Topic: Vietnam

At the Vietnam-Brazil Business Forum held in Rio de Janeiro on November 17, PM Pham Minh Chinh proposes early commencement of negotiations on a free trade agreement between Vietnam and the Southern Common Market.

The $3.4 million project aims to promote a circular economy and mitigate climate change impacts in Vietnam's industrial zones from 2024 to 2028.

The enforcement of the EUDR has been postponed to December 2025 to ensure smooth and consistent compliance across global supply chains.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.

Natural disasters cause annual losses to Vietnam of up to 1-1.5% of GDP.

Long An is currently the leading province in the Mekong Delta in terms of exports and among the country's top provinces and cities in terms of trade turnover.

The summit attracted over 1,500 attendees, including speakers, innovation experts, leaders from government organizations, businesses, investment funds, and startups.

Hai Phong's total foreign direct investment for the first eleven months of 2024 reached approximately $3.5 billion.

The November 14 MoU underscores Vietnam's commitment to safeguarding critical digital infrastructure and ensuring a secure cyberspace

Geographically, HCM City, and Vietnam as a whole, hold an advantageous position as a cargo transshipment hub.