The Institute for South Asian, West Asian and African Studies (ISAWAAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences convened a scientific seminar in Hanoi on May 21 to chart a path for Vietnam-Africa cooperation for sustainable development, timed for Africa Day on May 25.

NordCham Vietnam, in coordination with several partners, on May 21 hosted Work the Nordic Way 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, its flagship employer branding conference.

VOV.VN - An International Maritime Finance Ecosystem initiative was launched in Ho Chi Minh City as part of efforts to develop the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), and to strengthen Vietnam’s position in global maritime finance and logistics.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 20 inspected progress of the Gia Binh International Airport project and related infrastructure works, including the route linking the airport with Hanoi and the Ring Road No. 4 project in the Hanoi Capital Region passing through Bac Ninh province.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnam Business Association in Bangladesh, hosted a Vietnam – Bangladesh business forum and B2B Matching 2026 event in Dhaka on May 19.

The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in coordination with the Vietnam Lawyers Association, will organise the Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026) from May 25 to 29 under the theme “Arbitration & ADR: Reaching New Heights”.

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from several countries and territories, including Vietnam, mainland China, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China), the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam said on May 20.

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 is set to accelerate support for businesses expanding exports through digital platforms and integrating more deeply into global supply chains as cross-border e-commerce emerges as a major driver of the country’s digital economy.

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.

Fitch Ratings has given a positive assessment of Vietnam’s economic fundamentals, highlighting the country’s macroeconomic stability and resilience amid continuing global uncertainty.

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).