Việt Nam, Laos seek to expand room for trade, investment cooperation

The two countries aim to boost bilateral trade in 2026 towards the milestone of $10 billion by 2030, a target the Việt Nam Trade Office in Laos said is challenging but feasible as both Governments work to remove trade barriers, improve border-trade mechanisms, and strengthen transport and logistics connectivity.

Five decrees to be amended to support science, technology, innovation

The amendments are mainly related streamlining and simplifying administrative procedures; ensuring consistency and alignment with the 2025 Law on Public Employees; and addressing urgent issues and inadequacies in the implementation of science, technology and innovation activities.

Việt Nam, Panama seek to expand economic cooperation

In the presence of President Mulino, VCCI and the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation, enhance trade and investment promotion programmes, and support bilateral investment and trade.

Bank credit surge supports high GDP growth target: SBV

As of the end of August 2026, credit proportion to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries accounted for 6.08 per cent; industry and construction accounted for 23.1 per cent; and trade and services accounted for 70.11 per cent.

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