Strong reforms to improve the investment environment have helped foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam rise sharply over the past 10 months, creating strong momentum for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the remaining months of this year.

The Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation – JSC (PVFCCo – Phu My) and the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) have signed a cooperation agreement in Kuwait, marking a strategic move in the development of chemical and petrochemical projects.

After five days, the first Autumn Fair 2025 witnessed the signing of more than 100 cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoU) between Vietnamese businesses and international partners in diverse sectors, including investment, trade, technology transfer, and supply chain development.

Vietnam wishes to work closely with the US to advance negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement that is fair, balanced and mutually beneficial, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan told newly-appointed Deputy US Trade Representative Bryan R. Switzer during a virtual call on October 14.

VOV.VN - The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on multi-sector cooperation with Korean partners at a joint Vietnam–Republic of Korea economic forum in Seoul on August 12.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will continue reciprocal trade negotiations with the United States to secure the most favourable commitments for Vietnam, aiming toward a comprehensive trade agreement.

Vietnam’s private lender VPBank has secured a VND9.1 trillion (US$350 million) term loan facility, backed by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and a group of development finance institutions and bilateral agencies.

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.

The Government has issued Decree No. 177/2025/ND-CP, amending and supplementing various decrees related to international agreements, aiming to address several key issues arising from the operations of the two-tier local administration model and the restructuring of government organisational structures in the field of international cooperation.

The entry of foreign strategic investors with strong financial capacity and technological advantages has helped Vietnamese pharmaceutical companies significantly enhance their competitiveness and expand export markets.