Viet Nam and South Africa are seeking to expand economic, trade and investment cooperation, with energy, and business connections offering new opportunities.

Technology innovation, resource and energy efficiency, and emissions reduction are becoming key priorities in many local industrial extension programs. From machinery support to the development of cleaner production models, industrial extension policies are helping bring sustainable production and consumption goals closer to rural industrial establishments.

The Grand Ho Tram has been named “Best Integrated Resort” at the 35th TTG Travel Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive win at the Asia-Pacific travel and hospitality awards.

New cooperation initiatives on grid digitalization, battery energy storage systems (BESS), technical capacity building and applications at power utilities are helping lay the groundwork for modernizing Viet Nam’s power system while strengthening knowledge sharing across Southeast Asia.

Northern localities are beefing up regional links in industry, trade and logistics to build competitive value chains and create new drivers of growth.

Northern localities are strengthening links in supporting industries, energy and logistics to build competitive value chains and create new growth drivers.

The Newspaper of Industry and Trade is strengthening its role as a vital bridge, helping Vietnamese enterprises overcome barriers and expand globally.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is digitising science and technology management to reduce paperwork, shorten processing times and improve transparency.

The 20th Industrial Promotion Conference for Northern Provinces and Cities in 2026 was held in Hai Phong City on October 1, with discussions focusing on renewing industrial promotion activities.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is promoting closer links between training and businesses to develop a workforce that meets industry and trade sector needs.

Viet Nam is stepping up rooftop solar power development at government offices, schools, hospitals and households to ease implementation bottlenecks.

On September 30 in Ha Noi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a conference to gather broad feedback on a draft decree replacing the Government’s existing decrees on petroleum trading.

Viet Nam seeks to seize a new window of opportunity for supporting industry by removing bottlenecks and shifting from localization ratios to mastering capabilities.

Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai and Danish Ambassador Lina Gandløse Hansen discussed ways to deepen bilateral trade, investment, industry and energy cooperation.

On the afternoon of September 30, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference to review the implementation of tasks in the third quarter and September, while outlining tasks for October and orientations for the fourth quarter of 2026.

On September 30, the Ministry of Industry and Trade convened the first session of the Steering Committee for the GoGlobal Program for the 2026 - 2030 period.

By focusing on technology upgrades, product quality improvement, brand building and trade promotion, industrial promotion programs are giving rural industrial establishments in Central and Central Highlands provinces greater momentum to enhance competitiveness and expand their markets.

On September 29, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a meeting to introduce and provide information on the ceremony announcing products achieving Viet Nam Value recognition for the 10th edition in 2026. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai chaired the event.

Trade promotion not only expands markets, but also connects Vietnamese technology businesses with buyers, partners and supply chains, helping increase the value of their products.

On the morning of September 28, the National Assembly Standing Committee held the first Conference of Full-time National Assembly Deputies of the 16th National Assembly.

Enhancing technical service capabilities and optimizing equipment maintenance and repair are key solutions to ensuring national energy security.

As the Partner Country of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026, Viet Nam is organising a wide-ranging series of trade promotion activities covering trade, investment, innovation, tourism, culture and cuisine.

The Newspaper of Industry and Trade is not only a bridge for information, but also a link between businesses and markets, helping bring the voice of the industry and trade sector closer to the international community.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a ceremony on September 28 to announce and present the Prime Minister’s decision appointing Luong Hoang Thai as Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade. Party Committee Secretary and Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung chaired the ceremony.

The fifth Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM5), the 11th meeting of the CPTPP Commission and related sideline events are scheduled to take place in Ha Noi from November 23 to 27.

Trade promotion activities are increasingly demonstrating their effectiveness, providing an important impetus for exports to maintain double-digit growth.

General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that there must be no delay between resolutions and action, or between decisions and results in people’s lives, adding that laws must not only serve management but also facilitate development, while outdated regulations must not hinder growth.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on September 27 inspected Huu Nghi – Chi Lang and Dong Dang – Tra Linh expressway projects, urging local authorities, investors and contractors to speed up construction to connect the two routes before the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2027.

Conclusion No.83-KL/TW issued by the Politburo sets out a new development orientation for Viet Nam’s materials industry, with a focus on shifting from resource extraction to deep processing, mastering technologies, and developing domestic value chains.

Expanding the use of biofuels is creating more room to green the energy sector, diversify energy supplies and advance the sustainable restructuring of the Industry and Trade sector.