European Council President concludes official visit to Vietnam (Friday, January 30,2026)

The two sides issued a joint statement on the elevation of Vietnam-EU relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring that the new partnership will advance ties to a new level bilaterally, regionally and multilaterally.

  Hanoi’s agricultural exports surpass 2 billion USD in 2025 (Friday, January 30,2026)

Of the total, key agricultural and food products accounted for about 1.4 billion USD, representing the largest share of the sector’s export turnover. The result reflects the effectiveness of Hanoi’s efforts to expand overseas markets, improve quality standards, strengthen traceability systems and promote international-standard production models to meet increasingly stringent import requirements.

  Vietnam’s wood industry adapts to sustainable development requirements (Friday, January 30,2026)

Meeting sustainable development requirements is no longer optional but a mandatory condition for Vietnamese wooden furniture and wood products to retain their position in global supply chains.

  Ho Chi Minh City consults on strategy for International Financial Centre (Friday, January 30,2026)

Ho Chi Minh City aims to rank among the world’s top 75 financial centres under the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) by 2035, with the longer-term goal of reaching the top 50 by 2045.

  China’s Youyi Guan border gate accelerates customs clearance ahead of Lunar New Year (Friday, January 30,2026)

Since the beginning of this year, the “fast-track” clearance model at Youyi Guan has been expanded to cover not only vehicles but also foreign drivers and accompanying staff. The checkpoint is the first in China to include foreign vehicles and drivers in the border control force’s fast-track clearance system.

  Deputy Minister hopeful for US tariff talks next week (Friday, January 30,2026)

Vietnam encourages US companies to scale up production and business in the country while simultaneously offering all possible support for US products to enter the Vietnamese market.

  New Zealand – Vietnam Business Council launched in Auckland (Friday, January 30,2026)

The council is committed to promoting effective cooperation and generating concrete benefits for its member enterprises while working closely with partners to organise forums, conferences, and business dialogues on trade and investment promotion, technology sharing and transfer, digital transformation, and e-commerce.

  Vietnam’s tilapia exports to US accelerate (Thursday, January 29,2026)

Compared to 2024, the strong growth reflected both increased import demand from the US market and the ability of Vietnamese businesses to capitalise on opportunities amid fierce international competition.

  Spring Fair 2026: trade gathering to spur consumer spending (Thursday, January 29,2026)

A key highlight will be the active involvement of Vietnam’s overseas trade offices in promoting the fair and inviting international partners and businesses to attend.

  Vietnam ranks third globally in cassava exports, supply chain faces challenges (Thursday, January 29,2026)

Alongside domestic consumption, cassava has posted strong export growth, with turnover in 2025 estimated at about 1.3 billion USD, making Vietnam the world’s third-largest cassava exporter.

  Vietnam to pilot smart border gate at Mong Cai-Dongxing international crossing (Thursday, January 29,2026)

The overall objective of the pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair is to transform the Mong Cai border-gate economic zone in particular and Quang Ninh province in general into a major hub for import-export activities, trade, services, tourism and border-gate economy within the northern key economic region.

  Vietnamese goods ready for peak Tet shopping season in France (Thursday, January 29,2026)

At markets and specialty stores selling Vietnamese goods in France, preparations for the festive season are already in full swing. Imported Vietnamese products this year are diverse, focusing on items closely associated with Tet meals and traditions.

  PM urges swift, high-quality implementation of APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc (Thursday, January 29,2026)

PM Pham Minh Chinh stressed that infrastructure development in Phu Quoc must not be limited to APEC 2027, but planned with a long-term vision of at least 100 years.

  Vietnam targets new export growth milestone in 2026 (Wednesday, January 28,2026)

According to MB Securities’ Vietnam Outlook 2026 report, Vietnam's exports may grow by 15–16% in 2026, driven by market expansion and a shift towards higher-value products, led by electronics and high-tech industries amid rising global demand for AI and digital transformation.

  Vietnam emerges as magnet for AI investment (Wednesday, January 28,2026)

Vietnam aims to become one of the top three AI R&D centres in Southeast Asia by 2030 and train at least 50,000 chip and AI engineers.

