Leading global technology corporations are making strategic moves to shift supply chains, and establish research centres, presenting a tremendous opportunity for the country to strengthen its semiconductor industry by adopting the strategy of "standing on the shoulders of giants."

Eighteen domestic and foreign businesses with projects worth US$1.8 billion received investment registration certificates and investment approval decisions from the People's Committee of northern Bac Ninh province on January 2.

The logistics industry’s business community has expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025, with nearly 42% of companies surveyed by Vietnam Report JSC affirming that their business outlook will be more positive.

International specialty products are making significant inroads into Vietnam's domestic retail channels, offering consumers an expanding array of culinary and cultural experiences through strategic marketing and distribution networks.

A seminar on connecting agricultural supply chains was held in Hanoi on November 22, promoting agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

Although there are many opportunities to participate in the global value chain through supplying products and components to large foreign corporations investing in Vietnam, the reality is that too few Vietnamese companies have taken advantage of this opportunity.

The Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024), will take place at the National Innovation Centre in Hanoi from November 7-8 under the theme of "Elevating Vietnam in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain".

The Saigon Co.op Distribution Company Limited (SCD) - a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Trade Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op), and STC Natural Vina Company on October 23 held a hand-over ceremony for goods that will be exported to the US.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of Hyosung Group Cho Hyun-joon in Hanoi on October 14, applauding the Korean firm’s intention to invest another US$4 billion in Vietnam.

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on October 10 released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics, in which it affirms Vietnam and Mexico have emerged as “connecting” economies – stepping in as the source for many products - in the restructuring of global supply chains that serve the US market.