News and Events

On the morning of 20 November in Melbourne, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a working session with New Zealand Minister of Trade Todd McClay.

During the Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Kuwait from November 16 to 18, Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang joined key activities.

On November 20 in Melbourne, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien attended the CPTPP–ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue, emphasizing close cooperation for open, stable trade.

Vietnam and Algeria sign multiple cooperation documents, including a memorandum to promote research, assessment and launch of bilateral trade agreement negotiations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb affirm a strategic partnership, calling for deeper economic and bilateral cooperation.

On November 19 (local time), during his official visit to Algeria, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Algerian counterpart, Sifi Ghrieb.

Vietnam and Australia reaffirm their strong economic partnership and outlined priorities to deepen trade ties at the second Trade Ministers’ Dialogue in Melbourne.

On November 19, the Ministry of Industry and Trade holds the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum, with Minister Nguyen Hong Dien delivering a keynote address.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Official Telegram No. 221/CD-TTg dated November 19, 2025.

Kuwait is currently Vietnam’s largest trade and investment partner within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with bilateral trade reaching USD 7.3 billion in 2024.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met with US Under Secretary Jacob Helberg to discuss AI, high-tech cooperation, and strengthening the Comprehensive Partnership.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien holds phone talks with Costa Rica’s Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera, promoting bilateral trade and supporting Costa Rica’s CPTPP accession.

Vietnam and the US achieve significant progress in the fifth direct negotiation round on the Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with Representative Adrian Smith to discuss Vietnam - US trade, agriculture, aviation, biotechnology cooperation.

In Washington, DC, Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met executives of the US Semiconductor Industry Association.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam receives Li Shulei, calling for stronger bilateral foundations and balanced, sustainable trade between Vietnam and China.

On November 13, as part of the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, lawmakers continued plenary discussions on the Draft Law on E-Commerce.

Technical negotiations on the Fair and Balanced Reciprocal Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the US continue as planned, aiming for positive outcomes.

State President Luong Cuong emphasized that Vietnam is prepared to expand exports of its key products to Jordan.

Under Conclusion No.207-KL/TW, the Secretariat requires raising national standards and technical regulations to achieve alignment and parity with global benchmarks.

Hundreds from across the US gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for a ceremony of healing and remembrance on a chilly autumn afternoon.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) launches its Data Development Strategy to 2030, aiming for a unified, secure, and fully data-driven digital governance.

Vietnam and the US enhance cooperation at the 8th ministerial talks in Washington D.C., advancing a balanced, mutually beneficial bilateral trade partnership.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has actively implemented measures to strengthen lawmaking and enforcement, demonstrating a proactive and decisive approach.

The National Assembly dedicated the morning of 10 November to a session on personnel matters as part of its 10th sitting.

Vietnam and Laos held the 13th border trade conference in Quang Ninh to review results, address obstacles, and set new directions for bilateral trade and investment.

On November 7, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son chaired a meeting to review preparations for the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.

On Nov 7, the 13th Vietnam-Laos Border Trade Conference in Quang Ninh reaffirmed strong bilateral cooperation and shared vision for sustainable growth.

Vietnam and Laos signed an MoU to boost border trade, investment and connectivity, reaffirming their shared commitment to sustainable growth.

Through substantive talks, Vietnam and Laos reaffirmed their commitment to joint industrial development and to raising regional competitiveness.