VET Exclusive
A focus on low-cost production
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector, according to a recent report, has already taken a host of steps to move beyond its initial focus on low-cost production.
Digital Biz
Vietnam and Japan urged a "shift" in technology cooperation
The two nations need to move beyond a "transferor-recipient" relationship toward a model of joint problem-solving, joint research, joint investment, and shared markets.
Business
Nghe An province's exports surge 54.9% in 8M
The central province’s total export turnover reaching approximately $4.47 billion in the period.
Dong Nai exceeds domestic investment plan with nearly $33 bln in 8 months
The surge was primarily driven by 18 large-scale projects licensed outside industrial zones, which accounted for approximately $32.16 billion in registered capital.
21,000 B2B meetings signal strong growth for HCMC’s MICE tourism sector
The focal point of the 20th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City was the high-level forum, “MICE Tourism in the new era: Sustainability, Connectivity, and Opportunity.”
Seafood exports maintain growth trajectory despite persistent headwinds
Amid softening demand in traditional markets such as the United States, the European Union, and parts of Japan, China - Hong Kong (China) and ASEAN are emerging as primary growth engines for Vietnam’s seafood sector.
Hue, Shizuoka (Japan) strengthen ties in investment, tourism, and green tech
Both sides will encourage information exchange, cultural interaction, and cooperation in sectors including culture, tourism, human resource development, economy, and the environment, while respecting the unique characteristics of each locality.
Vietnam, Myanmar target deeper economic integration
Vietnam and Myanmar have agreed to enhance economic connectivity and complementarity, expanding cooperation across trade, investment, digital transformation, agriculture, logistics, and high-tech sectors to unlock new growth room for both business communities.
Vietnam seeks shift to co-development in Japanese ties
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has called for a shift in Vietnam-Japan investment relations from a traditional “investor-host location” dynamic toward a partnership of co-development, joint creation, collaborative research, innovation, and deeper integration into global value chains.