Vietnam Today

In his first phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on July 21, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung encouraged Canadian businesses to increase investment in key projects and sectors in Vietnam, including energy, green economy, and circular economy.

Shrimp export turnover in June 2026 reached approximately $458 million, a 24% increase compared to the same period in 2025, bringing the cumulative total for the first six months of 2026 to $2.35 billion, up 14.2% year-on-year.

According to the Ministry of Health, Vietnam possesses rich and diverse medicinal resources, including many rare and endemic species with high medical and economic value.

By prioritizing these industries, Vietnam aims to enhance its industrial self-reliance and sovereignty while strengthening its position in both domestic and global value chains.

As both a member of the CPTPP and a party to the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), Vietnam occupies a distinctive position linking two of the world's most ambitious trade architectures.

A training programme in Ho Chi Minh City highlighted international cooperation, transnational education and global partnerships as key drivers of Vietnam's higher education internationalisation.