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Acting Minister Le Manh Hung held talks with US trade leaders and AmCham on the sidelines of agreements witnessed by General Secretary To Lam in Washington, D.C.

Party General Secretary To Lam on February 18 (local time) held separate phone conversations with U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Bill Hagerty, during which he called for maintaining stable and sustainable economic, trade, and investment ties and urged the U.S. Congress to continue allocating resources to support Vietnam in addressing the consequences of war.

The agreements cover a wide range of key areas, including science and technology, digital transformation, aviation and healthcare.

From February 18 to 20, 2026, General Secretary To Lam will pay a working visit to the US to attend the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Council.

A truck carrying 17 tons of durian from Tien Giang Province officially marked the first export shipment of the Lunar New Year at Kim Thanh International Road Border Gate in Lao Cai Province, destined for China.

Newspaper of Industry and Trade respectfully presents in full the Lunar New Year message for 2026 from the President.

General Secretary To Lam affirmed that Vietnam regards the US as a leading partner and is ready to deepen comprehensive cooperation across various fields.

On February 13, the closing ceremony of the First Spring Fair 2026 was held at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Steering Committee for the construction of nuclear power plants, chaired the committee’s fifth meeting.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long met with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to review South Central offshore wind progress and future cooperation.

MoIT will undertake 37 tasks under Program 02 to advance science, technology, innovation and digital transformation across industry and energy sectors nationwide.

On February 10, Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan inspected goods, electricity and fuel supply in Phu Tho ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.

Vietnam and Norway pledged to accelerate talks on the long-stalled FTA while boosting investment in offshore wind, green hydrogen and power infrastructure.

On February 10, the 17th Meeting of the Trade Negotiating Committee for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA TNC 17) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia.

In preparation for the implementation of the power supply plan serving the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, on the morning of February 10, 2026, Member of the Party Central Committee and Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung led a Ministry delegation on a working visit to the National System and Market Operator Company Limited (NSMO) and Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

On Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung inspected petrol and oil supply arrangements for the Lunar New Year 2026.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is accelerating a decree guiding the implementation of Resolution 253 on national energy development for the 2026 - 2030 period.

A policy consultation was held on February 9 on a draft law amending and supplementing articles of four laws on trade, competition, and consumer protection.

The 14th National Congress marks a historic turning point, shaping a new development mindset and redefining Vietnam’s growth model.

The 2026 - 2030 period is seen as the start of a new era, marking a strategic shift and laying foundations for national development toward the mid-21st century.

In a new development phase, Vietnam is prioritising economic and technology diplomacy to strengthen foreign relations and support rapid, sustainable growth.

Prime Ministers of the three nations agree on five breakthrough areas to boost cooperation and solidify traditional ties between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

During his working visit to the US, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung held a meeting with the US Assistant Secretary of Energy.

With 100% of voters at his place of residence expressing confidence, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung was nominated as a candidate.

On February 6, General Secretary To Lam arrived in Phnom Penh, beginning a state visit to Cambodia aimed at strengthening political trust and bilateral cooperation.

During the state visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic by General Secretary To Lam, important cooperation documents were exchanged.

Acting Minister Le Manh Hung held talks with US Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Helberg on orientations for strategic economic cooperation.

On February 5 in Vientiane, Party General Secretary To Lam held talks with Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith.

In Vientiane, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long met with his Lao counterpart to advance energy ties and implement high-level mandates between the two nations.

General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Laos offers an opportunity for the two Parties and countries to reaffirm their special solidarity and steadfast attachment.