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March 10, 2026
Vietnam, EU step up implementation of Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipMinister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung suggested that the two sides enhance mutual understanding and political trust, expand trade and investment ties and promote cooperation in science and technology. Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on March 6 held phone talks with Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and the European Union’s […]
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March 10, 2026
FDI disbursement in Jan–Feb reaches five-year highThe NSO noted that the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Singapore were the largest investors during the period, each registering over 1 billion USD in newly committed capital, accounting for a significant share of total foreign investment inflows into Vietnam. Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of 2026 is […]
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March 10, 2026
PMI hits four-month high in FebruaryManufacturing production increased rapidly in February, with the rate of expansion quickening to a 19-month high. Panellists reported that the preparation of products ahead of delivery to clients and stronger customer demand were behind the latest rise in output. The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.3 in February, up from 52.5 in […]
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March 10, 2026
Seaport growth accelerates on stronger infrastructure connectivityAccording to insiders, continued improvements in infrastructure connectivity are expected to further strengthen the Cai Mep – Thi Vai cluster’s competitiveness. The Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster has recorded strong growth in the opening weeks of 2026, buoyed by expanding international shipping routes and improved infrastructure connectivity. The Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) reported […]
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March 10, 2026
Agro-forestry-fishery exports up over 17% in first two monthsOf the total export value in the January–February period, agricultural products accounted for 6.09 billion USD, up 17.1% year-on-year. Seafood exports reached 1.76 billion USD, marking a sharp increase of 23.3%, while forestry products brought in 2.82 billion USD, up 7.4%. Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports maintained strong growth momentum in the first two months of 2026, […]
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March 10, 2026
PM pushes more affordable housing options for middle classThe PM stressed that having a home is a fundamental right for every citizen, and everyone deserves equal, transparent and fair access to housing that fits their paycheck and matches the country’s economic reality. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Central Steering Committee for Housing and Real Estate Market Policies, along with local […]
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March 5, 2026
Vietnam, US expand cooperation in high technology, energy, supply chainsAt the February 2 session, the two sides held in-depth discussions on major orientations to promote bilateral economic cooperation as Vietnam and the US accelerate the implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and enter a pivotal phase of negotiations on the reciprocal trade agreement. On the sidelines of the sixth round of talks on a […]
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March 5, 2026
Vietnam posts 39% surge in trade turnover in JanuaryThe US remained the largest importer of Vietnamese goods with a turnover of 13.9 billion USD, while China was its biggest import market, recording 19 billion USD. Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached 88.16 billion USD in January , up 39% year-on-year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported on February […]
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March 5, 2026
Vietnam’s golden gateway: FDI poised for gains in 2026More than just volume, the quality of FDI entering Vietnam has improved. The nation is evolving from a base for basic assembly and processing into a genuine contributor to hi-tech manufacturing and R&D across global value chains. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam is poised to stay strong in 2026, with early inflows signaling the […]
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