The revised Investment Law 2025 reduces conditional sectors and eases procedures, creating stronger momentum to attract and retain foreign capital in Vietnam.

General Secretary said double-digit growth is sustainable only if resources are fully accounted for, efficiently allocated and anchored in macroeconomic stability.

Rising tensions in the Middle East may drive up oil prices and freight costs, disrupting Vietnam’s import-export and supply chains the Import-Export Department warns

Vietnam’s coffee exports to the Republic of Korea rose 31.2% in value in 2025, maintaining its position as the second-largest supplier.

Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.3 in February, the highest in four months, as output and new orders strengthened and business confidence improved.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) led foreign investment in Vietnam with over USD 95.13 billion across 10,412 projects in 2025.

Technological innovation, equipment optimization and smarter energy management are vital to cutting consumption and boosting long-term competitiveness in industry.

The Prime Minister urged renewable energy cooperation and encouraged Portuguese firms to join offshore wind power and energy infrastructure projects in Vietnam.

On February 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van Den Bossche to discuss bilateral cooperation in economy and trade.

Vietnamese enterprises actively promoted tourism and aviation at SATTE 2026 in New Delhi, boosting connectivity and tapping India’s fast-growing travel market.

Vietnam surpassed all 2025 socio-economic targets, with GDP growth over 8%, strong FDI inflows and record trade turnover, laying groundwork for double-digit growth.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade convened a meeting to advance public service culture, aiming to foster pride, discipline and cohesion across the sector.

The Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Industry and Trade with drafting roadmap to secure stable biofuel supplies and advance domestic E100 self-sufficiency.

On February 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Government Standing Committee to review several key issues.

On February 24, Party Central Committee Member, Secretary of the Party Committee and Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung chaired a conference to review law-making efforts in 2025 and outline key tasks for 2026.

VIATT 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to connect value chains, boost integration and support Vietnam’s textile industry toward sustainable growth long-term aim.

The 14th National Party Congress has set strategic directions for industrial growth emphasizing innovation, green transition, and global value chain integration.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long met with NSMO leaders in Hanoi on February 25 to discuss the national power system’s stable operation.

Prime Minister affirms that double-digit growth and sustainable development must be grounded in science, innovation, and digital transformation under Project 06.

On the morning of February 26, 2026, the 49th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI 49) took place in Iloilo, Philippines, to discuss the ASEAN economic integration progress and how to implement the ASEAN Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) proposed by the Philippines for its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, and the preparations for the ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat scheduled for mid-March 2026.

Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung has been nominated by the Party Central Committee as a candidate for the 16th National Assembly in Hai Phong city.

On February 25, the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam held a nationwide conference to study, disseminate and implement Resolutions No.79 and 80-NQ/TW.

Vibrant post-holiday customs clearance at border gates has set the stage for Vietnam’s trade to move toward the USD 1 trillion mark.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued urgent measures to implement Government resolutions, aiming to drive growth and ensure energy security in 2026

Despite short-term fluctuations, exports to the UAE remain above USD 5 billion, reflecting a stable foothold as CEPA paves the way for deeper cooperation.

Vietnam’s wood exports reached USD 1.6 billion in January 2026, up 12.5% year-on-year, with strong gains in China and Japan and stable demand in the US market.

Vietnam’s laptop market is entering a new growth cycle, driven by the mainstream adoption of AI and rising demand for professional creative solutions.

The EU rolls out CATCH and revised catch certificates from 2026, adding mandatory digital submission and new control requirements for seafood exports.

With trade hitting USD 930 billion in 2025, Vietnam’s economic integration enters a new phase focused on quality, green exports and deeper global positioning.

Vietnam’s canned tuna exports fell 8% in 2025 as the EU dropped sharply, while the US held steady and Middle East - North Africa markets posted strong growth.