On April 13 in Hanoi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attended the opening session of the Vietnam - Slovakia Business Forum.

Vietnam and Italy strengthen substantive cooperation toward sustainable growth and expanded economic and business ties.

Vietnam and Slovakia upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit, paving the way for deeper cooperation across key sectors.

For the first time, a Vietnamese firm secures EASA Part 147 approval, enabling domestic training of aircraft maintenance engineers to European standards.

MoIT delegation inspected the implementation of power and grid projects under the adjusted Power Development Plan VIII at Son La Hydropower Company.

From policy to practice, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to cut plastic waste, with retail at the forefront, gradually promoting sustainable growth.

A nationwide hybrid conference disseminated the 2nd Plenum Resolution, connecting central and local levels, with senior leaders in attendance.

Vietnam and Laos have agreed on a cooperation plan aimed at boosting bilateral trade to USD 4 billion by 2026 and USD 10 billion by 2030.

Vietnam boosted ties with Laos and Cambodia, strengthening political trust, economic links and education for sustainable regional development.

International integration is increasingly viewed as a key driver enabling Viet Nam to achieve double-digit growth, improve the quality of expansion, and broaden its development space.

On the morning of April 13, at the Presidential Palace, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung presided over the official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam from April 12 to 14, 2026. 

The “7+8” cooperation mechanism in the Red River basin is opening up substantial scope for stronger linkages between Vietnam and Yunnan (China), particularly in the aluminium sector, with a view to establishing a sustainable cross-border value chain.

All deputies of the National Assembly unanimously approved a resolution stipulating reductions in environmental protection tax, value-added tax (VAT), and special consumption tax on petrol and oil products.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway project took place on April 12. The line is designed for a maximum speed of 350 km/h and is expected to be completed by 2028.

A three-day technical meeting in Vientiane has translated high-level commitments between Viet Nam and Lao PDR into a detailed 2026 action plan, laying the groundwork to accelerate trade, energy cooperation and cross-border connectivity.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Hong Dien stated that achieving double-digit growth requires a strong focus on improving institutions in a manner that is appropriate and aligned with international standards.

Speaking at a National Assembly session on April 10, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that Vietnam will not pursue rapid or high growth in exchange for macroeconomic instability.

Vietnam seeks to boost localisation and strengthen Vietnam-Republic of Korea linkages, build deeper automotive ecosystem and enhance global value chain integration.

On the morning of April 9, a regular meeting of the Domestic Market Steering Team for the first quarter of 2026 was held in Hanoi. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, with the participation of members of the Domestic Market Steering Team.

TKV applies digital transformation to monitor and manage environmental protection, preventing risks and promoting sustainable, circular, and green mining operations.

Sun Group and SITA have signed a strategic deal to develop digital airport infrastructure in Phu Quoc ahead of APEC 2027.

Decree 137 streamlines procedures, enhances oversight and addresses legal gaps in multi-level marketing, improving enforcement and supporting private sector growth.

On April 8, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Office in Haikou was officially inaugurated, creating an additional hub to connect businesses from the two countries.

Vietnam’s mining sector is shifting from reactive measures to proactive environmental risk control, guided by policy and practice.

On April 8, 2026, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Vietnam Journalists Association, officially launched the 2026 Media Awards on Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation.

Vietnam and Russian partners advance offshore wind, prioritizing localization and laying the groundwork for large-scale projects in the coming years.

On April 8, 2026, at the First Session of the 16th National Assembly, the legislature officially approved Le Manh Hung, a member of the Party Central Committee and Acting Minister of Industry and Trade, to serve as Minister of Industry and Trade for the 2026 - 2031 term.

On the morning of April 8, the National Assembly voted to adopt resolutions approving the appointment of Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers and other members of the Government.

The 16th National Assembly unanimously elected General Secretary To Lam as President for 2026 - 2031, with full vote then he took the oath of office.

Amid heightened global volatility and mounting macroeconomic pressures that are narrowing policy space, Vietnam is seeking new room to sustain growth while safeguarding stability.