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.

Experts, scholars and overseas Vietnamese have given positive assessments of the Politburo's Resolution 68-NQ/TW on the private sector's development, noting that after one year of implementation it has delivered tangible improvements and generated strong momentum across the business landscape.

A series of international exhibitions specialising in dairy, ice cream, milk tea, and modern beverages will take place in Hanoi from May 28 - 31.

Vietnam will host the 21st Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Animal Science Congress (AAAP 21) from October 28 - 31 in Hanoi, marking the second time the country has organised this major international event after the first in 2008.

VOV.VN - More than a year after the Politburo issued Resolution 68 on private sector development, Vietnam’s business community has begun to see positive signals from institutional reforms, capital flows and improvements in the investment environment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s agriculture sector is showing fresh signs of recovery as domestic rice prices and export prices gradually rebound, while high-quality and low-emission rice products are opening new opportunities in premium international markets.

One year after the Politburo's Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on the private sector's development was implemented, Vietnamese businesses said clearer institutional guidance, easier access to credit and more transparent governance mechanisms are crucial to helping private enterprises break through.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on May 17 announced its updated provincial master plan and investment promotion strategy, aiming to unlock new growth momentum and position itself as a major economic hub in Southern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - As exports continue to serve as a major driver of Vietnam’s economy, increasingly strict international regulations on food safety and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures are placing mounting pressure on Vietnamese agricultural exporters.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is entering a new phase in which green transition is no longer viewed solely as an environmental goal, but as a strategic requirement to enhance competitiveness and reshape the country’s growth model, officials and experts said at the launch of Green Transition Day 2026 held in Hanoi on May 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exporters are facing mounting pressure from international trade defence investigations as importing countries tighten scrutiny over supply chains, product origin, and market practices.

Relevant departments, agencies and units have been asked to ensure all necessary conditions are in place to commence construction of the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh railway project before July 2, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially named after President Ho Chi Minh.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on private sector development not only opens up investment opportunities but, more importantly, strengthens confidence in Vietnam’s long-term development trajectory, according to Cao Thanh Dinh, founder and CEO of ANPz Co., Ltd (All Nippon Partners) in Japan.

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Venture and Angel Summit 2026 (DAVAS 2026) is expected to attract over US$5 billion in investment capital, bringing together startups, investors and tech experts from Vietnam and abroad, and further strengthening the city’s position as a regional hub for innovation and venture capital.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to remain one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, supported by resilient exports, strong investment inflows and an ambitious reform agenda, despite mounting global uncertainties, according to the World Bank’s latest Vietnam Economic Update released on May 15.

Vietnamese airlines are expected to continue cautiously adjusting their summer flight schedules as high fuel prices persist, prompting carriers to focus on cost optimisation and operational safety.

The Ministry of Construction has cut the processing time for construction permits for foreign contractors to six days under new regulations aimed at streamlining administrative procedures.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is accelerating the transition from manual administration to digital data management for farming areas and export packing facilities, as international markets continue tightening traceability and food safety requirements for imported agricultural products.

VOV.VN - The HalalViet Promotion and Experience Center was officially launched in Hanoi on May 15 and is expected to become a hub for trade connectivity, certification support and digital transformation to help Vietnamese businesses integrate more deeply into global Halal supply chains.

VOV.VN - After more than two decades of using the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) to assess the quality of local economic governance, Vietnam is introducing a new approach, by directly measuring the actual performance of the private sector.

The Tall Building Forum 2026 was held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 14, offering forward-looking insights into sustainable urban high-rise development.

VOV.VN - Central Retail has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment in Vietnam through a nationwide retail footprint expansion strategy aimed at supporting the modernization of the country’s retail sector and contributing to local economic growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam requests that the United States make an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts and achievements in intellectual property protection and enforcement, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular press briefing on May 14 in Hanoi.

Belarusian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Alexander Sidoruk visited and held a working session with the authorities of Can Tho on May 14 to explore economic opportunities.

Ahead of schedule, several major fuel distributors have begun rolling out E10 biofuel across their retail networks and are preparing to supply the market beyond their own systems.

Singapore’s banks are expanding their presence in Vietnam to seize opportunities from the market’s increasing integration into Asian trade and surging corporate financing needs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s rice exports slowed in the first four months of 2026, but recovering global demand and growing concerns over tightening supply are creating new opportunities for the country’s rice industry to regain momentum in the months ahead.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Office in Morocco recently hosted a trade promotion seminar in Casablanca aimed at connecting Vietnamese exporters with Moroccan importers and distribution networks.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Decision No. 840 dated May 13, 2026 approving the Digital Technology Industry Development Program for 2026-2030, with a vision to 2045, aimed at developing the digital technology industry into a foundational economic and technological sector that contributes to double-digit economic growth and national digital transformation.