PM urges stronger Swiss, European investment, technology transfer in Vietnam (Wednesday, February 4,2026)

PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that Swiss and European enterprises will scale up both direct and indirect investment, intensify technology transfer, support workforce training, share management expertise, invest in research and development, and help Vietnamese businesses integrate more deeply into global value and supply chains.

  Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund officially launched, focusing investments in Vietnam (Wednesday, February 4,2026)

Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund, a Vietnam-focused investment fund co-managed by DBJ and SSI Asset Management (SSIAM), was set up to channel high-quality capital into Vietnam’s equity market, focusing on listed companies with strong governance, clear growth strategies and long-term investment potential.

  Agricultural exports reliant on securing raw material supply (Wednesday, February 4,2026)

According to Secretary General of the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association Le Viet Anh, pepper remained Vietnam’s leading spice export in 2025, with shipments exceeding 247,000 tonnes, accounting for 59.3% of total spice export volume. Export revenue reached 1.66 billion USD, out of total spice exports of 2.1 billion USD.

  Swiss business federation urges seizing opportunities with Vietnam (Tuesday, February 3,2026)

With a trade volume of around 2.5 billion CHF (3.2 billion USD), Vietnam is already Switzerland's third most important trading partner in the ASEAN region.

  Economic, trade, investment ties seen as pillar of Vietnam – EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (Tuesday, February 3,2026)

Professor Nguyen Van Phu emphasised that Vietnam – EU economic collaboration is rapidly expanding beyond traditional goods trade into strategic sectors such as energy, critical raw materials, high technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and supply chain restructuring.

  Vietnam's economy starts 2026 on upbeat footing amid reforms, trade rebound (Tuesday, February 3,2026)

Nguyen Thi Huong, Director of the National Statistics Office, said Vietnam’s solid growth in 2025 demonstrated the gradually strengthened internal capacity and resilience, providing an important springboard for 2026 and beyond.

  ADB, SBV launch 2 million USD green banking initiative (Tuesday, February 3,2026)

The initiative is a component of the technical assistance project “Inclusive and Climate Finance” funded by the Japanese Government through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR).

  Deputy PM concludes working visit to Switzerland (Monday, February 2,2026)

Vietnam will closely coordinate with Switzerland and other members of the European Free Trade Association to conclude a free trade agreement in 2026, meeting expectations of businesses in both countries and creating new drivers for bilateral economic cooperation.

  Ho Chi Minh City – A magnet for global capability centres (Monday, February 2,2026)

Quality talent, cost advantages, and an expanding pipeline of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are turning Ho Chi Minh City into an increasingly strategic long-term destination for multinational corporations establishing or expanding Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

  Vietnam attends fourth annual electronics expo in India (Monday, February 2,2026)

The event drew over 300 domestic and foreign exhibitors, including a delegation from the Vietnam Electronics Industries Association (VEIA), and over 8,000 visitors.

  Vietnam values traditional friendship with Sweden: PM (Saturday, January 31,2026)

Vietnam values its traditional friendship with Sweden - one of Vietnam’s leading partners in Northern Europe, stressed Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

  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.