The nation's maritime and inland waterway transport sectors have continued to demonstrate robust growth during the first four months of 2025, signalling a steady recovery in trade and logistics activities after a period of economic uncertainty.

VOV.VN - More than 200 booths from 103 domestic and foreign enterprises are showcasing high-quality marine products and services at the 10th International Exhibition of Shipbuilding, Shipping and Offshore Technology (Vietship 2025), which kicked off in Hanoi on March 5.

VOV.VN - The significant rise in demand for Vietnamese goods and services in the Polish market and vice versa has accelerated maritime transport linkages between the two countries, heard the Vietnam - Poland trade exchange held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 28.

VOV.VN - A large number of shipments of Vietnamese fruits, rice and coffee have been sent abroad since early 2024, signaling a busy year ahead for farm produce processors.

There are great opportunities for Belgian investors in the development of seaports in Vietnam, a country owning a coastline of over 3,200km, heard a conference held in Anvers city of Belgium on June 12.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stated that the Vietnamese Government commits to creating a pro-business environment and fine-tuning legal regulations in support of enterprises.

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held talks with his Panamanian counterpart Érika Mouynes in Hanoi on April 5 to discuss ways to strengthen partnership between the two countries in all fields including politics, diplomacy, economy and bilateral coordination at international and multilateral forums.

The Vietnam Marine Administration (VINAMARINE) has informed that it will chair the upcoming ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) Meeting, which is scheduled to take place virtually in Hanoi on March 9 and 10.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Transport recently co-hosted a conference on promoting the export of agricultural products through maritime transport as a way of devising a proper mechanism for farm exports.

A new master plan for seaports is needed to further boost the country’s socio-economic development in the rapid international integration process, experts have said.