The 2026 UK - Viet Nam Summit was held in Ha Noi on August 12, focusing on fields that are creating new momentum for growth, including artificial intelligence (AI), financial technology, crypto assets, commodity derivatives markets and logistics.

Editor-in-Chief of the Industry and Trade Newspaper Nguyen Van Minh said distorted narratives are defeated by counterarguments and undeniable realities when Party members perform their duties well too.

On August 12, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang held an online working session with Andrea Corao Faria, Venezuela's Deputy Minister for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

Viet Nam and Australia are deepening energy and minerals cooperation strengthening supply chains, investment and support for the energy transition in both countries.

During his working trip accompanying Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on a State visit to Australia, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung held a bilateral meeting with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell in Canberra on August 11 (local time), to discuss measures to promote economic and trade relations between the two countries.

Viet Nam’s positive domestic economic growth is providing fresh momentum for businesses in the industry and trade sector to proactively seize opportunities, expand production and strengthen competitiveness.

MoIT and WFZO discussed solutions to develop modern and smart economic zones, attract investment and strengthen international connectivity.

Viet Nam’s manufacturing industry must move beyond processing and assembly, master technology, raise localization and generate higher value across production chains.

KCN Vietnam has broken ground on its 21.9-hectare Song Than 3 project in Ho Chi Minh City, adding over 130,000 sqm of LEED-standard industrial space to the market.

In the first seven months of 2026, Viet Nam’s exports topped USD 319.5 billion, up 21.7%, as expanding trade helped sustain growth momentum into the year-end period.

Vietnam’s coffee industry is not only benefiting from its strengths in production and exports, but is also opening up significant room for growth in the domestic retail market. As institutional capital and private equity funds show increasing interest in the F&B sector, scalability, operational control, unit economics and the ability to develop an integrated value chain are becoming key factors determining the attractiveness of businesses.

Viet Nam encourages high-quality Australian investment in its market, including in green financial products, digital infrastructure, data and innovation centres, while seeking stronger technical support and experience sharing in developing an international financial centre, said Party leader To Lam.

MoIT leader Le Manh Hung clarified major issues in the revised Petroleum Law, including decentralisation, investment incentives, CCS and offshore energy development.

During the livestream on the evening of August 7, Hung Yen longan attracted more than 15,000 views, 50,000 interactions and nearly 500 orders.

The Netherlands offers strong opportunities for Vietnamese firms to enter manufacturing supply chains, but meeting strict market standards remains a major challenge.

After 53 years of ties, Viet Nam and Australia are strengthening political trust and expanding cooperation, now opening a new chapter in their bilateral partnership.

As Vietnam advances its energy transition, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as a key solution for enhancing grid flexibility, increasing the integration of renewable energy and strengthening energy security. 

Moonfolks has officially entered the Vietnamese market, aiming to connect the country’s rapidly growing digital economy with broader opportunities across Southeast Asia and support Vietnamese businesses in expanding internationally.

Viet Nam, the EU, and Germany have launched a forestry project to restore and sustainably manage natural forests, advancing green growth and climate resilience.

New policies, regulatory mechanisms and the accelerating energy transition are creating new business opportunities for the battery energy storage market in Viet Nam.

Latvia's The Daeg International Trade SIA will make its debut at VIS 2026, seeking Vietnamese partners in food production, distribution and investment.

The USD 150 million Vientiane-Xaythany Industrial Park project is expected to spur industrial growth, attract investment and generate over 5,000 local jobs in Laos.

On August 7 in Hanoi, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand Sophon Zaram, who was on an official visit to Viet Nam and attending activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Thailand, established on August 6, 1976.

AI is helping Vietnamese businesses reach global buyers, streamline exports and seize new opportunities as global supply chains continue to evolve.

During the group discussion on the draft revised Petroleum Law, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung responded to and clarified a wide range of issues raised by National Assembly deputies.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9 to 14.

Smart manufacturing opens new opportunities for Viet Nam’s supporting industries, advancing green and digital transformation and boosting firms’ competitiveness.

Petrovietnam urged closer diplomatic cooperation to strengthen energy security, diversify supplies and accelerate sustainable energy development.

Vietnamese localities are rolling out action plans to promote sustainable production and consumption under the National Action Programme for 2021 - 2030.

CBAM is becoming a gateway requirement for the EU market, pushing Vietnamese businesses to accelerate green transition and emissions reduction.