Restructuring Vietnam’s rice sector from production to trade has become an inevitable course of action as rice exports in early 2026 face a dual challenge from unfavorable market conditions and limited procurement and storage capacity, said insiders.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on the development of State economic sector encourages State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to invest and forge linkages with other businesses along value chains, including those from the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector, a move seen as a solution to promote growth in Vietnam.

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.

Thailand Week 2026 will be held from January 22 to 25 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition (I.C.E. Hanoi), aiming to provide a dynamic platform for Thai enterprises and Vietnamese partners to explore business opportunities, expand networks and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.

Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company, in coordination with VietNamNet e-newspaper, on January 8 announced the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500).

VOV.VN - Shifts in global supply chains and the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects at home are creating new opportunities for Vietnamese industrial enterprises to engage in key national projects.

VOV.VN - Hanoi will host the National Forum on Vietnam’s Technology Enterprise Development 2025 on December 30, marking a pivotal step in the country’s “Make in Vietnam” strategy.

VOV.VN - To achieve sustainable export growth, Vietnam must boost the role of domestic private enterprises in supply chains to leverage opportunities from multinational corporations and reduce reliance on foreign direct investment (FDI ) businesses.

Vietnam needs to change its trade promotion activities to increase the export of OCOP products in a more diversified, innovative and sustainable manner, experts said at a seminar on enhancing the export of these products held by the Industry and Trade Magazine on December 24.

E-commerce is evolving from a domestic retail channel into a strategic infrastructure for export expansion, forming a “digital runway” that enables Vietnamese enterprises to reach global consumers directly, bypassing traditional distribution chains.