Can Tho considers the Republic of Korea (RoK) a top-priority partner and is committed to creating the most favourable conditions for Korean investors, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vuong Quoc Nam said.​

Vietnam is coming under growing pressure to make battery energy storage systems (BESS) a cornerstone of its power infrastructure, as rapid renewable expansion and rising electricity demand, driven by double-digit economic growth, expose mounting strain on the national grid.

In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam–Singapore trade sustained strong growth, with key product groups posting positive two-way expansion, reflecting their deeper integration into global value chains and increasingly aligned cooperation between the two economies amid ongoing global volatility.

Despite ongoing global uncertainties, Vietnamese exporters are reporting strong order growth through the second quarter of 2026, driven by precautionary demand and supportive government policies.

The FDI Connect Forum 2026, themed “Towards Sustainable Global Supply Chains”, took place in the northern province of Bac Ninh on April 24.

The Photographic Society of America (PSA) Photo Gathering 2026 and the PSA-PG 2026 International Photo Exhibition officially opened at the Thung Nham ecotourism zone in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh on April 24.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang has urged Argentina, as coordinator of negotiations, to accelerate progress towards an early signing of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) following the launch of talks in December 2025.

Vietnam has rolled out a cross-border QR payment service with the Republic of Korea (RoK), marking a new step in financial connectivity between the two countries and supporting growing tourism and trade flows.

VOV.VN- The Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), will organise an online seminar on trade and investment promotion with the market of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on May 13.

VOV.VN - Mexico’s Ministry of Economy (SE) on April 22 updated its list of eligible steel mills, reinstating two Vietnamese steel mills after nearly a year of removal from the country’s import control system.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy continues to maintain strong growth momentum despite global uncertainties, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said in a press statement released on April 24 following its annual consultation visit to the country from March 23 to April 3.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has granted a licence for the establishment of a wholly foreign-owned bank to the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), marking a new step forward in attracting international financial investment and expanding the presence of Korean financial institutions in Vietnam.

After a prolonged period of suspension, the Dung Quat bio-ethanol plant resumed operations in early 2026 and has produced its first batch of E100 ethanol.

VOV.VN - Hybrid vehicles are rapidly gaining traction in Vietnam, emerging as a key growth segment as consumers increasingly shift toward fuel-efficient and lower-emission mobility options.

The Hateco International Container Terminal (HHIT) in Hai Phong received the ultra-large container vessel COSCO SHIPPING AQUARIUS on April 22, marking a new milestone as the biggest ship ever to dock at the port.

VOV.VN - Hanoi is scheduled to host the “Digital Trust in Finance 2026” forum on May 12, aiming to strengthen trust and security in Vietnam’s digital finance ecosystem amid increasingly sophisticated online fraud.

VOV.VN - Amid a volatile global market shaped by geopolitical tensions, rising fuel and logistics costs, the triple-digit growth of tilapia exports in several new markets during the first months of the year is an encouraging signal for Vietnam.

Twelve Estonian companies joined an Estonia-Vietnam business seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23, part of the official visit of Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, as the two countries seek to deepen trade and investment ties.

VOV.VN - France and Vietnam are continuing to strengthen cooperation in strategic minerals, as well as innovation and technology, to further boost bilateral ties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is proactively diversifying energy supply sources and strengthening international cooperation to ensure stable fuel availability and safeguard national energy security amid growing global uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam met with Simon White, President of the Australia–Vietnam Business Council in Queensland, in Canberra on April 23 to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation and connect Australian enterprises with investment opportunities in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Quang Ninh 1 Wind Power Plant, the province’s first wind energy project, was held in Cai area, Hoanh Bo ward, on April 23, marking a significant step toward green and sustainable energy development.

VOV.VN - A forum on international investment opportunities for technology enterprises and innovative startups was held in Seoul on April 23, drawing strong participation from investment funds, businesses and industry associations from the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - A free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is becoming increasingly urgent to unlock growing economic potential between the two sides, according to Nikolai Astrup, chair of the EFTA Parliamentary Committee.

VOV.VN - No unjustified price increases should be allowed amid cost fluctuations, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stressed at a government meeting on April 23, calling for stricter market discipline to help contain inflationary pressures.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese firms are encouraged to adopt green production to meet Halal and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards to expand access to the Malaysian and global markets, experts said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on April 23.

The Hung Vuong (Hung Kings) Fair 2026 officially opened on April 22 at Hung Vuong Square in Viet Tri ward, Phu Tho province, drawing large numbers of delegates, businesses and local residents.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, in coordination with the Vietnam – Cambodia Business Association (VCBA), held a business dialogue on April 22, aimed at updating participants about bilateral cooperation, sharing business experiences, and fostering investment and trade ties between the two neighbouring countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have agreed to open their markets to processed chicken products following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on veterinary cooperation and animal quarantine.

VOV.VN - The first shipment of Vietnam’s fresh green-skin pomelo went on sale in Sydney, Australia, on April 23, following customs clearance by local authorities a day earlier.