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On the morning of December 25, the Central Steering Committee for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation (Central Steering Committee in short) held a conference to review its 2025 performance and set key tasks for 2026. The event was conducted in a hybrid format connecting with localities. Party General Secretary To Lam, Head of the Central Steering Committee, chaired the conference.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/25/hdbw-21483348.png" alt="Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Truong Viet Dung delivers a speech at the event."></figure>Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Truong Viet Dung delivers a speech at the event.Addressing the conference, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Truong Viet Dung shared the Capital’s constructive approach to implementing Resolution No.57, reflecting a spirit of pioneering, acting first, and assuming accountability...Transitioning from administrative management to fostering development spaceAccording to Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Truong Viet Dung, Resolution No.57 establishes science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as foundational drivers for growth and enhancing national competitiveness.As the Capital, Hanoi views the implementation of Resolution No.57 not merely as executing a major policy, but as a process of experimenting with and constructing a new development model. In this framework, the State moves beyond mere administration to reshape development organization, as traditional growth drivers approach their limits.Against this backdrop, Hanoi clearly recognizes that true breakthroughs stem not from launching more programs or funding scattered projects, but from resolving the major contradictions of modern development: the tension between the demand for rapid growth and the need for sustainability; between resource concentration and fragmented management; and between the aspiration for innovation and the absorptive capacity of the state apparatus and society.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/25/hjdjs-21492574.png" alt="Delegates at the event."></figure>Delegates at the event.Consequently, Hanoi has chosen the more challenging path: pioneering to experiment, acting first to validate, and assuming accountability upfront. The city views this as a practical contribution to refining the national institutional framework.The Vice Chairman noted that after one year of implementing Resolution No.57, the city clearly recognizes that the core mission is not merely to promote innovation in a narrow sense. Instead, it aims to construct an innovation ecosystem capable of driving development one where institutions, space, data, and human capital are fundamentally reorganized.In this holistic framework, high-tech parks and smart cities are not viewed as isolated projects but as dual pillars of space, infrastructure, and governance. This structure paves the way for science and technology to become substantive and permeate every aspect of socio-economic life.Constructing an innovation ecosystem and high-tech spaceVice Chairman Truong Viet Dung stated that Hanoi recognizes innovation can only thrive within a comprehensive ecosystem. In this environment, stakeholders do not merely coexist; they are interconnected, guided, and bound by mutual accountability within the value chain.He noted that Hanoi’s consecutive leadership in the Provincial Innovation Index is not the ultimate objective, but rather an indication that the system is developing the necessary policy absorption capacity and connectivity. This positions the city to transition into a phase of proactively constructing and leading the pilot of new development models.Hanoi’s core breakthrough lies in a fundamental shift in its approach to institutions. The city is transitioning from a mindset of “periodic support” to one of “constructive investment for innovation.”In this model, the State does not substitute for the market but focuses on building the ecosystem's foundational components. It embraces controlled experimentation, measuring success by outcomes and substantive impact rather than merely controlling processes.On this basis, Hanoi has issued a comprehensive set of resolutions to develop the innovation ecosystem, established intermediary institutions, and deployed controlled testing mechanisms. This approach allows for adaptive implementation, enabling the city to execute, adjust, and refine institutions simultaneously.Practical experience demonstrates that breakthroughs do not stem from scattered incentives, but from organizing development space and governance models aligned with technology cycles. Hoa Lac High-Tech Park is identified as the spatial core of the Capital’s science and technology ecosystem.The city has vigorously implemented decentralization and delegation, shifting from a “project management” mindset to one of “development partnership.” Accordingly, Hanoi regards the sustainable growth of investors and endogenous technological capacity as the true measures of governance effectiveness.Building on this foundation, Hanoi is reorganizing the entire development space surrounding Hoa Lac into a science and innovation urban hub. The city is establishing a 600-hectare smart urban zone to support the high-tech park, integrating research, training, production, and living spaces. This initiative aims to form large-scale R&amp;D centers capable of addressing strategic technological challenges, thereby resolving the core issue of attracting, retaining, and developing high-quality human resources.Strategic connectivity infrastructure, specifically Metro Line No.5 (Van Cao - Hoa Lac), which broke ground on December 19 is recognized not merely as a transport project, but as a tool for restructuring the Capital’s development space. It facilitates the creation of a new growth pole with significant spillover effects.Smart cities - A pillar of data-driven governanceVice Chairman Truong Viet Dung stated that, upholding the spirit of “Civilization - Identity - Creativity,” Hanoi approaches the smart city concept primarily as a new model of urban governance. In this framework, data is identified as a strategic resource and the foundation for decision-making.The fundamental shift involves moving from sector-based management to data-driven governance and system interconnectivity, gradually transitioning from reactive to proactive governance. Technology is defined solely as a tool to organize development space more rationally, improve public service delivery, and enable decision-making based on quantitative evidence. The city is adopting a focused approach by piloting specific development spaces, allowing for simultaneous implementation, evaluation, and adjustment.Drawing from practical implementation, Hanoi clearly recognizes that for science, technology, innovation, and smart cities to truly become development drivers, the decisive factor extends beyond correct policy. It requires a sufficiently flexible institutional space and robust execution capacity. In this spirit, Hanoi stands ready to assume responsibility for the controlled piloting of new mechanisms. This includes clear requirements for outputs, independent evaluation, and scalability, adhering to the Capital’s role of pioneering, acting first, and testing first.Experience demonstrates that breakthroughs occur only when innovation is coupled with execution discipline and governance quality. Fully conscious of the Capital's leading role and building on what has been implemented, tested, and accounted for, the city defines 2026 not merely as a year of continuation, but as a pivotal year in the realization of Resolution No.57.In this spirit, the city remains steadfast in its approach. The Capital leads not merely through its status, but by undertaking difficult tasks; not through slogans, but through verifiable results; and not through declarations, but through ultimate accountability.Moving beyond the role of a mere “resolution implementer,” Hanoi aspires to become a “testing ground for new models and a proponent of new standards.” This will serve as a practical basis for recommendations to the Central Government to further refine the institutional framework, enhance execution capacity, and replicate effective models of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation nationwide.As the Capital, Hanoi views the implementation of Resolution No.57 not merely as executing a major policy, but as a process of experimenting with and constructing a new development model. In this framework, the State manages and reshapes development organizations as traditional growth drivers approach their limits.Khanh Ly

