Investment

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.

The Governor-General highlighted the historic significance of the visit as the first time a Vietnamese leader has visited New Zealand in both capacities of General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and President of the State.

At the talks on August 13, the two leaders highlighted the complementary nature of the two economies and identified trade and investment as an important pillar with substantial room for growth, particularly in agricultural, aquatic and seafood products.