VOV.VN - The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is actively rolling out a series of targeted initiatives to boost economic ties between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), with a particular focus on Belgium, a country known for its strengths in seaport infrastructure, clean energy, and logistics.

A series of international exhibitions focusing on electrical technology and sustainable energy officially opened on July 16 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together experts, businesses, and innovators from Vietnam and abroad.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japan’s Marubeni Corporation to expand its operation in Vietnam’s energy sector, particularly gas-fired and offshore wind power, while supporting digital infrastructure and electricity exports across ASEAN.

From traditional sectors such as energy and transport to advanced industries like aerospace, defence, and nuclear research, Czech enterprises are increasingly turning their attention to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and the UK held a high-level business dialogue in Edinburgh on July 11 to boost bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation, particularly in renewable energy and green finance.

VOV.VN - Once in effect, the Vietnam–EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to open up promising export opportunities for Vietnamese businesses, while also setting higher standards for competitiveness, quality, and sustainable development.

Vietnam will continue to facilitate foreign investment and business activities, including those by US enterprises, in line with laws and the country’s evolving development needs, said Tran Luu Quang, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies.

Vietnam has so far mobilised more than US$7 billion for its just energy transition agenda under the Political Declaration on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

Vietnam wishes for deeper cooperation with Germany in green hydrogen, workforce training, and building a robust energy ecosystem involving their small and medium-sized enterprises.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a working session with newly appointed Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam Gillian Bird on July 2, during which the host called for stronger cooperation in trade, energy and industry.