Việt Nam hosts UNCITRAL Working Group III intersessional meeting for first time
Trade
Việt Nam''s seafood exports rose by 6 per cent in August, supported by strong demand from mainland China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, which helped offset weaker shipments to the US.
Việt Nam seafood exports maintain growth in August
Key Industries
The National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO) forecasts that nationwide peak demand could approach 100,000-110,000 MW by 2030, almost double current levels.
Power market bottlenecks must be tackled to ensure supply for growth goals
Macro Economy
The event marked Việt Nam’s 81st National Day (September 2) and the 34th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
VK Connect 2026 promotes knowledge links between Việt Nam, RoK
Macro Economy
Việt Nam is currently one of Myanmar’s important trading partners, with bilateral trade exceeding US$510 million in 2025–
26.
Myanmar President pledges to facilitate Vietnamese investment
Investment
By the end of July, accumulated newly registered and adjusted Japanese investment reached about $80.3 billion, ranking third among 153 countries and territories investing in Việt Nam.
Việt Nam, Japan seek shift from investment ties to co-creation partnerships
Macro Economy
There is virtually no room for further consumer price index (CPI) increases in the remaining months of the year, and ministries, sectors and localities must focus on effective price management.
Deputy PM orders monthly price checks as CPI buffer narrows
Macro Economy
Vietnamese businesses need to move agricultural and food exports up the value chain, shifting from raw products and volume-driven growth towards higher-value, processed and branded goods as global standards on quality, traceability and sustainability become increasingly stringent, according to officials...
Việt Nam looks to move agricultural exports up value chain
Macro Economy
The Department of E-commerce and Digital Economy under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), in collaboration with TikTok Shop, officially unveiled the "Beyond Vietnam - Hàng Việt Cất Cánh" initiative in HCM City.
Initiative launched to boost online exports initially targets US, China
Trade
In the first eight months, durian export revenue was estimated at $1.95 billion, of which exports to China alone fetched $1.85 billion or 95 per cent.
Việt Nam targets durian exports of around $4 billion in 2026
Macro Economy
Focus will be placed on developing concentrated raw-material production areas, value chains and markets, with priority given to key agricultural commodities, products under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme, products with high potential for export and sectors with competitive...
Việt Nam aims to link half of farm cooperatives with enterprises by 2030
Macro Economy
Việt Nam possesses favourable conditions for storing carbon dioxide (CO2) in depleted oil and gas fields, deep saline aquifers and deep coal seams, particularly in the Red River Basin and the Cửu Long – Nam Côn Sơn basin areas. Such...
Việt Nam eyes entry into $40-billion Southeast Asian CCS market: experts
Key Industries
By 2040, Việt Nam aims to develop greater capabilities in research, design and manufacturing while mastering technologies for ed high-quality products, including organic basic chemicals, specialised coatings and advanced batteries.
Technology, innovation drive chemical industry towards higher-value growth
Macro Economy
Following the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and the entry into force of the Việt Nam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement, Việt Nam-Russia trade increased by an average of 10.8 per cent annually during 2016-25.
Việt Nam's businesses poised to tap opportunities in Russia’s Far East: minister
Macro Economy
The Climate Adaptation Through Irrigation Modernisation Project will directly benefit about 295,500 people.
ADB provides $43 million to upgrade irrigation systems in three Vietnamese provinces
Macro Economy
PM Lê Minh Hưng warned of continued pressures on economic management, production and business activity, public investment disbursement, exports, financial markets and the livelihoods of parts of the population.
