News and Events

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held talks with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, discussing stronger cooperation in trade, tech, and innovation ties.

Vietnam and UNIDO expand cooperation for 2025 - 2030, focusing on green transition, industrial competitiveness, and support for sustainable development goals.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urges the Ministry of Industry and Trade to accelerate 2026 tasks, ensure growth, energy security, and remove institutional bottlenecks.

President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and his spouse arrived in Hanoi, starting a State visit to Vietnam to further enhance bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung calls for tighter tax laws with clear criteria to prevent loopholes, while proposing higher tax thresholds to support households and SMEs.

The ministry accelerates the implementation of key tasks on national energy security in coordination with relevant ministries, sectors, and local authorities.

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has arrived in Hanoi, successfully concluding his working trip to Italy and Türkiye.

State visit to Vietnam by Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung and spouse is set to advance comprehensive strategic partnership to a new phase of development..

The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans sweeping cuts to procedures and business conditions to reduce costs and speed up processing for enterprises.

On April 18, Ha Tinh province and Vung Ang II Thermal Power Company Limited (VAPCO) held an inauguration ceremony for the Vung Ang II Thermal Power Plant project.

The State visit to China by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam was a great success, positively contributing to strengthening the traditional friendship and accelerating the building of the Vietnam–China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, thus promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.

The Vietnam Industry and Trade Trade Union launched Workers’ Month and the occupational safety campaign 2026 in Hai Phong, stressing innovation and productivity.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung heads the State Steering Committee overseeing key national programs and energy projects, aiming to ensure progress and coordination.

The two sides agreed to further strengthen economic and trade cooperation, expand market access and advance balanced, sustainable bilateral growth.

Vietnam and China signed two MoUs on a cross-border economic cooperation zone and production and supply chain cooperation.

On the morning of April 15, following the State-level welcome ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, To Lam held talks with Xi Jinping.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan met with USABC and over 50 US companies to promote Vietnam - US trade and investment cooperation.

Vietnam and China pushed stronger cooperation in education, science and innovation, with a focus on AI, semiconductors and youth exchange as key future drivers.

On April 13 in Hanoi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attended the opening session of the Vietnam - Slovakia Business Forum.

Vietnam and Italy strengthen substantive cooperation toward sustainable growth and expanded economic and business ties.

Vietnam and Slovakia upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit, paving the way for deeper cooperation across key sectors.

MoIT delegation inspected the implementation of power and grid projects under the adjusted Power Development Plan VIII at Son La Hydropower Company.

A nationwide hybrid conference disseminated the 2nd Plenum Resolution, connecting central and local levels, with senior leaders in attendance.

Vietnam and Laos have agreed on a cooperation plan aimed at boosting bilateral trade to USD 4 billion by 2026 and USD 10 billion by 2030.

Vietnam boosted ties with Laos and Cambodia, strengthening political trust, economic links and education for sustainable regional development.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi-Quang Ninh high-speed railway project took place on April 12. The line is designed for a maximum speed of 350 km/h and is expected to be completed by 2028.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Hong Dien stated that achieving double-digit growth requires a strong focus on improving institutions in a manner that is appropriate and aligned with international standards.

On April 8, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Office in Haikou was officially inaugurated, creating an additional hub to connect businesses from the two countries.

On April 8, 2026, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Vietnam Journalists Association, officially launched the 2026 Media Awards on Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation.

Vietnam and Russian partners advance offshore wind, prioritizing localization and laying the groundwork for large-scale projects in the coming years.