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Can Tho, Germany step up cooperation in green economy, logistics
Can Tho hopes to continue receiving support from the German Ambassador, Consul General and GIZ in connecting it with cooperation programmes, experts and resources of Germany, particularly in sustainable agriculture and fisheries, water resource management, environmental protection, climate change response and circular economy development.
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Vietnam’s cross-border QR payments gain traction
Cross-border QR payments are widening Vietnam’s tourism, retail and services links to international markets. But turning cost and technology gains into business results requires a broader acceptance network, transactions tied to sales management and end-to-end operational security.
Trade value handled through Mong Cai border gates rises 19%
Cargo throughput through Mong Cai border gates totalled 2.3 million tonnes during the first 10 months of 2026.
US dollar hits 18-month low at Vietnamese banks
Vietnam well-positioned to attract high-quality European investment: insiders
Vietnam, AIIB promote cooperation in strategic infrastructure investment
Deputy PM calls for export-import market diversification, better trade governance
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More room for Vietnam-Russia financial cooperation: Russian think-tank
Nov 04, 2026 09:16
For Russia, the Vietnam International Financial Centre is seen as a new financial lane alongside trade, energy and industry. Vietnam–Russia trade hit 4.77 billion USD in 2025, up 4%, generating demand for payments, bank guarantees, letters of credit, transport insurance and trade finance. VIFC financial entities can capture that business if they clear legal and commercial hurdles.
Vietnam eyes opportunities amid supply chain shifts in Southeast Asia
Nov 04, 2026 09:15
Vietnam aims to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres, as well as a destination for multinational corporations, international investment funds and financial institutions. To realise this goal, it is focusing on building a new-generation investment ecosystem that connects foreign-invested enterprises with domestic businesses, while developing logistics, data and clean energy infrastructure and a high-quality workforce.
APEC 2027: Special legal framework clears bottlenecks at major construction sites
Nov 04, 2026 08:30
Beyond successfully hosting APEC 2027, An Giang aims to ensure that these investments deliver long-term benefits. Upgraded aviation, urban transport, water supply and drainage, environmental treatment and digital infrastructure are expected to transform Phu Quoc and create fresh momentum for the special zone’s socio-economic development in the decades ahead.
Vietnam attracts Chinese tourists with local experiences
Nov 03, 2026 09:36
Travel trends are shifting from large group tours towards smaller groups, independent travel and tailor-made programmes that prioritise quality and personalised experiences.
Hai Phong port cargo hits 182.4 mln tonnes, puts 2026 plan in sight
Nov 03, 2026 09:36
To hit the 2026 plan early, Hai Phong’s seaport system is concentrating resources on the two peak months at year-end. The top priority is to keep maritime channels flowing safely and clear large container ships quickly.
Vietnam–EU forum to explore green economy, new value chains
Nov 03, 2026 09:36
By linking policy dialogue with businesses' practical needs, the forum is expected to help translate Vietnam–EU cooperation potential into concrete trade and investment opportunities. It will also provide an opportunity for both sides to make more effective use of the EVFTA, expand markets for Vietnamese goods and businesses, and tap into Europe's capital, technology and management expertise.
Reference exchange rate down 6 VND at week’s beginning
Nov 02, 2026 10:39
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,631 VND/USD on November 2, down 6 VND from the last working day of the previous week.
Vietnam’s economy posts strong results in 10 months
Nov 02, 2026 09:32
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, total trade value was estimated at 1.01 trillion USD, up 32.3% year on year. Exports reached an estimated 499 billion USD, representing a 27.4% increase.
Vietnam cuts fuel tax to zero, petrol prices fall by up to 1,800 VND per litre
Nov 02, 2026 09:32
Vietnam has cut the special consumption tax on all types of petrol to 0% from November 1, with retail prices falling by more than 1,800 VND per litre following the tax cut, as the Government moves to ease fuel costs and curb inflationary pressures towards the end of the year.
