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Vietnam, Laos seek stronger economic and infrastructure connectivity
Bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries reaching $1.3 billion in the first six months of 2026.
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PM urges Samsung to transform Vietnam from a "manufacturing base" into a "tech and R&D hub"
PM Le Minh Hung emphasized that Samsung should not only expand its factories and production capacity but also increase investment in R&D and innovation within the country.
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Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia promote tourism cooperation
The three neighboring countries have adopted a Joint Action Plan on Tourism Cooperation for 2026-2028, under which they will promote joint tourism products, strengthen connectivity and facilitate travel and transport between the three destinations.
Local governments push for high-tech breakthroughs in AI, drones, and biotech
These proposals aim to address 11 out of 20 major challenges identified in Prime Ministerial Decision No. 808/QD-TTg dated May 6, 2024.
Vietnam, Chile boost agricultural cooperation towards trade balance
Currently, Vietnam allows the import of various agricultural products from Chile, such as grapes, apples, cherries, cotton, soybeans, lily bulbs, seeds, and wood products. Vietnam is also considering opening its market to Chilean kiwis, blueberries, lemons, and some vegetable seeds.
National Assembly approves amendments to Investment Law
The amended law removing 62 conditional business sectors and revising regulations governing another 14, representing a 28.28% reduction compared with the 2025 Investment Law.
PM calls for legal reforms to remove institutional bottlenecks
New regulations expected to not create overlaps, contradictions or additional barriers.
Vietnam moves to restructure FDI policies to attract high-quality investment
Under a draft amendment to the Investment Law, the Ministry of Finance proposing expanded market-access conditions and fundamental changes to investment incentives.
Vietnam joins the world's top 50 startup ecosystems
Vietnam’s startup ecosystem recorded a growth rate of 67.9%, significantly outperforming the global average of 17.5%. Regionally, Vietnam now ranks 5th in Southeast Asia and 10th in Asia.