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.

Da Nang continues to lead domestic travel demand among Vietnamese travelers this summer, while Bangkok tops the list of international destinations, reflecting growing preferences for convenient beach escapes and regional city breaks.

Vietnam and China’s Guangxi agreed on new cooperation priorities to boost trade, strengthen supply chains and improve border clearance efficiency.

As the Halal market is no longer a niche segment, Vietnamese businesses need to build clean supply chains early to avoid missing major growth opportunities.

Vietnam maintains strong economic growth but faces structural bottlenecks in productivity, technology and sustainability, requiring reforms to improve quality today.

To achieve double-digit growth, Vietnam must proactively create new space through institutional reform, digital transformation, and stronger business development.

Ho Chi Minh City maintains its role as Vietnam’s economic engine, driven by strong industry, expanding services, robust trade and a growing digital economy.

According to Dr. Can Van Luc, achieving 10% growth in 2026 amid uncertainties requires joint efforts from the State and the business community.