Switzerland backs Vietnamese firms in global supply chains (Wednesday, October 21,2026)

Switzerland will support Vietnamese enterprises in integrating effectively and sustainably into global supply chains through supply chain financing, export risk insurance, and investment funds targeting emerging markets, international experts and corporate leaders affirmed at a recent high-level business forum.

  Vietnam, Japan approves JCM implementation rules, boosting emission reduction projects (Tuesday, October 20,2026)

Since its establishment in 2013, the JCM has seen 14 projects complete registration and issuance of over 35,000 carbon credits.

  It is particularly important for Viet Nam, Denmark to strengthen relations amid current global landscape (Tuesday, October 20,2026)

Amid major changes in global landscape, it is particularly important that small and medium-sized countries such as Denmark and Viet Nam strengthen their relations and further advance their cooperation

  Viet Nam, Liechtenstein sign double taxation avoidance agreement (Monday, October 19,2026)

Viet Nam and Liechtenstein signed a double taxation avoidance agreement in Ha Noi on October 18.

  Viet Nam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement to expand opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation (Monday, October 19,2026)

The Viet Nam–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to mark a new chapter in economic relations between Viet Nam and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, expand market access, promote high-quality investment, and strengthen integration into global value chains.

  General Secretary, President To Lam starts European tour (Monday, October 19,2026)

General Secretary and President To Lam left Ha Noi on Monday for a State visit to Denmark at the invitation of Danish King Frederik X and the Queen.

  European businesses remain upbeat about Viet Nam’s economic outlook (Monday, October 19,2026)

European investors' business confidence in Viet Nam stood at 78.3 points in the third quarter of 2026, according to the EuroCham Business Confidence Index (BCI) report released on Thursday.

  Vietnam and the United States advance economic partnership (Thursday, October 15,2026)

More than 200 government officials, business executives and investors gathered in Hanoi for the US - Vietnam Business Summit 2026...

  Russia grants visa-free entry to Vietnamese citizens until October 2027 (Thursday, October 15,2026)

Vietnam has become the 12th country whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry to the Russian Federation under the relevant arrangements.

  Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas to pay official visit to Viet Nam (Thursday, October 15,2026)

Liechtenstein Prime Minister Brigitte Haas will pay an official visit to Viet Nam from October 17 to 19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation.

  Viet Nam - Malaysia trade surges, poised to far exceed 2026 expectations (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

Viet Nam - Malaysia trade hit USD 17.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the 2025 full-year total and signaling a stronger-than-expected year.

  Viet Nam Industry Agency, Samsung strengthen support for domestic suppliers (Wednesday, October 14,2026)

The Vietnam Industry Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Samsung Vietnam continue to strengthen cooperation in developing supporting industries, enhancing the capabilities of domestic enterprises and expanding opportunities for their participation in global supply chains.

  Leading container shipping company to help develop Viet Nam into regional cargo transshipment hub (Tuesday, October 13,2026)

Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company expects to expand investments in Viet Nam, helping develop the nation into a regional cargo transshipment hub, stated CEO Soren Toft during his meeting with Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc in Ha Noi on October 9.

  WEF to co-brand Autumn Economic Forum 2026 in HCMC (Tuesday, October 13,2026)

The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 26-29 under the theme “Collaboration in a New Era,” attracting around 1,500 domestic and international delegates.

  Viet Nam, U.S. almost complete negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement (Friday, October 9,2026)

Viet Nam and the U.S. have almost completed negotiations on the contents of an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, announced the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

  Panama regards Viet Nam as partner of top importance in Southeast Asia (Thursday, October 8,2026)

Panama's President José Raúl Mulino Quintero affirmed that his country regards Viet Nam as a partner of top importance in Southeast Asia, expressing his wish to further reinforce the comprehensive cooperation with Viet Nam, especially in the fields of economics, trade, and investment.

  JICA is designing new support package to assist Viet Nam's reforms (Thursday, October 8,2026)

JICA is developing a new support package to assist Viet Nam in pursuing reforms toward a new growth model, said Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office in Viet Nam Kobayashi Yosuke.

  World Bank raises Viet Nam’s GDP growth forecast to 7.4% (Wednesday, October 7,2026)

The World Bank forecasts that Viet Nam’s GDP will grow by 7.4 percent this year, the highest rate in the region, driven by a strong performance in manufacturing and exports of AI-related products.

  Viet Nam prepares for signing trade deal with European Free Trade Area (Tuesday, October 6,2026)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has finalized a proposal to sign free trade agreement (FTA) between Viet Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

  Disbursed FDI volume in Jan-Sept period reaches five-year high (Monday, October 5,2026)

Total disbursed volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of 2026 reached five-year high of US$21.07 billion, the National Statistics Office reported on Saturday.

  Polish Ambassador highlights economic cooperation potential between Vietnam and Poland (Friday, October 2,2026)

On the afternoon of October 1, at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi, H.E. Ms. Joanna Skoczek, Polish Ambassador to Vietnam, met with Vietnamese media representatives to talk about the longstanding and close relationship between Vietnam and Poland.

  Viet Nam seeks to advance toward FTSE’s Advanced Emerging Market status (Friday, October 2,2026)

Viet Nam will continue to improve the quality and standards of its market, sustainably maintain the criteria for Secondary Emerging Market status, while working toward meeting MSCI’s upgrade criteria and advancing to the Advanced Emerging Market category under the FTSE.

  Standard Chartered projects Viet Nam’s 2026 GDP growth at 9.5% (Friday, October 2,2026)

In its latest report, Standard Chartered Bank forecasted Viet Nam's GDP growth at 8.7 percent in the third quarter of this year, up from 8.4 percent in the previous quarter, reflecting the economy's continued growth momentum despite a challenging external environment.

  Viet Nam moves up one place in Global Innovation Index 2026 (Thursday, October 1,2026)

Viet Nam ranks 43rd among 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026, moving up one place from 2025, according to the latest report released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

  Vietnamese exporters look beyond trade to supply chain synergy under CPTPP (Wednesday, September 30,2026)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) serves not only as a vast consumer market for Vietnamese goods, but also as a strategic platform for domestic enterprises to diversify their supply chains amidst shifting global trade dynamics.

  What benefits Viet Nam can expect from FTSE Russell upgrade? (Monday, September 28,2026)

Viet Nam’s move from frontier market to secondary emerging market status under the FTSE Russell is a very significant milestone for Viet Nam as it is a strong international endorsement of the progress the market has made in reform, accessibility and infrastructure, according to HSBC.

  Major takeaways from To Lam's recent tour to U.S., Canada (Monday, September 28,2026)

General Secretary and President To Lam strongly affirmed Viet Nam’s foreign policy of being an active and responsible member of the international community and proactively and actively participating in addressing common challenges, noted Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

  Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai holds working session with Vestas in Denmark (Friday, September 25,2026)

Within the framework of his working trip to the Kingdom of Denmark, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai and a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a working session with Vestas to discuss orientations for wind power development in Viet Nam, particularly offshore wind power, as well as opportunities for cooperation in technology, industry and supply chain development.

  Economic cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand to be further promoted (Thursday, September 24,2026)

The 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand in 2026 represents an important milestone and an opportunity for the deeper development of the five-decade partnership, while laying a stronger foundation for the economic cooperation between the two countries in the years ahead.

  Industry: A pillar for expanding Viet Nam - Canada cooperation (Wednesday, September 23,2026)

Against the backdrop of General Secretary and State President To Lam’s historic state visit to Canada, industrial cooperation between the two countries is emerging as an area with significant potential for growth.