News and Events

After two days of intensive and productive discussions, the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 officially concluded in Hanoi on June 10, achieving broad strategic consensus on key regional and global issues.

On the morning of June 9, Politburo member and Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc held a meeting with a delegation from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), led by GWEC Chief Executive Officer Ben Backwell.

Leaders of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Timor-Leste and the Philippines shared their visions for peace, integration, resilience and people-centred development.

Over the past decade, Vietnam has rapidly scaled its renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar and wind. This expansion has reshaped the country's energy mix and positioned Vietnam as a reference point for clean energy development across Southeast Asia.

ASEAN is no longer merely a consumer market. It is increasingly evolving into an integrated production, logistics and technology ecosystem, creating new requirements for trade promotion strategies.

The official visit to Vietnam and participation in the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet takes place as both countries are actively implementing strategic orientations agreed upon by their senior leaders.

Vietnam and Russia reaffirm strategic cooperation in energy, trade and investment during SPIEF 2026 in Saint Petersburg.

Through exhibitions and livestream commerce, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is creating sustainable market opportunities for local produce.

The third session of the Vietnam - Canada Joint Economic Committee marked new progress, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in strategic sectors.

Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung called for stronger FTA negotiations, strategic market expansion and preparations for Vietnam’s CPTPP Chairmanship year.

India’s experience in developing biofuel gasoline offers valuable lessons for Vietnam as the country seeks to accelerate its green energy transition.

At the Government’s regular press conference, Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan detailed measures to control biofuel gasoline quality and protect consumers.

Vietnam is strengthening measures to ensure fuel supply, quality and consumer protection as E10 gasoline is rolled out nationwide from June 1.

According to Dr. Nguyen Si Dung, the State visits by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to three countries carried a consistent message: "Vietnam is proactively repositioning its role in the emerging regional order".

As part of the State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse from May 31 to June 1, 2026, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung joined the high-level Vietnamese delegation and participated in a series of important activities aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang met with Quang Tri Province to advance a pilot agreement on the Lao Bao - Densavan Cross-Border Economic and Trade Zone.

June 1, 2026 marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism in Vietnam.

Vietnam always values and wishes to further deepen its friendly neighbourly relations with the Philippines in all areas on the basis of a shared commitment to peace, stability and respect for international law, affirmed General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam.

The Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development held award ceremony for the online round of E10 biofuel contest.

Vietnam, Philippines issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership.

The Newspaper of Industry and Trade launches E10 chatbot Q&A on the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) e-portal under Circular 50/2025/TT-BCT dated Nov 7,2025,as E10 is rolled out nationwide from June 1,2026.

Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 in May, its highest level since February. However, according to an S&P Global expert, part of the improvement was driven by stockpiling efforts amid concerns over potential disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Beginning June 1, 2026, E10 biofuel gasoline is being distributed nationwide in Vietnam as part of the government's efforts to promote cleaner fuels and enhance environmental protection.

MoIT leader joined the high-level Vietnamese delegation during General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Singapore on May 29-30, 2026, holding engagements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, energy and supply chains.

During the official visit of General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse to Thailand on 27-28 May 2026, Minister Le Manh Hung joined the high-level delegation and engaged in activities to strengthen Vietnam–Thailand cooperation in economy, trade, industry and energy.

From 00:00 on June 1, 2026, E10 gasoline will officially be introduced nationwide, making Vietnam one of more than 60 countries using biofuel-blended gasoline.

Vietnam therefore stands ready to work with countries both within and beyond the region to reinforce rules, nurture trust, promote dialogue, enhance cooperation, mitigate risks, and together shape an Asia-Pacific that is safer, more resilient and more prosperous.

Party General Secretary, President To Lam attended a technology forum in Singapore, promoting innovation cooperation, strategic technologies and talent development.

Vietnam has officially assumed the chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection (ACCP) for 2026, leading regional cooperation efforts.

Vietnam - Thailand ties continue to deepen, with economic and trade cooperation emerging as a key driver of the growing bilateral partnership.