  Can Tho woos Sumitomo with industrial park, green energy pledges (Wednesday, January 28,2026)

Can Tho spans more than 6,360 square kilometres with a population exceeding 4.2 million, and serves as the economic, cultural, and science-and-technology hub of the Mekong Delta, enjoying strategic advantages in transport, logistics and regional connectivity.

  Crypto exchange licensing poised to boost foreign capital attraction (Wednesday, January 28,2026)

Experts believe that licensing Vietnam’s first crypto asset exchange will serve as a crucial catalyst for attracting foreign capital in a more formal and effective way.

  Visa highlights Vietnamese payment trends for 2026 (Wednesday, January 28,2026)

Vietnamese consumers are increasingly seeking premium experiences, from travel and shopping to wellness and dining, and are showing greater interest in payment cards with travel-related benefits.

  Japanese firms in Vietnam hit 15-year profit high (Wednesday, January 28,2026)

JETRO’s 2025 Survey on the Business Conditions of Japanese Companies Investing Overseas shows that 67.5% of Japanese firms in Vietnam expect to be profitable this year, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since 2009.

  Vietnam becomes RoK’s key export market in ASEAN (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

The RoK’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6% in 2025 from a year earlier to 62.8 billion USD, while imports from Vietnam climbed 11.7% to 31.8 billion USD, according to data released by the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA).

  Bac Ninh ranks second nationwide in foreign investment attraction in 2025 (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

Last year, Bac Ninh attracted around 20 billion USD in total investment capital, with FDI reaching 5.73 billion USD. The province also saw 7,686 newly established enterprises, bringing the total number of businesses to nearly 50,000.

  Vietnam intensifies business networking with US chambers, associations (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

The Vietnamese Trade Office's branch in Houston in January convened an in-person seminar with two US associations and representatives of THACO Industries Group, drawing more than 60 participants from businesses in both countries.

  Electronics enterprises urged to embed ESG into core strategy amid global shifts (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

Compliance with environmental, labour, governance, and information transparency standards is no longer a voluntary choice, but a mandatory requirement for businesses participating in global supply chains or exporting to international markets

  Vietnamese, Korean firms seek to enhance connectivity in new context (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

The association has actively contributed to policy discussions on issues important to Vietnam, including support for small- and medium-sized enterprises, artificial intelligence (AI) and sovereignty, as well as AI and semiconductor development policies in the RoK, while proposing recommendations for Vietnam.

  Resolution 79: Encouraging State-owned enterprises to link with FDI sector (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

The State economic sector has effectively fulfilled its function of orienting, leading and regulating economic activities, contributing to promoting economic growth, stabilising the macro economy, maintaining major economic balances, ensuring national defence and security, fostering social progress and justice, improving living standards and raising Vietnam’s international standing.

  14th National Party Congress: Chinese expert praises Vietnam’s growth targets (Tuesday, January 27,2026)

Vietnam should further refine mechanisms for mobilising infrastructure capital, including expanding public–private partnership (PPP) models and considering the establishment of a national-level special infrastructure fund to attract sovereign wealth funds and long-term capital, said Liu Ying, a research fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies under the Renmin University of China.

  VIETRADE, RMIT Vietnam partner to strengthen national brands (Monday, January 26,2026)

Under the MoU, the two sides agreed to establish a long-term cooperation framework in trade promotion, training, research, and education related to brand development and international business.

  Ho Chi Minh City strengthens global engagement at WEF Davos 2026 (Monday, January 26,2026)

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hoang Nguyen Dinh presented the city’s strategic vision, policy orientation and development priorities for building a modern, transparent and globally connected finance – technology ecosystem, with science – technology, data, artificial intelligence and fintech identified as core pillars.

  Vietnam, India explore opportunities in food, beverage industries (Monday, January 26,2026)

Vietnamese Trade Counsellor Bui Trung Thuong highlighted India as one of the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world, with a large population, an expanding middle class, and rising demand for quality food and beverage products.

  Ho Chi Minh City showcases Vietnam International Financial Centre at WEF Davos 2026 (Monday, January 26,2026)

The strong turnout of major corporations, strategic investors and global billionaires at bilateral meetings and sidelines discussions further underscored the growing appeal of VIFC-HCMC, fuelling expectations of large-scale international capital inflows and laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable partnerships.