Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) still have ample room to strengthen supply chain connectivity in key industries such as electronics, semiconductors and food processing, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–RoK investment cooperation and business networking forum held in HCM City on May 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has entered the world’s Top 50 startup ecosystems for the first time, marking a major milestone for the country’s innovation and technology sector as the government accelerates digital economy and high-tech development strategies.

VOV.VN - More than 230 businesses from 25 countries and territories are taking part in the 10th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition (ILDEX Vietnam 2026), which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 20, aimed at connecting agricultural and food supply chains, technologies and markets across the region.

Representatives of Belgian and European businesses have expressed growing interest in expanding trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam, heard at a seminar held in Brussels on May 19.​

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice export prices are rebounding as the Philippines is expected to continue importing around 1.5 million tonnes of Dai Thom 8, a premium Vietnamese fragrant rice variety, through April 2027 at prices of US$460-470 per tonne.

VOV.VN - FPT, Vietnam’s leading technology group, and Tokushukai Medical Group, Japan’s largest private healthcare group, have announced a partnership to promote digital transformation in healthcare and medical services.

The second Asia Agri Food International 2026, taking place in Ho Chi Minh City on May 19–20, has brought together representatives of businesses, policymakers and experts to discuss ways to deepen India–Vietnam cooperation in agriculture and food, with a focus on sustainable supply chains, and market connectivity.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised the Meet Australia 2026 programme on May 19 to strengthen cooperation between the southern metropolis and Australian partners.

The Vietnamese Government maintains the consistent policy of promoting a balanced and sustainable economic and trade relationship with the US, Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan stated at a meeting with US trade officials in Hanoi on May 19.

A seminar on opportunities and challenges in developing the South American market will be held in Hanoi on May 28 in both in-person and online formats by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Ho Chi Minh City has entered the list of the world’s Top 100 startup ecosystems for the first time, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 released by StartupBlink.

VOV.VN - The UK is a fastidious market with high standards, intense competition and substantial compliance costs, but Vietnamese businesses are continuing to invest in and expand into the market because of its large import demand, strong purchasing power, well-developed distribution networks and ability to enhance the reputation of Vietnamese brands.

VOV.VN -Trade between Vietnam and Singapore continued to show positive signs in the first four months of 2026, with Vietnam recording a trade surplus of nearly SG$5.4 billion (about US$4.5 billion) in goods of Vietnamese origin, highlighting growing export opportunities in the Singaporean market.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on May 19 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Soc Trang 4 Wind Power Plant, a VND14.5 trillion (US$570 million) renewable energy project aimed at supporting Vietnam’s green growth and energy transition goals.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on May 19 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Honda and Hanoi’s authorities to jointly develop a public battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles in the Vietnamese capital.

VOV.VN - HSBC Vietnam on May 19 announced the successful arrangement of a VND800 billion (approximately US$31 million) five-year financing facility for Nutifood to support the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking Bach Dang Wharf Park and the Thu Thiem New Urban Area across the Saigon River.

The private economic sector is entering a crucial window of opportunity as development policies become clearer, reform efforts more decisive, and the sector increasingly positioned at the centre of national growth strategies.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is intensifying efforts to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection through comprehensive legal reforms, stricter enforcement measures, and anti-counterfeit campaigns, as IP increasingly becomes a strategic pillar of the country’s digital economy and innovation-driven growth model.

VOV.VN - The World Financial Innovation Series 2026 (WFIS 2026) opened in Hanoi on May 19, with banks, fintech companies and technology solution providers gathering to discuss digital transformation and expand cooperation across Vietnam’s financial ecosystem.

A seminar titled “Vietnam Economic Day” was held on May 18 at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics as part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg.

VOV.VN - Construction began on May 19 on an expansion project for the T2 international passenger terminal at Da Nang International Airport, with total investment of nearly VND1.5 trillion (US$58 million).

VOV.VN - A forum on “Vietnam–India Digital Economy and Cross-Border E-Commerce” held in Uttar Pradesh on May 18 is expected to open a new phase of cooperation between Vietnam and India in digital trade, fintech, artificial intelligence, and logistics, as the two countries target US$25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

India is preparing to ease import requirements by removing special conditions and additional phytosanitary declarations for fresh Vietnamese durian, a move expected to streamline access to one of Asia’s largest consumer markets.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed off on Vietnam’s national standards strategy for the 2026–2035 period, laying down a decade-long blueprint to tether domestic rules to global benchmarks.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 18 signed a decision on the establishment of a Government delegation for international economic and trade negotiations.

As people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have continued to deepen, preserving and respecting the cultural and historical values of each nation remains a shared concern for communities in both countries.

E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide from June 1 under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s roadmap on energy transition and environmentally friendly fuel use.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is increasingly drawing hi-tech foreign direct investment (FDI), as global producers shift toward greener and smarter production to capitalise on the country’s extensive network of new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs).

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on the private economic sector development, issued in May 2025, targets 2 million enterprises by 2030, including at least 20 major corporations participating in global value chains.

VOV.VN - The ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) announced on May 18 that they will jointly organize a trade promotion delegation to Vietnam and Malaysia to expand economic cooperation between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and ASEAN.