Hanoi has implemented Resolution No.57 with a spirit of pioneering, acting first, and assuming accountability...

Resolution No.57 and Hanoi’s pioneering choice

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/25/azerbaijan-17666514745331168987552.jpg" alt="Vietnamese, Azerbaijani defense ministers hold talks in Ha Noi- Ảnh 1."></figure>Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang (R) receives Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Industry Vugar Mustafayev, Ha Noi, December 25, 2025Phan said Viet Nam always attaches great importance to consolidating and strengthening the traditional friendship and cooperation with Azerbaijan. He hailed the two countries' decision to elevate bilateral ties into a Strategic Partnership in recent May.The Vietnamese minister suggested the two sides focus on promoting the signing of cooperation documents on defense industry to create a legal framework for deeper collaboration in this field while actively enhancing all-level delegation exchanges.The host also suggested the two countries join hands in organizing defense industry exhibitions, promote military trade cooperation, joint research and production, and technology transfer; and step up collaboration in training high-quality human resources.Viet Nam plans to organize the third Viet Nam International Defense Expo in 2026, he shared, inviting Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Industry to attend the event.Mustafayev, for his part, reiterated that Azerbaijan stands ready to foster cooperation with Viet Nam across agreed areas, especially defense industry, contributing to deepening and enhancing the effectiveness of the bilateral relations in the time ahead./.

Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang and Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Industry Vugar Mustafayev vowed to enhance defense industry cooperation in line with the interests and needs of both sides, during their talks held in Ha Noi on December 25.