Railway investment boom must translate into domestic industrial capacity
Nov 02, 2026 09:32
Several Vietnamese companies have begun investing in capabilities that could support the railway programme.
Vietnam targets growth of at least 10% in 2027 while safeguarding macroeconomic stability
Oct 30, 2026 10:37
Vietnam is targeting economic growth of at least 10% in 2027 while maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling inflation, heard a plenary sitting on October 30 as part of the 16th National Assembly’s second session.
Bac Ninh hunts buyers for 118,000 tonne fruit crop
Oct 30, 2026 10:37
Bac Ninh Authorities are leaning on growing area codes for traceability and market access. As of October 16, 2026, the city had 91 codes covering 1,764.9 ha, including 80 for export, 11 for domestic sales.
Vietnam’s seafood exporters chase 12 bln USD record as year-end demand builds
Oct 30, 2026 10:36
In order to meet and exceed the 74 billion USD target for agro-forestry and fisheries exports in 2026, seafood alone needs about 1 billion USD a month in the final months, with shrimp still expected to lead.
Quang Ninh firm exports first transformer shipment to the Philippines
Oct 29, 2026 09:56
The shipment, valued at more than 700,000 USD, comprises 69 Kv to 13.8 Kv distribution transformers. The products were exported to Cotabato Light and Power Company, a subsidiary of the Philippines’ Aboitiz Power Group, to serve electricity transmission in the country.
Vietnam’s export outlook holding firm
Oct 29, 2026 09:56
The four EFTA markets do not import much Vietnamese seafood at present, but having a free trade agreement will make two-way trade easier and widen cooperation between Vietnamese companies and partners strong in fishing, processing and seafood technology,” said Deputy Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Le Hang.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026 seeks to establish new growth poles
Oct 29, 2026 09:56
Vietnam has built an impressive growth model, becoming a major manufacturing hub, an investment destination and an increasingly interconnected economy. It now needs to move beyond simply building connections and become a smartly connected economy.
Vietnam, China seek to boost economic, investment and financial cooperation
Oct 28, 2026 08:28
China remains one of the leading foreign investors in terms of new investment project numbers in Vietnam, reflecting the appeal of the Vietnamese market and Chinese businesses’ interest in its investment environment and business opportunities.
Traditional grocery stores adapt to rise of modern retail
Oct 28, 2026 08:28
Traditional retailers do not necessarily need to expand or imitate modern chains. Instead, they should build on their existing strengths and meet the needs of specific customer groups.
Vietnam’s textile, garment exports top 36 bln USD in nine months
Oct 28, 2026 08:28
Vinatex posted revenue of nearly 1.6 trillion VND (61.94 billion USD) in the first nine months of this year, or 57.1% of plan, and pre-tax profit of 336.6 billion VND, 129.5% of plan and up 218.7%.
Top ten securities firms hold 10.6 billion USD in margin loans
Oct 28, 2026 08:28
Based on third-quarter 2026 financial statements and company disclosures, the figure represents principal outstanding from margin lending and excludes advances against proceeds from securities sales.
Singapore invests 107 million USD in food technology research
Oct 28, 2026 08:28
Singapore currently imports more than 90% of its food. According to Grace Fu, increasing domestic production alone would not be enough to protect the island nation from global disruptions. Singapore needed to diversify its sources of supply, build resilient supply systems and strengthen its ability to respond to unexpected events.
Vietnam eyes APEC 2027 to push green farming, food security agenda
Oct 27, 2026 14:07
Hosting APEC 2027, Vietnam plans to work with the APEC Secretariat on a policy dialogue on rice-sector innovation, and a workshop on public-private partnerships for regenerative agriculture on the sidelines of the first APEC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM1). The events will give economies a platform to share lessons and practical experience in green, low-emission farming.
Measures sought to remove bottlenecks to reduce logistics costs
Oct 27, 2026 10:35
Experts emphasise that reducing logistics costs requires integrated planning, investment, operations and data sharing. Developing infrastructure projects separately, without considering regional demand and stable cargo flows, risks duplication and wasted resources.
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