As global markets impose increasingly stringent technical standards, innovation and digital transformation are becoming essential for Vietnamese agricultural exporters to stay competitive, optimise costs and achieve sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to attract at least four semiconductor integrated circuit projects to Saigon Hi-Tech Park in 2026 as part of efforts to develop its integrated circuit (IC) industry.

The International Baby Products & Toys Expo and International Trendy Toys Expo Hanoi 2026 (IBTE Hanoi 2026) will take place from June 18-21 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi, bringing together hundreds of businesses and brands in the toy and child products industry.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has approved a new national programme on supporting industries development for the 2026–2035 period, aiming to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity, enhance technological self-reliance, and deepen the country’s engagement in global supply chains.

Vietnam and Laos are stepping up cooperation in trade, transport and logistics connectivity as both countries seek to strengthen supply chains and facilitate cross-border commerce, officials said at the Vietnam – Laos Logistics Business Forum 2026 held in Vientiane on May 26.

VOV.VN - As political trust between the two countries continues to deepen, relations between Vietnam and Thailand are moving beyond trade cooperation toward deeper integration in regional and global supply chains, from “Made in Vietnam” electronic components increasingly appearing in Thai production lines to investments in green energy and high technology.

Vietnam is continuing to strengthen its position as an attractive destination for Thai investors, driven by improvements in the country’s business and investment climate as well as the newly elevated Vietnam-Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam and the Philippines are stepping up cooperation to ensure food security, with rice trade emerging as a key pillar of their partnership amid growing global uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Stimulating domestic consumption is becoming a key factor in achieving Vietnam’s double-digit economic growth target in 2026, alongside production and exports.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has announced a commitment of up to US$10 million for venture capital firm Do Ventures Fund II, providing capital for climate-focused Vietnamese businesses and strengthening Vietnam's climate investment market to attract greater private finance.

The northern province of Phu Tho is stepping up strategic cooperation with Chinese enterprises as part of a broader push to attract high-quality investment, leverage external resources, and sustain rapid and long-term growth.

VOV.VN - Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines are currently Vietnam’s three largest partners within ASEAN, with combined bilateral trade nearing US$36 billion and projected to grow further as partnerships become increasingly substantive.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Thailand trade maintained strong growth in the first four months of 2026, reaching US$8.59 billion, with Vietnamese exports to Thailand climbing to nearly US$3.76 billion thanks to rising shipments of technology products, electronics, and processed goods.

Vietnam has, for the first time, broken into the world’s top 10 crude steel producers, marking a major milestone for its fast-growing steel industry, according to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel).

VOV.VN - Extreme heat nearing 40°C in Hanoi has fueled soaring demand for rechargeable fans, emergency lights, and backup power devices as residents fear power outages during the summer heatwave.

VOV.VN - Singapore has expressed its desire to increase imports of rice and agricultural products from Vietnam, as the two countries have agreed to expand cooperation in agricultural trade, carbon credits and urban environmental management.

The green economy is forecast to contribute more than 10% of Vietnam’s GDP by 2030 while creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs, experts said at the launch ceremony of the Smart Landscape & Healthy Living Expo 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25.

VOV.VN - The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged to continue close coordination with Vietnam’s Department of Debt Management and External Finance under the Ministry of Finance to accelerate the preparation and implementation of bilateral ODA projects.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has issued a warning to Vietnamese food exporters following China’s stricter enforcement of new import management regulations for foreign food manufacturers.

It’s time for Vietnam to shift from its long-standing approach of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) at all costs towards a more selective strategy focused on technology, innovation, green development, value creation and stronger linkages with domestic enterprises, experts have said.

VOV.VN - HSBC on May 25 unveiled a credit facility of up to US$4 billion in mainland China to support the international expansion of clean energy and low-carbon companies, with Vietnam identified as a key destination.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) projcts have emerged as one of the most visible symbols of the steadily expanding partnership between Vietnam and Singapore.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion during the past five months of 2026, up 16% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.

Japanese companies are accelerating investment in Vietnam, expanding beyond manufacturing into retail, housing and consumer sectors as they reposition the Southeast Asian nation as a strategic growth hub in Asia.

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has announced that its member enterprises are invited to attend a seminar on digitalisation, automation solutions, Fourth Industrial Revolution transformation in the garment sector, scheduled to take place in Hanoi on May 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China have put into operation an additional cross-border logistics route, helping improve transport connectivity and boost trade exchange between the two countries.

A seminar on how to apply the circular economy in agriculture will be held on May 26 in Hanoi by the Institute of Environmental Economics Policy under the Vietnam Association of Environmental Economics.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh worked with a delegation from the northern province of Bac Ninh led by Tran Huy Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Berlin on May 23 to discuss investment cooperation and business connectivity between Bac Ninh and German partners.

Vietnam always wishes to continue strengthening cooperation with UK partners in capital market development, green transition, green finance, and the establishment of Vietnam international financial centre (VIFC), said Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has kept inflation below 4% since 2015, and maintaining macroeconomic stability while effective inflation control in 2026 will be crucial to supporting the country’s goal of achieving double-digit GDP growth.