Vietnamese, Azerbaijani defense ministers hold talks in Ha Noi

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/24/bdt-559620251223194438-1766546680827821155571.jpg" alt="Vietnamese, French FMs hold phone talks- Ảnh 1."></figure>Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai TrungBui affirmed that Viet Nam always attaches importance to fostering multifaceted cooperation with France, the first EU member to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the Southeast Asian nation.He also called for leveraging the pioneering and coordinating role of the two foreign ministries to ensure that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership advances substantively and effectively, commensurate with the stature of the new relationship framework.On the occasion, Le proposed both sides fully tap the potential of economic, trade, and investment ties. He urged France to expedite the ratification of the EU – Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) and raise its voice to support the European Commission's early removal of the "yellow card" warning on Vietnamese aquatic products, which would further bolster Viet Nam–EU collaboration.Barrot, for his part, praised Viet Nam's role in the region, affirming that the frequent and substantive high-level exchanges between the two countries in recent years serve as clear evidence of their high level of mutual trust, while also creating strong momentum for further advancing bilateral ties.France wishes to increase cooperation with Viet Nam in such strategic sectors as energy, transport, and aerospace, while continuing to work closely with Viet Nam to promote multilateralism and tackle global challenges, he said.Both sides agreed to further develop sci-tech as a new pillar of bilateral ties, with France assisting Viet Nam's capacity building in emerging technologies, including biotechnology, digital industries, semiconductors, quantum technologies, and digital infrastructure.On global and regional issues, they vowed to step up exchanges and viewpoint coordination on matters of mutual interest, and reinforce inter-regional cooperation between ASEAN and the EU, thus contributing to peace, stability, and development in the regions and the world./.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on December 23.

