Vu Ba Phu, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), and CEO of RMIT University Vietnam Scott Thompson-Whiteside, on January 23 inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaboration in supporting Vietnamese businesses to enhance competitiveness and develop national brands at home and abroad.

The Vietnam Trade Office in India on January 23 held an online workshop to explore opportunities for Vietnam – India cooperation in the food and beverage sector ahead of the 2026 International Food and Hospitality Fair (AAHAR), one of India’s largest events in the food, beverage, food processing.

On the sidelines of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, a Ho Chi Minh City delegation rolled out a series of high-level activities to deepen dialogue, broaden partnerships and advance international cooperation in innovation, science – technology, and digital transformation.

As competition among global financial hubs intensifies, Ho Chi Minh City is moving to carve out a distinct position with a “latecomer but different” strategy, placing institutional reform and innovation at the heart of its competitiveness.

VOV.VN - A United Kingdom trade delegation visited Vietnam from January 19 to 23 under the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), bringing together leading British companies in railways, transit-oriented development (TOD) and building information modelling (BIM).

VOV.VN - Russia’s petrochemical group SIBUR is expanding its presence in Vietnam as construction of the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Amur GCC), one of the world’s largest polymer production facilities, nears completion and prepares to bring products to market from 2026.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Vietnam’s senior secured long-term debt instruments from BB+ to BBB-, according to the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has built a record 500,000 tonnes of national food reserves in 2025, more than doubling previous stockpiling levels, as the country strengthens food security, market stabilisation and emergency response capacity, an official said on January 23.

VOV.VN - Expanding low-emission rice production could help Vietnam meet its climate commitments while strengthening the global competitiveness and branding of its rice exports, industry experts said at a workshop in Hanoi on January 23.

VOV.VN - Airfare shortages and elevated fares continue to grip Vietnam’s aviation market during the coming Lunar New Year peak, as surging travel demand outpaces capacity despite airlines’ decision to add more flights.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is aiming for total agro-forestry-fishery export turnover of US$73-74 billion in 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said at a press briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on January 23, reviewing performance in 2025 and outlining key tasks for the year ahead.

Total overseas remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest recipient, last year exceeded US$10.34 billion, up 8.3% year on year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tuna exports recorded notable shifts in 2025, with export turnover hitting US$924 million, down from the previous year, as trends diverged across markets and product segments.

The industry and trade sector emerged as a central driver of national growth during the 2021–2025 period, delivering robust gains that underscore its pivotal role in the economy, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang on the occasion of the 14th National Party Congress.

Thailand Week 2026 officially opened at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition on January 22, offering a vibrant showcase of Thai goods and services aimed at strengthening trade links with Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Indonesia hosted the “Marketing & Halal Summit 2026” aiming to identify new directions for halal-compliant products while supporting the strengthening of the national halal ecosystem, identifying future trends and building effective halal brands for businesses in the sector.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai held a meeting with Daouda Bitie, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to China and Vietnam, in Hanoi on January 21, to discuss ways for further strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Amid a fragmented global economy and increased uncertainty, Vietnam continued to stand out as a stable and sustainable destination for international investment flows last year, reflecting investors’ strong confidence in the country’s medium- and long-term growth prospects.

VOV.VN - Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker Pcl (BJC) plans to spend about THB22.5 billion (more than US$700 million) on a deal to acquire full ownership of MM Mega Market Vietnam, strengthening its presence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnam retained its position as Singapore’s third largest seafood supplier in 2025, with exports valued at SGD125.5 million, accounting for 10.3% of the city-state’s seafood import market, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

VOV.VN - The target of average GDP growth of 10% a year for the 2026-2030 period, set by the 14th National Party Congress, is seen as a fundamental foundation for the country to enter a new era of the nation’s rise.

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) forecasts Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2026 at 7.6%, the highest among ASEAN+3 economies, in its quarterly update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) released on January 21.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Hong Kong (China) will continue with business matching and delegation exchanges this year to deepen bilateral trade ties, its head Vu Thi Thuy told Vietnam News Agency reporters based in Hong Kong.

Russia's Pravda newspaper has published an article highlighting Vietnam’s remarkable transformation and sustained socio-economic achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Boosting localisation rates, accelerating technological innovation and building resilient supply chains to enhance competitiveness and make effective use of new-generation free trade agreements are key goals being pursued by Vietnamese manufacturing and export enterprises.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam pursues rapid, sustainable and high-quality growth in a new development phase, positioning finance as a long-term economic pillar is emerging as a strategic imperative to mobilise resources at scale and support the goals set out in the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress.

As Vietnam targets over 10% GDP growth and enters a new development phase following the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the US–ASEAN Business Council (USABC), pledges long-term support for investment, trade, and innovation, helping the country build a stronger, more prosperous future.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported more than 89,000 tonnes of coffee during the first half of January, generating US$433.3 million, up 20.6% in volume and up 8.6% in value year on year, according to preliminary data from Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam must rely on science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as three core growth drivers if it is to achieve sustained double-digit economic growth and move from middle-income to high-income status, Science and Technology Minister Nguyen Manh Hung said.

VOV.VN - Developing capital markets has been identified as a key pillar for mobilising medium- and long-term resources to support Vietnam’s ambition of achieving double-digit economic growth in the coming years.