The Viet Nam Economic News respectfully presents the full text of the the Joint Statement on the outcome of the official visit to the Kingdom of Belgium by General Secretary and President To Lam.

With e-commerce valued at USD 31 billion in 2025, officials called for closer government-university-business ties to enhance efficiency, skills and innovation.

Discussing future orientations, General Secretary and President To Lam suggested that the government of the Wallonia region support the early elevation of Viet Nam–Belgium ties to a Strategic Partnership.

The host leaders described the Belgian House of Representatives' approval of the EU - Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) as tangible evidence of the two countries’ determination and potential to expand economic, trade and investment cooperation.

The top leader called on Flanders to support the early elevation of Viet Nam - Belgium relations to a strategic partnership, take a pioneering role in promoting economic cooperation, encourage businesses to expand investment in Viet Nam, and back the completion of ratification and effective implementation of the EU–Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

Opening in Hanoi on October 13, ProPak Hanoi 2026 showcases international technologies to advance processing, packaging and sustainable industrial production.

The Newspaper of Industry and Trade presents a podcast series on the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW in the industry and trade sector.

A German automaker has introduced a new plug-in hybrid SUV in Viet Nam, expanding its electrified vehicle lineup ahead of the year-end sales season.

On October 2, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a working session between Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and research institutes, universities and colleges under the Ministry to review their recent operations and identify solutions to better harness the potential, advantages and collective strengths of the Ministry’s education and research institutions. Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung chaired the meeting.

Industry and Trade Newspaper would like to introduce a podcast series on the implementation of the Politburo's Resolution No. 57 in the Industry and Trade sector.