Vietnamese, French FMs hold phone talks

Strategic projects signal Vietnam’s resolve to advance on all frontsOn the morning of December 19, marking the 79th anniversary of the national resistance day (December 19, 1946-2025) and in celebration of the upcoming 14th National Party Congress, Vietnam simultaneously launched, inaugurated and technically opened 234 major infrastructure projects nationwide.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the central venue at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Olympic sports urban complex in Thuong Phuc commune, Hanoi.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/19/ttg-176611248177492574463-12015176-14075795.jpg" alt="Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympic sports urban complex in Thuong Phuc commune, Hanoi. Photo: VGP"></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympic sports urban complex in Thuong Phuc commune, Hanoi. Photo: VGPAddressing the event, the Prime Minister stressed that the large-scale economic and social infrastructure projects inaugurated and launched over recent years clearly demonstrate the vision, strategic thinking and aspirations of the Vietnamese people and nation.In the transport sector, nearly 3,200km of expressways have been completed and technically opened nationwide, including the eastern North-South expressway, east-west expressways, along with 325km of interchanges and access roads and more than 1,700km of coastal roads. Other major facilities have also come into operation, such as the reception of the first flight at Long Thanh airport and the inauguration of the National Exhibition and Convention Center.In energy, a series of key projects have been completed and put into operation, including the 500kV circuit 3 transmission line from Quang Binh to Hung Yen, Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant, Nhon Trach 3 and 4 LNG-to-power projects, and the Hoa Binh hydropower plant expansion.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/19/screenshot-2025-12-19-140904-14091867.png" alt="Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers remarks announcing the launch and inauguration of 234 major projects nationwide."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers remarks announcing the launch and inauguration of 234 major projects nationwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In healthcare and social welfare, several major hospitals have been brought into use, notably the Bach Mai Hospital (facility 2), Viet Duc Hospital (facility 2), and Hue Central Hospital.Alongside completed projects, a number of long-term, forward-looking developments have also been launched, laying foundations for future growth. These include the Gia Binh airport megaproject; major coastal-oriented projects such as Hon Khoai port and Can Gio urban area; urban railways, international railway links, and preparations for the North-South high-speed railway.Several century-scale projects are also being implemented, including the Red River landscape boulevard, the Olympic sports village, the Hoa Phat Dung Quat rail and special steel manufacturing plant, and infrastructure serving APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc.“The infrastructure projects launched and inaugurated in recent times and at today’s ceremony embody the aspiration of the Vietnamese people and nation to ‘reach out to the great sea, delve deep into the earth, and soar high into space’,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed.Five affirmations, five guaranteesPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted that the projects completed and launched represent crucial foundations for building a synchronized, modern infrastructure system capable of meeting national development requirements in a new era. They serve as key links in shaping a peaceful, stable, integrated, prosperous and happy Vietnam, steadily advancing toward socialism.He said the projects, implemented across regions and sectors, affirm strategic vision and execution capacity at all levels; mark significant progress in building strategic infrastructure; reaffirm the policy of public investment leading and activating private investment; and highlight the central role of people and businesses, alongside the spirit of self-reliance and resilience.On behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Secretariat for their leadership, as well as the engagement of the entire political system, public support, the business community and international partners. He commended ministries, local authorities, investors, contractors, consultants, engineers and workers nationwide.He also thanked people for their consensus and land handover for resettlement, and acknowledged domestic and foreign enterprises for investing with the spirit of harmonized benefits and shared risks.Drawing six major lessons from practice, the Prime Minister urged authorities to further promote achievements and focus on “five guarantees” in infrastructure investment, ranging from institutional improvement, resource assurance and site clearance to effective capital use and maximizing project efficiency for fast and sustainable development.The Government and the Prime Minister pledged to continue playing a central, facilitative role to ensure projects are implemented in a synchronized, efficient manner, meeting requirements for progress, quality, safety and legal compliance.“The Government and the Prime Minister remain committed to creating the most favorable conditions for key projects to be carried out on schedule, with assured quality, safety, technical standards, aesthetics and environmental hygiene in line with the law,” he emphasized.<blockquote>The Olympic sports urban complex covers more than 9,171ha, with total investment estimated at around VND 925.000 billion, making it the largest urban project in Vietnam, spanning 11 communes.The project is planned into four functional zones aimed at developing a sports-oriented and service-based urban area anchored by an international-standard sports complex, enhancing Hanoi’s position on the regional and global sports and cultural map and creating sustainable growth momentum for decades.At the heart of the complex is a national-level facility, the Trong Dong stadium, covering 73.3ha with a capacity of up to 135,000 seats. It is designed to meet FIFA standards and is expected to become the world’s largest stadium featuring an automatic retractable roof.</blockquote>Le Van

Strategic infrastructure projects launched and completed nationwide underscore Vietnam’s vision and aspirations as the country enters a new stage of development.

