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.

In the years ahead, Vietnam's industry and trade sector will focus on turning challenges from green and digital trends into opportunities for breakthroughs, contributing to Vietnam’s development in the new era, stated Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung at a discussion during the 14th Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has outlined three strategic directions to harness the endogenous strength of its culture and people, turning this internal strength into a foundation for rapid and sustainable development in the new era, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s leather and footwear exports climbed to nearly US$29 billion in 2025, with over US$900 million shipped to Canada, underscoring the country’s rise as a promising market, as both are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam recently held its Global and Vietnam Outlook briefing for the first half of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, where clients, business leaders and industry stakeholders discussed key global and domestic economic developments shaping the year ahead.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry through cooperation with ASML, the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 17 chaired a meeting of the Government Standing Committee to review several key issues, with the participation of Deputy Prime Ministers and leaders of ministries and government agencies.

VOV.VN - The Hai Phong People’s Committee in coordination with relevant units broke ground on three industrial parks with a combined investment of VND19 trillion on January 15, as part of activities to celebrate the 14th Party National Congress and to attract investment and spur the city’s socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports to the United States rose 28.1% year on year in 2025 to more than US$153.1 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics, machinery and garments, data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade showed.

The 22nd International Exhibition on Automotive, Motorcycle, Electric Vehicle and Supporting Industries (Autotech & Accessories 2026) is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 21-24.