With bilateral trade growing strongly, Vietnamese businesses are looking beyond product promotion to understand buyer requirements, adapt their offerings and turn market connections into sustainable export opportunities.
AI is creating new opportunities for countries to develop world-class talent. Two international experts explain how Việt Nam can make the most of the opportunities ahead.
Following the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and the entry into force of the Việt Nam-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement, Việt Nam-Russia trade increased by an average of 10.8 per cent annually during 2016-25.
Việt Nam should develop a strong domestic business force capable of absorbing technology, standards, management practices and market access from major corporations.
The final rates were significantly higher than those announced in the preliminary results in February, creating additional pressure on Vietnamese exporters.
International buyers typically spend only a few seconds looking at an exhibition booth, while major trade fairs can feature up to 2,000 exhibitors, making it increasingly difficult for Vietnamese companies to stand out, they said.
A wide range of Vietnamese products are on display at the "Week of Trade Connection and Introduction of Vietnamese Products 2026”, which opened at GO! An Lạc shopping centre in HCM City on July 30.
The tariff decision should be seen as a prompt for Vietnamese businesses to reposition their competitiveness, strengthen their supply chains and move higher up global value chains.
Cordillera Brewing Co., expressed particular interest in Vietnamese coffee, especially green coffee beans for roasting operations in Argentina, Panama and Uruguay.
Innovation, intellectual property, and digital transformation will be crucial to building stronger Vietnamese brands and improving the competitiveness of local businesses, the ASIA R&D CONNECT 2026 Forum heard in HCM City on July 22.
Ambassador Phạm Việt Hùng described Grand Halal Bangkok 2026 as an important opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to connect not only with Thailand''s Halal industry but also with Halal food producers worldwide, while learning from experience of Thailand and international partners.