Spring Fair 2026: A platform toward sustainable Vietnam–Malaysia trade corridor (Tuesday, February 10,2026)

Vietnam’s trade fairs should become long-term gateways to cross-border trade corridors. With its role as a gateway to the global Halal market valued at about 2.5 trillion USD, Malaysia can serve as a launchpad for Vietnamese Halal goods to reach wider international markets.

  Spring Fair 2026 offers opportunity to boost Vietnamese exports to Japan: trade counsellor (Tuesday, February 10,2026)

Specialised exhibitions and trade fairs offer Japanese companies opportunities to identify and diversify stable supply sources, while enabling Vietnamese businesses to engage directly with Japanese buyers and gain access to technologies, standards and management practices of Japan.

  Reference exchange rate drops 8 VND on February 10 (Tuesday, February 10,2026)

With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,308 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,802 VND/USD.

  Vietnam, Brazil step up trade promotion cooperation (Tuesday, February 10,2026)

The Brazil–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (BVC) and the Espirito Santo Chapter of the Brazil–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCBV-ES) recently inked the MoU to enhance cooperation and expand business opportunities for enterprises from the two countries, with support from the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil.

  Foreign trade at heart of Vietnam’s growth challenge in new phase (Monday, February 9,2026)

Vietnam’s export–import activities are facing both heightened expectations and structural challenges as the country enters a new development phase marked by ambitious growth targets and an increasingly volatile global environment.

  Spring Fair 2026 attracts interest from JETRO Hanoi, Chinese partners (Monday, February 9,2026)

At the booth of Hue city, the JETRO delegation expressed strong interest in and high evaluation for traditional handicrafts reflecting the local distinctive cultural identity.

  Vietnamese businesses seek opportunities to expand markets at Fruit Logistica 2026 (Monday, February 9,2026)

Vietnamese enterprises are focusing on consolidating existing export markets while seeking new partners and expanding their presence in Europe at this year’s edition. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the Vinafruit, told the Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Germany.

  FDI disbursement in January hits five-year high (Monday, February 9,2026)

Economists said that the continued growth in realised FDI reflects foreign investors’ sustained implementation and expansion of production and business activities in Vietnam. This is seen as an encouraging signal, underscoring investors’ confidence in Vietnam’s business environment and economic prospects.

  “Vietnamese Goods Day” promotes agricultural products in Germany (Monday, February 9,2026)

Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh said the event, held close to Vietnam’s Lunar New Year, helped promote Vietnamese tropical fruits while introducing Vietnamese cultural values to German consumers, and creating opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to connect directly with German importers.

  Lao, Cambodian markets gain growing strategic importance for Vietnam (Friday, February 6,2026)

In recent years, Laos and Cambodia have emerged as increasingly important partners for Vietnam, not only as suppliers of agricultural raw materials but also as integral components of a closely interlinked network of trade, investment and production.

  AgriS and Farmacist Partner to Advance Australia-ASEAN Precision Agriculture Network (Friday, February 6,2026)

This is a pivotal step in AgriS’s science-based development strategy, aiming to standardize international agronomic knowledge and commercialize precision farming technology in the Southeast Asian market.

  UK-based expert: Right strategy could make Vietnam crucial link in Asian finance network (Friday, February 6,2026)

Vietnam’s strategy to develop international finance ecosystem, coupled with its push for greater economic openness, sends a compelling signal of deepening global economic integration and paves the way for international capital flows in the years ahead.

  Vietnam among GE’s five most important global markets: Chief Corporate Officer (Thursday, February 5,2026)

The GE leader highly valued Vietnam’s socio-economic development achievements, viewing them as a solid foundation for further expanding cooperation towards the goal of ensuring a stable and efficient energy supply, while making practical contributions to long-term growth and the country’s energy security.

  Vietnam, US deepen energy ties with new cooperation agreements (Thursday, February 5,2026)

BSR will cooperate with Chevron Supply and Trading, Marquis Energy, and ADM Asia-Pacific Trading Pte. Ltd. The agreements cover crude oil supply for the Dung Quat Oil Refinery, potential imports of ethanol biofuel from the US, and the provision of corn as feedstock for ethanol production in Vietnam.

  Vietnam seeks deeper energy, industrial, aviation ties with US (Thursday, February 5,2026)

Bilateral relations should be shaped by a long-term vision, not merely based on trade volume or investment flows, but on the increasing complementarity of the two economies, Vietnam’s growing role in global supply chains, and strategic interest connectivity between the two countries, said Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung.

  APEC 2026: Vietnam – China hold in-depth discussions on regional financial policy priorities (Thursday, February 5,2026)

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance will step up consultations and experience sharing to shape priority themes for APEC 2027 that fully reflect national strategic orientations, align with key resolutions of the Party and the State; and remain consistent with the Incheon Plan for the five-year APEC financial cooperation roadmap.

  Korean enterprises explore investment in Vinh Long province (Thursday, February 5,2026)

At the meeting, the provincial Department of Finance and the FBH Media Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the Mekong development project in Vinh Long.

  Vietnamese businesses seek partners at chocolate, coffee fair in Algeria (Thursday, February 5,2026)

Hoang Duc Nhuan, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Algeria, said Vietnam’s coffee exports to the North African country reached 89,336 tonnes in 2025, with a turnover of nearly 455 million USD, representing a year-on-year increase of 161% in volume and 257% in value.

  Businesses expect fresh momentum in Vietnam – Laos economic cooperation (Thursday, February 5,2026)

A Vietnamese entrepreneur in Laos stressed that for the Vietnamese business community here, the visit by General Secretary To Lam is not merely a high-level diplomatic event, but also a clear message of the Vietnamese Party and State’s attention to and support for businesses.

  Vietnam, Kazakhstan seek to strengthen financial, monetary cooperation (Wednesday, February 4,2026)

Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) Timur Suleimenov highlighted the steady development of the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Kazakhstan across all channels, levels and fields, particularly since the establishment of the bilateral Strategic Partnership.

  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.