Vietnam and Laos are stepping up cooperation in trade, transport and logistics connectivity as both countries seek to strengthen supply chains and facilitate cross-border commerce, officials said at the Vietnam – Laos Logistics Business Forum 2026 held in Vientiane on May 26.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and China have put into operation an additional cross-border logistics route, helping improve transport connectivity and boost trade exchange between the two countries.

VOV.VN - US-based logistics publication MoreThanShipping.com on May 21 described Vietnam as carrying out reforms while emerging as an attractive destination for investors in the 2026-2035 period.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to accelerate support for businesses expanding exports through digital platforms and integrating more deeply into global supply chains as cross-border e-commerce emerges as a major driver of the country’s digital economy.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to launch a new maritime financial centre as part of efforts to strengthen Vietnam’s role in regional trade, shipping and logistics finance.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on May 17 announced its updated provincial master plan and investment promotion strategy, aiming to unlock new growth momentum and position itself as a major economic hub in Southern Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has announced an ambitious new master plan featuring large-scale interregional transport corridors and railway systems designed to reshape the capital’s long-term development landscape.

The Government has officially designated May 6 each year as Vietnam Logistics Day, with Vietnam Logistics Week to be held during the first week of May, under a decision signed by the Minister of Industry and Trade (MoITD) recently.

VOV.VN - Artificial intelligence is becoming a new competitive edge for logistics businesses, speakers said at the VALOMA LogTech Forum 2026 held in Hanoi on May 9.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s logistics sector needs a clear tiered structure for national, regional and local logistics hubs, alongside specialised centres and cargo consolidation points, to avoid overlapping investment and underutilisation while creating connections with regional and global supply chains.