At their talks in Brussels on October 23, in terms of the economy, trade and investment, the two leaders called for breakthroughs and larger-scale strategic projects in areas where Belgium has traditional strengths and Vietnam has pressing needs, including seaport development, smart logistics chains, green energy, eco-industrial parks and climate-resilient high-tech agriculture.

The central city aims for the digital economy to contribute 27% of its GRDP.

The two-day VSBF 2026 symposium convened leading domestic and international regulatory experts, economists, and researchers for in-depth academic deliberations.

The agreement established a comprehensive legal framework for trade, with the UAE committing to eliminate tariffs on approximately 99% of Vietnam’s export value.

The central city aims for the digital economy to contribute 27% of its GRDP.

The agreement focuses on attracting more flights to HCM City and neighbouring destinations, promoting tourism at airports, sharing market data and improving passenger experiences.

The strategic shift was highlighted at the international workshop "Foreign NGO Affairs in the New Context Toward a Green Economy, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Development – An Inevitable Global Trend," in Da Nang on October 22.