Investment

According to the 2026 GFCI 39 index, the southern city of Vietnam jumped 11 places to rank 84th out of 120 global financial centers, securing the third-highest position in Southeast Asia.

The Government has approved a National Program on AI Human Resources Development through 2030, with a vision to 2035.

Ugandan Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Ms. Betty O. Bigombe, expressed her hope that Vietnamese investors would increase their presence in Uganda to add value to local products, thereby turning Uganda into a gateway for Vietnamese businesses to reach the wider African market.

In the first half of 2026, Vietnam-New Zealand trade turnover reached $845 million, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

New ACIAR investments worth A$3.3 million ($2.3 million) aim to support Vietnam’s coastal and riverside communities in improving their livelihoods, adapting to climate change, and fostering social inclusion...

At the New Zealand–Vietnam Business Roundtable in Auckland on August 13, Party General Secretary and President To Lam called for joint efforts to create new growth drivers based on science, technology, innovation and green transformation, encouraging New Zealand businesses to view Vietnam not only as a market but also as a partner for research, product development, manufacturing and innovation in Southeast Asia.