Việt Nam News

The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the UK's accession to the CPTPP have expanded market access, strengthened supply chains, and created conditions for businesses from both countries to pursue long-term investment.

The adjustments made by several listed companies suggest that the equity fundraising window has narrowed considerably compared with expectations at the beginning of the year.

As Việt Nam and New Zealand deepen ties, businesses are looking for practical reforms and stronger partnerships to unlock new trade and investment opportunities, says Simon Dickie, Chairman and co-initiator of the New Zealand–Vietnam Business Council.

China spent nearly US$988 million on Vietnamese durian in the first half of this year, up 43.4 per cent from a year earlier, accounting for almost half of the country's fruit and vegetable exports to the market, customs data showed.

Businesses have raised numerous proposals through various forums, including a Government Standing Committee meeting with the business community last month. 

The domestic sugar market continues to face significant challenges due to abundant supply, low prices, and pressure from imported sugar and sugar of unknown origin.

Once operational in June 2029, it is projected to supply an average of approximately 3.9 billion kWh of electricity annually to the northern and national power grids, helping to meet rising load demands and enhance power supply capacity.

The Tuổi Trẻ Startup Award 2026 opened in HCM City on August 12, seeking startup projects that address practical urban challenges and contribute to more modern, convenient, and sustainable cities.

Vietnamese businesses should integrate legal governance into their core business strategies rather than treating it as a tool for resolving disputes after they arise, experts said.

The Mekong Delta needs a stronger business sector to transform its natural advantages into higher productivity, added value and sustainable growth, speakers said at the 2026 Mekong Delta CEO Networking Programme held in Cần Thơ City on Tuesday.

During a meeting with municipal leaders on August 12, Eita Fujikawa, General Director of Sumitomo Vietnam, said Cần Thơ is an important target in the corporation's industrial park development strategy in southern Việt Nam.

Through the issuance of a draft strategy for semiconductor industry development and its target of becoming a global OSAT hub by 2030, Việt Nam has identified semiconductors as a key national strategic industry.

The rebound came despite another decline in market liquidity.

New Zealand is an open economy with strengths in agriculture, food, dairy, meat, fruit and high-quality processed products, while Việt Nam has a market of more than 100 million people, diverse production capacity and an increasingly important role in regional supply chains.

Statistics showed that two-way trade hit US$8.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 22 per cent year-on-year, with Việt Nam’s exports to Australia rising 25.1 per cent to $3.8 billion.

According to the General Department of Taxation, the inspections focused on sectors and enterprises that showed signs of irregularities and possessed significant potential for tax collection.

Uganda is seeking to attract more Vietnamese investment and position itself as a gateway to the wider African market, leveraging its young workforce, natural resources and strategic location in East Africa.

The programme is part of a series of activities VCCI plans to organise ahead of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs’ Day on October 13.