Food packaging innovation must balance safety and circular economy
Macro Economy
The success of AEF 2026 is especially important considering that 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the city being renamed after President Hồ Chí Minh, according to its People''s Committee.
HCM City chairman concludes AEF 2026 with development commitments
Macro Economy
HCM City, Việt Nam’s leading economic centre and innovation hub, is at a historic moment, with an opportunity to connect resources and turn them into frameworks for co-operation, innovation and the creation of new value, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng...
HCM City at historic moment, says Deputy PM
Macro Economy
HCM City on Wednesday launched Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, an initiative to boost consumption and expand markets in the final months of 2026.
City launches Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City initiative to boost year-end consumption
Macro Economy
As of October 26, around 41.18 per cent of the budget for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation has been disbursed. This amounts to VNĐ21.69 trillion (US$824 million) out of a total of VNĐ52.68 trillion, leaving a substantial sum to...
Ministry urges rapid disbursement of science and technology funding
Macro Economy
Minister of Science and Technology Vũ Hải Quân said the value of AI should not be measured by the number of strategies, models or pilot projects, but by improvements in public services, labour productivity, business performance and people''s quality of...
Việt Nam urges AI shift from pilot projects to real-world economic gains
Key Industries
The 21st Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies Congress (AAAP 2026) opened in Hà Nội Wednesday to promote scientific cooperation, technology transfer and sustainable livestock production
AAAP 2026 promotes international cooperation in livestock
Macro Economy
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has called for stronger international partnerships that translate commitments into concrete projects, as Việt Nam seeks to strengthen economic resilience, attract high-quality investment and achieve sustainable growth.
Việt Nam calls for action-oriented international partnerships at AEF 2026
Macro Economy
HCM City has announced 12 investment projects, including multibillion-dollar developments in seaports, logistics, urban development and high technology.
HCM City unveils 12 investment projects worth billions of dollars
Trade
ASEAN is diverse in economic development, market size, legal systems, business environments, logistics capabilities and consumer behaviour, requiring exporters to tailor their approaches to individual markets.
Exporters asked to strengthen risk management in ASEAN markets
Macro Economy
By reconnecting farming systems with seasonal floods, the models can generate additional income through lotus-based products, including food, fibre, textiles and artwork, as well as aquaculture and tourism.
IUCN, Coca-Cola Foundation promote ecosystem restoration as business opportunity at AEF
Trade
While Việt Nam’s free trade agreements often draw attention for their benefits to traditional exports such as agricultural products, seafood and textiles, electronics and mechanical components hold significant strategic potential in trade with EFTA, comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Việt Nam–EFTA deal opens access to advanced European manufacturing technologies
Green Growth
Việt Nam is seeking European partners and investment to turn its vast offshore wind potential into a competitive green hydrogen industry and join global clean energy supply chains.
Việt Nam promotes green hydrogen investment opportunities in Europe
Macro Economy
Phú Thọ offers promising opportunities for Czech businesses in manufacturing, technology, energy, agriculture, tourism and human resources training.
Phú Thọ promotes investment, trade in Czech Republic
Green Growth
Việt Nam faces pressure to reduce emissions from industry as it integrates further into global markets.
Challenges faced powering growth with clean energy
Macro Economy
Efforts have been hastened to accelerate digitisation of coffee growing areas and developing traceability data to meet increasingly stringent requirements in export markets.
