Vietnam calls on Brazilian businesses to back PTA talks with Mercosur
Vietnamese Ambassador to Brazil Bui Van Nghi has called on Brazilian businesses to actively support negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Da Nang boosts FDI attraction to drive industrial growth
The central city of Da Nang is ramping up efforts to attract foreign direct investment, leveraging its upgraded infrastructure and welcoming business environment to boost industrial growth and establish a new economic driver.
Vietnam, Laos firms sign deals on property, smart farming projects
The projects, to be implemented in 2026, are the Supchaleun Central Tower complex and a smart farm, aiming to promote cooperation in urban development and high-tech agriculture between the two countries.
Vietnam, Mozambique seek stronger agricultural ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to Mozambique Tran Thi Thu Thin praised the industry’s potential and its contribution to the economy, livelihoods and exports in the southeastern African nation. She also shared Vietnam’s experience in developing the industry, particularly in boosting processing capacity and adding value to products.
Tay Ninh, Thanh Hoa court Bulgarian investors, sign letters of intent
On October 22 in Sofia, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) hosted a Bulgaria-Vietnam BusineMinh Hằngss Forum, with leaders of both provinces and companies from the two countries taking part.
Vietnamese agricultural products seek more direct access to Italian market
Agricultural products, particularly pepper, cashew nuts, coffee, cinnamon, star anise and other spices, remain important items connecting the two economies.
Hanoi seeks strategic partnerships with international firms and organisations in Belgium
At meetings with representatives of Aquitara Fund and 512 Capital B.V., Tran Duc Thang, Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, outlined Hanoi’s investment priorities, particularly industrial infrastructure, high technology, data centres and green, sustainable development.
Hung Yen outlines three economic zones, two development corridors
The framework is designed to make better use of the province’s geographical advantages, strengthen regional connectivity and establish new growth drivers across industry, urban development, logistics, services and tourism.
Japanese FDI supports green transition in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector
Vietnam has become an important market and strategic manufacturing base in Southeast Asia for Japanese investors, reflecting their long-term confidence in the country’s economic potential and sustainable growth prospects.
Rooftop solar power helps businesses go green
Dong Thap Power Company reported that as of September 2026, the province had 6,150 rooftop solar customers, with total installed capacity of 287.09 MWp. Of these, 751 customers operated self-produced and self-consumed systems with a combined capacity of 42.76 MWp.
Gia Lai leverages APEC officials' meeting to boost tourism, investment
The province will step up promotion through mass media, grassroots information networks and digital platforms to reveal Gia Lai as a welcoming, professional destination with a rich cultural identity and strong potential for international cooperation.
CEPA opens doors for Vietnamese goods to UAE, Middle East, Africa
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will boost Vietnamese exports to the UAE and help local businesses reach wider markets across the Middle East and Africa, experts said.
Da Nang forum highlights integrated planning for sustainable development
Planning is a key means of translating development orientations into spatial organisation and resource allocation. Its quality reflects leaders’ vision, their understanding of development rules and their ability to address major development challenges.
Asian-American businesses help expand Vietnam-US trade ties
Beyond tariffs, Vietnamese businesses must also meet increasingly stringent requirements concerning product origin, trade remedies, supply chain transparency, technical standards and compliance with US market regulations.
Ho Chi Minh City prioritises metro links to airports, major transport hubs
The city plans to build 28 urban railway lines with a combined length of around 1,500 km by 2050, when public transport is expected to meet 55–60% of travel demand. It aims to complete about 255 km of urban railways by 2030 and more than 500 km by 2035.
Vietnam seeks to boost shopping tourism
Shopping tourism remains underdeveloped in Vietnam despite its potential to attract visitors and boost revenue. Diversifying dining, shopping and entertainment services while extending stays would help increase tourist spending.
Reference exchange rate continues going down on October 23
With the current trading band of ±5%, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks stood at 26,908 VND/USD, while the floor rate was 24,346 VND/USD.
Leveraging coastal, highland strengths to expand development space
The South Central Coast and Central Highlands hold a strategic position linking domestic and international regions, serving as a driving force for the development of the marine economy, commercial agriculture, and national security and defence.
Vietnam Airlines to launch direct Da Nang-Singapore flights on November 17
The route will be operated by Airbus A321 aircraft, with flights departing Da Nang at 3:00 pm and Singapore at 7:45 pm (local time).
Gia Binh airport seeks global airline partnerships at Routes World 2026
Participation in Routes World, an annual route development forum, is intended to help Gia Binh establish relationships with international carriers and strategic partners before the airport becomes operational and position it to participate in the development of future regional and international air links.