnership.
Heineken to shift production from Singapore to Vietnam and Malaysia (30/03/2026)
Dutch brewer Heineken will shift its brewing production from Singapore to Vietnam and Malaysia as part of its strategy to build a more agile regional supply approach.
Dutch brewer Heineken will shift its brewing production from Singapore to Vietnam and Malaysia as part of its strategy to build a more agile regional supply approach.