Chairwoman of Vietnam’s State Securities Commission (SSC) Vu Thi Chan Phuong held a working session with Chairman of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wisit Wisitsora-at in Bangkok on May 28.

More than 7,700 farmers across Vietnam have received training in climate risk financial management under the “Innovative Climate Risk Financing for the Agricultural Sector in Vietnam” project (AgriCRF-VN), heard a project review conference held in Can Tho city on May 28.

VOV.VN - SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT), a strategic deep-sea port, has officially welcomed ZIM's new ZXB service, marking a further step in the port's efforts to expand its international maritime connections in the Cai Mep-Thi Vai area in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in coordination with the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM), on May 28 officially released the Mekong Delta Economic Report 2025, outlining strategic solutions to unlock the region’s long-term growth potential.

On the occasion of the state visit to Thailand by Vietnamese top leader To Lam, Sun Group and Central Pattana, Thailand’s No.1 retail-led mixed-use developer, officially signed an MoU on strategic partnership, laying the foundation for a new generation of world-class retail and mixed-use complexes across Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Central Retail Vietnam on May 28 launched shipments of Luc Ngan lychees from northern Bac Ninh province to its nationwide retail chains, including GO!, Tops Market and mini go!.

The fifth International Dairy and Dairy Products Exhibition in Vietnam (Vietnam Dairy 2026), the country’s largest dairy showcase, opened in Hanoi on May 28.

Starting June 1, E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s roadmap, marking a major step in Vietnam’s green energy transition strategy, greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts and commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Hanoi is preparing to launch the Metro Line 2A extension project, with a preliminary investment estimate exceeding US$1.5 billion, as part of efforts to expand the capital city’s urban railway network and ease traffic congestion in its southwestern gateway areas.

More than 300 Vietnamese and international enterprises are showcasing their latest products and technologies at the Vietnam International Electronics & Smart Appliances Expo (IEAE 2026), which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Consul General in Perth Pham Hai Anh on May 28 received David Morgan, Chairman of the Western Australia Vietnam Business Council (WAVBC), at the Consulate General headquarters in Perth.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Investment Summit 2026 (VIPC Summit 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28, focusing on solutions to mobilise funding for tech enterprises and develop Vietnam’s strategic technology industries.

French and Vietnamese experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on May 27 to discuss the development of an appropriate legal framework for digital assets and related risk management as Vietnam moves to establish itself as a regional financial and innovation hub.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and India are seeking to deepen “win-win” cooperation in the seafood industry through stronger trade, investment and supply chain links as global markets undergo major restructuring, delegates heard at an online forum on May 27.

VOV.VN - The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Saigon Asset Management (SAM), and Plug and Play Tech Centre co-hosted the “From Vietnam to Silicon Valley” forum, exploring AI innovation, venture capital, and pathways to integrate Vietnam’s startup ecosystem with Silicon Valley and global markets.

VOV.VN - As demand for premium rice and climate-resilient agricultural production continues to rise, SunRice, Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, is expanding its long-term investment and cooperation in Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta region.

VOV.VN - The Asia Modern Agricultural Inputs 2026 (AMAI Vietnam 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 27, aiming to help Vietnamese businesses connect directly with international partners and build more efficient supply chains.

VOV.VN - Australian consumers showed strong interest in environmentally friendly Vietnamese products, particularly hospitality items, at Foodservice Australia 2026, held in Sydney from May 25–27, according to Vietnam’s Trade Office in Australia.

VOV.VN - As temperatures in Bac Ninh province in northern Vietnam have climbed to nearly 40 degrees Celsius in late May, residents of Phuc Hoa commune have been up since early morning preparing to harvest early-ripening lychees in hopes of a good crop.

VOV.VN - The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Global Green Growth Institute held the EU–Vietnam Energy Efficiency Startup Day in Hanoi on May 26, focusing on energy efficiency solutions for Vietnam’s net-zero transition.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's import value of completely built-up (CBU) vehicles and auto parts reached US$4.22 billion during the four- month period of 2026, up 36% year-on-year, or US$1.12 billion from a year earlier, according to Vietnam Customs.

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 - Vietnam has offshore wind potential of around 600 GW, with investment costs for an offshore wind project expected to range from about US$4 million to US$4.5 million per MW.

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.