Economy

At the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting (the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting) in Beijing, China, Viet Nam underscored the need to ensure energy security in tandem with the green transition, while proposing stronger cooperation in technology, investment, infrastructure and human resources to create synergy across the region.

On the morning of September 10, at the headquarters of the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty in the Bercy district of Paris, France, the Viet Nam Competition Commission (VCC) of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and France's Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention (DGCCRF) signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in the field of consumer protection.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to effectively implement existing cooperation mechanisms, and explore deeper sectoral cooperation to meet development needs in the new context.

Industrial promotion is not only providing resources for production establishments but is gradually becoming a tool to encourage technological innovation, improve competitiveness and create new momentum for rural industrial development in the new development space of Da Nang City.

The phase of building the framework has passed; now is the time for implementation and results – for the two sides to take breakthrough action and elevate economic cooperation to new heights, said General Secretary and President To Lam.

Facing the challenges of renewable energy transmission, CWEA suggests off-grid consumption approaches and opportunities for global supply chain cooperation.

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.

In the first six months of 2026, Viet Nam’s total merchandise import and export turnover reached USD 549.69 billion, up 27.1% year on year. Exports increased by 21%, while imports rose by 33.4%. The country recorded a merchandise trade deficit of USD 16.65 billion. These figures underscore Viet Nam’s determination to further expand the presence of Vietnamese goods and brands in international markets.

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.

Resolution 10 calls for a shift from broad-based investment promotion to targeted support for strategic investors, with a focus on long-term project development.