Prime Minister: Strategic infrastructure underpins new development phase

During 11 months of 2025, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues maintained impressive growth momentum, while a series of demand-stimulation programs generated strong spillover effects, making an important contribution to the country’s GDP growth target for the year.Consumption market leads growthAccording to the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues in the capital reached VND 877.2 trillion in the 11 months of 2025, up 13% year on year. Of this, retail sales of goods amounted to VND 549 trillion, accounting for 62.6% of the total and rising 12%.Hanoi has set a target of over 8% GRDP growth in 2025, while aiming for a 14% increase in total retail sales and consumer service revenues. To realise these goals, the city has rolled out a “45-day and night” campaign, stepping up digital transformation in trade, promoting supply-demand linkages and strengthening consumer protection, both offline and in the digital space.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/18/anh-hoi-cho-14530718.jpg" alt="Trade promotion and consumer demand stimulation activities take place in Hanoi. Photo: N.H."></figure>Trade promotion and consumer demand stimulation activities take place in Hanoi. Photo: N.H.Nguyen The Hiep, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, said the campaign is designed to move toward double-digit growth by 2026. At the same time, the city is focusing on improving the effectiveness of investment, trade and tourism promotion, as well as the program “Vietnamese people prioritise Vietnamese goods.”Notably, the 2025 Hanoi concentrated promotion program mobilized nearly 1,000 retail outlets and more than 500 enterprises, attracting over 100,000 in-person shoppers and generating millions of online transactions. The “Hanoi Midnight Sale, a city that never sleeps” model, with discounts ranging from 70% to 100%, helped increase customer numbers by 135 - 200% and revenues by 85 - 135% at participating outlets.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/18/z72895662438425eda3d71741a5415e657fb74e903188e-14570043.jpg" alt="The 2025 Hanoi concentrated promotion programme mobilizes nearly 1,000 retail outlets and more than 500 enterprises, attracting over 100,000 in-person shoppers and generating millions of online transactions. Photo: N.H."></figure>The 2025 Hanoi concentrated promotion programme mobilizes nearly 1,000 retail outlets and more than 500 enterprises, attracting over 100,000 in-person shoppers and generating millions of online transactions. Photo: N.H.In Ho Chi Minh City, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues over the first 11 months were estimated at over VND 1,756,842 billion; up 15.4% year on year. Retail sales of goods rose 15.3%, accommodation and food services surged 24.9%, travel services increased 24.7%, and other services expanded 11.9%.Retail sales of goods reached VND 902,337 billion, with strong growth recorded in food and foodstuffs (19.8%), household goods (26.8%), and wood and construction materials (12.1%). Revenues from accommodation and food services were estimated at VND 207.001 trillion, up 24.9%.Major promotion campaigns such as Black Friday and Mega Sale at shopping malls and e-commerce platforms generated positive spillover effects, lifting revenues by 10 - 20% in each promotion period. Consumer demand has increasingly shifted toward supermarkets, thanks to price stabilization and promotion programs, helping households save costs and secure supplies amid food price fluctuations caused by natural disasters.Domestic consumption - a key driver of GDP growthAccording to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues nationwide in the first 11 months of 2025 were estimated at VND 6,377.7 trillion, up 9.1% year on year. Excluding price factors, growth still reached 6.8%. Domestic consumption has emerged as the principal growth engine, supporting GDP expansion toward the year’s end and contributing to the target range of 8.3 - 8.5%.The Ministry of Industry and Trade has activated the 2025 national concentrated promotion program from December 1, 2025 to January 18, 2026, applicable to all enterprises, with a maximum promotion cap of up to 100%. These programs not only help businesses reduce inventories and expand production, but also create strong nationwide consumption spillovers.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/18/z72173643425915dbd2cd98ecbf27b016fd51c4cea7965-14581046.jpg" alt="Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues nationwide in the first 11 months of 2025 are estimated at VND 6,377.7 trillion, up 9.1% year on year. Photo: N.H."></figure>Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenues nationwide in the first 11 months of 2025 are estimated at VND 6,377.7 trillion, up 9.1% year on year. Photo: N.H.Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuong Lang, an expert in international economics and trade, emphasized that in the final month of the year, demand stimulation should be implemented in a coordinated manner for both households and the public sector.For households, priority should be given to short-term measures with rapid spillover effects. For the public sector, it is crucial to accelerate public investment disbursement, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and digital transformation, thereby creating jobs, raising incomes, and stimulating private consumption.Domestic consumption not only drives retail and services but also creates ripple effects across manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and tourism. Localities nationwide have simultaneously rolled out concentrated promotion programs, trade fairs, shopping festivals and business-to-consumer connection activities, while promoting digital transformation and e-commerce.Since 2009, total retail sales and consumer service revenues have maintained an average growth rate of nearly 10% per year, contributing to reduced trade deficits, keeping the consumer price index below 5%, and maintaining macroeconomic stability. In 2025, the strong momentum of domestic consumption continues to provide a crucial boost to production, services and GDP growth.Renewing traditional growth drivers and fostering new ones was highlighted by the Prime Minister as a key task at the Government’s regular meeting for November, concluded on December 6. Accordingly, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been assigned to lead the implementation of key measures to robustly develop the domestic market, particularly e-commerce; ensure adequate supply of essential goods; intensify demand stimulation through promotions, discounts and trade fairs; and fully tap opportunities from the year-end and Lunar New Year season.&nbsp;The ministry has also been tasked with reviewing and proposing exemptions and reductions of taxes, fees and charges; strengthening the fight against smuggling and trade fraud; and submitting to the Prime Minister a proposal to establish a national trade fair steering committee before December 10, 2025.The coordinated efforts of the Government, businesses and localities, together with promotion programs, trade facilitation, and digital transformation, have positioned domestic consumption as a central growth pillar, enabling Vietnam’s economy to accelerate in the final months of 2025. This clearly demonstrates the decisive role of the domestic market in maintaining stability and promoting sustainable economic growth, contributing to the realisation of the GRDP and GDP targets set by the Government.<blockquote>Nguyen The Hiep, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, said that the department is rolling out a range of measures to shore up consumer purchasing power. All measures are expected to contribute to achieving the city’s GRDP growth target, while ensuring adequate goods supply, market stabilization and food safety control during the year-end period of 2025 and the Lunar New Year 2026.</blockquote>Le Van

