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.

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 - 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.

VOV.VN - Stimulating domestic consumption is becoming a key factor in achieving Vietnam’s double-digit economic growth target in 2026, alongside production and exports.

VOV.VN - The Australian Government has announced a commitment of up to US$10 million for venture capital firm Do Ventures Fund II, providing capital for climate-focused Vietnamese businesses and strengthening Vietnam's climate investment market to attract greater private finance.

The northern province of Phu Tho is stepping up strategic cooperation with Chinese enterprises as part of a broader push to attract high-quality investment, leverage external resources, and sustain rapid and long-term growth.

VOV.VN - Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines are currently Vietnam’s three largest partners within ASEAN, with combined bilateral trade nearing US$36 billion and projected to grow further as partnerships become increasingly substantive.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Thailand trade maintained strong growth in the first four months of 2026, reaching US$8.59 billion, with Vietnamese exports to Thailand climbing to nearly US$3.76 billion thanks to rising shipments of technology products, electronics, and processed goods.

Vietnam has, for the first time, broken into the world’s top 10 crude steel producers, marking a major milestone for its fast-growing steel industry, according to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel).

VOV.VN - Extreme heat nearing 40°C in Hanoi has fueled soaring demand for rechargeable fans, emergency lights, and backup power devices as residents fear power outages during the summer heatwave.

VOV.VN - Singapore has expressed its desire to increase imports of rice and agricultural products from Vietnam, as the two countries have agreed to expand cooperation in agricultural trade, carbon credits and urban environmental management.

The green economy is forecast to contribute more than 10% of Vietnam’s GDP by 2030 while creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs, experts said at the launch ceremony of the Smart Landscape & Healthy Living Expo 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25.

VOV.VN - The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged to continue close coordination with Vietnam’s Department of Debt Management and External Finance under the Ministry of Finance to accelerate the preparation and implementation of bilateral ODA projects.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has issued a warning to Vietnamese food exporters following China’s stricter enforcement of new import management regulations for foreign food manufacturers.