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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.

Vietnam aims to rank among the world's top 50 countries in the United Nations' e-government and digital government assessments.

During the "Financial Roundtable" held on July 18, 2026, at Columbia University (New York, USA), numerous international financial institutions voiced their interest in developing international capital mobilization channels for the Vietnamese economy.

According to data from the Vietnam Customs (Ministry of Finance), bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and India reached nearly $8.37 billion in the first five months of 2026, a 28.4% increase over the same period in 2025.