Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is emerging as a multibillion-dollar industry worldwide. The amended Petroleum Law, recently passed by Viet Nam’s National Assembly, has opened a legal framework for the country to enter this field.

Hung Vuong Hospital held a ceremony to honor its Labor Hero title and launch the campaign “Supporting Women Throughout Their Lives,” marking a shift from its traditional image as an obstetrics and gynecology hospital toward a broader model of comprehensive, continuous women’s healthcare across different stages of life.

Build Better HCMC 2026 was successfully held in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), bringing together more than 450 attendees and 30 exhibition booths featuring brands providing materials, technologies and solutions for the construction industry.

From an economy devastated by the 1945 famine, with exports virtually paralyzed, Vietnam has, over the past 81 years, emerged as one of the region’s leading trading nations, with total import-export turnover approaching the USD 1 trillion mark.

Viet Nam showcases distinctive export products in Yunnan, seeking to expand distribution networks and strengthen access to the Southwest Chinese market.

Viet Nam and US businesses seek stronger partnerships in food and beverages, with a focus on market access, exports and investment opportunities.

On the back of high political trust and economic complementarity, Vietnamese and Singaporean agencies, localities, and companies are expected to develop new cooperation models, products, and values that deliver practical benefits to both countries, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.

A visit and fact-finding tour in Can Tho city by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire Patrick Achi has opened up opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to showcase their production and processing capabilities, expand markets and strengthen connectivity with Côte d’Ivoire.

NSMO is proactively preparing operating plans, strengthening on-call arrangements and coordinating with relevant units to ensure the national power system operates safely and reliably during Viet Nam’s National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, 2026.

Growing freight flows create room for Hung Yen’s logistics sector, but better connectivity and services are needed for the province to become a leading regional hub.

In the seven months of 2026, industry, retail sales and imports and exports all posted strong growth. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) continues to roll out solutions to contribute to achieving the double-digit growth target.

The Electricity Authority of Viet Nam (EAV), under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in supporting Vietnam’s energy transition.

Bringing supporting industries within the scope of the Key Industries Law is expected to establish a unified legal framework, expand development opportunities for businesses, and enhance domestic localization capacity.

This morning (August 24), the 12th Conference on Cooperation among the Five Provinces and Cities along the Kunming-Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh economic corridor between Vietnam and China was held in Sa Pa, Lao Cai Province.

Viet Nam and India are strengthening business connections and promoting agricultural trade, capitalising on new opportunities.

Building on strong political trust and increasingly deep economic ties, Viet Nam and Singapore are opening up new drivers for cooperation.

473 out of 475 National Assembly deputies participating in the vote voted in favour of the amended Petroleum Law at the First Extraordinary Session of the 16th National Assembly.

On August 23, at the First Extraordinary Session of the 16th National Assembly, the National Assembly voted to pass the amended Petroleum Law with an overwhelming majority.

The State encourages Vietnamese and foreign organisations and individuals to invest in basic oil and gas surveys and oil and gas activities in Viet Nam.

Trade promotion is helping Vietnamese footwear businesses connect with global buyers, strengthen domestic supply chains, develop brands and widen their global reach.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) Party Committee held a conference to implement Conclusion No.207-KL/TW, focusing on proactive, technology-driven consumer protection efforts.

Vitafoods Asia 2026, taking place from September 2 - 4 in Bangkok, serves as a meeting point for businesses in the food and nutrition industry, opening up opportunities for cooperation and access to the regional market.

On August 20, a seminar themed “Trade and investment promotion and business connectivity between Viet Nam and Chile in energy equipment and industrial electrical machinery and equipment” was held in Chile.

When Ho Chi Minh City discusses developing Outlet Centers, the issue is often viewed from the perspective of attracting tourists and retaining their shopping expenditure. However, this is also an opportunity for Vietnamese goods and brands to enter a new distribution channel, stand alongside international labels and reach foreign consumers directly in the domestic market.

Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird highlights untapped potential to expand Viet Nam - Australia trade and investment, particularly through FTAs and emerging sectors.

According to VGP, on August 19, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang held a working session with relevant ministries and agencies on the development of a competitive electricity market.

According to VGP, on August 19, at the Government Office, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc received US Ambassador to Viet Nam Jennifer Wicks on a courtesy call to mark the beginning of her tenure in Viet Nam.

Viet Nam unveiled FTA Index 2025 to measure local FTA implementation and turn identified bottlenecks into specific solutions for stronger economic integration locally.

In just one decade, Vietnam’s durian cultivation area has increased more than fivefold, putting this billion-dollar crop under growing oversupply pressure. Meanwhile, relying on a single market for more than 90% of export value highlights the need to shift from a “seasonal crop mindset” to a “commodity-industry mindset,” tighten production planning and strengthen quality standardization.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang stressed that Vietfish 2026 continues to affirm its role as a platform connecting the seafood industry, expanding trade, increasing product value and meeting increasingly stringent requirements in international markets.