Vietnam is witnessing a steady rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) from Europe, with increasing businesses viewing the country as a strategic destination, particularly in clean energy, high technology, semiconductors, and infrastructure.

The Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil on September 16 hosted a seminar on potential and opportunities for Vietnam and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) to boost cooperation.

The Vietnam Trade Office in India, in collaboration with consultancy firm KPMG India, on September 17 hosted an online seminar focusing on India’s tax policy adjustments and its impacts and implications for Vietnamese enterprises.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed off a plan to establish a national enterprise database with a view to serving governance and enhancing business support services.

An international trade exhibition series on agriculture, livestock, aquaculture, beauty, pharmaceutical, laboratory, medical devices, food & beverage, and pet industry kicked off in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on September 17, bringing together more than 200 enterprises from over 10 countries and territories.

Vietnamese Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has urged London’s financial hub to work closely with Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to develop an international financial centre in Vietnam.

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has boosted its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.5% from 6.9%, pointing to the economy’s resilience and dynamism despite tariff risks and uncertainties.

Vietnam is ready to deepen economic cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and other partners, embracing a strategy of “harmonised interests and shared risks” as it leverages its fast-growing economy and market of over 100 million people, said Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh.

From December 1 to January 18, 2026, the Vietnam GrandSale 2025, the national centralised promotion programme, will take place nationwide under a new decision issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

The 23rd International Exhibition on Machinery and Equipment for the Plastics and Rubber Industry - VietnamPlas 2025 - opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17.

Vietnam’s manufacturing industry is now at a pivotal stage, with international trade emerging not only as a channel for expanding markets but also as a powerful driver for enterprises to transform and upgrade their capacity.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc called for effective coordination between monetary and fiscal measures to ensure macro-economic stability for sustainable development while chairing a meeting on September 16 with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to review monetary policy and gold market management.

To sustain export momentum and reach the annual target soon, businesses and competent authorities are urged to capitalise on the advantages of free trade agreements, expand markets, accelerate green and digital transformation in production, and enhance resilience against global volatility.

VOV.VN - As many as 65 Vietnamese enterprises are participating in the 34th International Autumn Food Exhibition – WorldFood Moscow 2025, which opened at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre in Moscow on September 16.

The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has been recognised as one of the most valuable banking brands in Vietnam for the third consecutive year, while ranking among the nation’s top two strongest brands.

A visiting delegation from the Ministry of Construction led by Deputy Minister Pham Minh Ha held a meeting with the French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) on September 15.

Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) has become the first bank in Vietnam to successfully issue US$300 million in sustainable bonds on the international market.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to Malaysia for the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-46) underscores their resolve to deepen ties and is expected to unlock fresh opportunities in economic and trade cooperation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Import and Export Department has recently hosted a workshop on rules of origin with leading international experts, aiming to boost the country’s trade capacity and dispute settlement skills.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to attract high-quality foreign direct investment to support industrial restructuring and productivity growth, while also drawing indirect investment via the stock market to diversify funding sources, optimise financial structures, and enhance market liquidity, stability, and sustainability.

Retail giant Lotte Shopping from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has unveiled plans to open an additional two to three large-scale shopping malls in major Vietnamese cities by 2030, underscoring the country’s growing role in the group’s international expansion strategy.

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to improving its investment environment and creating favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from the United Kingdom.

Despite positive production signals with growth in 2025 projected at 4.25%, Vietnam's aquatic sector is facing mounting export pressures, particularly strict technical barriers in major markets such as the European Union (EU) and the US.

Cross-border e-commerce is set to become one of the strategic pillars in Vietnam’s national master plan for e-commerce development during 2026–2030, as the country looks to build a sustainable digital export ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness for its businesses.

Given that the growth task for 2025 still faces many challenges, achieving the growth target of 8.3-8.5% relies heavily on the acceleration of localities that are key economic drivers of the country.

The Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) opened in Hanoi on September 15, packing in over 1,500 entrepreneurs, economists, and international organisations across four thematic sessions to reshape Vietnam’s private sector landscape.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s handicrafts made from rattan, bamboo, and sedge remain in high demand in major markets such as the US, Japan, and Spain, bringing eight-month export revenue to US$574 million, up 5.4% year-on-year, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - The leadership of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has affirmed their commitment to accompany and support Vietnam in upgrading its stock market from “frontier” to “emerging” status.

The 13th Mekong–Republic of Korea (RoK) Business Forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15, centring discussions on digitalisation and innovation as drivers of transformation and cooperation.

The Malaysia–Vietnam Association (MVFA), together with Vietnamese enterprises operating both domestically and in Malaysia, is taking an active part in the National Entrepreneurs Day (HUN) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, held from September 12-16.