The UK-Vietnam Business Summit 2025 will be held on November 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, with two strategic priorities — developing an international financial centre in Vietnam and advancing renewable energy, key pillars of future bilateral cooperation.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong has expressed optimism about thriving Ho Chi Minh City – UK cooperation, especially in trade, investment, infrastructure and sustainable growth.

Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, led a delegation to Ireland and Scotland of the UK from September 18 to 21, aiming to promote cooperation in policy research, institutional and legal framework development, science and technology.

Consumers in Vietnam will have a chance to buy pork imported from leading producers from UK in the near future.

Deputy Minister of Finance Le Tan Can had a working session with Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF) Tim Reid in Hanoi on September 22, discussing collaboration in finance – export credits, a pillar of trade and investment ties between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 23 to ramp up cooperation in urban development, construction, infrastructure, and transport.

Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, has paid a working visit to the UK to advance the Vietnam–UK strategic partnership with a focus on innovation, institutional reform and sustainable growth.

Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, is paying a working visit to the United Kingdom from September 16–20.

The transformation of Vietnam over the past eight decades is a testament to the nation’s strength and determination, British officials said at a celebration in London marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership.

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to improving its investment environment and creating favourable conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from the United Kingdom.