Strong growth in retail sales and consumer services during 11 months of 2025 highlights domestic consumption as a key driver of GDP growth and year-end momentum.

Domestic consumption fuels growth momentum toward Vietnam’s year-end GDP target

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/16/ttg-1765872666565464730061.jpg" alt="Viet Nam to break ground, inaugurate 234 projects on December 19- Ảnh 1."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs a meeting on preparations for organizing the groundbreaking/inauguration ceremony of 234 projects in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress, Ha Noi, December 16, 2025 - Photo: VGPThese projects are expected to create new momentum for Viet Nam to achieve double-digit economic growth in the coming years.Of the projects, 148 projects will start construction while the 86 projects will be inaugurated.About VND627,000 billion (US$23.8 billion) will be funded by the State while the rest will be mobilized from other resources.The ceremony will be held at 79 locations nationwide symbolizing the 79th anniversary of the National Resistance Day with one central venue, 12 in-person sites, and 67 online connection points.Notable projects include the groundbreaking of the Olympic Sports Urban Area in Ha Noi, the launch of the first flight under the first phase of the Long Thanh International Airport project; the groundbreaking of the first component of the Lao Cai–Ha Noi–Hai Phong railway project; and the groundbreaking of the Red River Landscape Boulevard in Ha Noi./.

A grand ceremony will be held on December 19 to mark the groundbreaking and inauguration of 234 projects with a total investment capital of VND 3.4 quadrillion (US$129.1 billion).

Viet Nam to break ground, inaugurate 234 projects on December 19

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/12/nguoi-cao-tuoi-o-ha-noi-dong-dien-the-duc-duong-sinh-1765512826140832033484.jpg" alt="New measures adopted to support disease prevention, equity and sustainability - Ảnh 1."></figure>The adoption of the two laws andOn the occasion of the Universal Health Coverage Day (December 12), WHO Representative in Viet Nam Dr Angela Pratt said the above move would make a concrete difference to people's health and lives, improving health and expanding access to essential health services in line with the core principles of UHC.The new Law on Disease Prevention shifts the focus from treatment to prevention, addressing infectious and noncommunicable diseases (NCD), mental health, nutrition and other key issues. It outlines essential tasks for Government agencies to keep communities healthy and reduce the disease burden.The new Population Law for Sustainable Development responds to critical demographic trends, including population aging, declining fertility and sex ratio imbalance. It aims to improve quality of life and support Viet Nam's long-term socio-economic development.The National Target Programme on Health Care, Population and Development (2026-2035) strengthens grassroots health care, promotes disease prevention and prioritizes vulnerable populations. This programme is key to building an equitable and resilient health system.WHO Representative in Viet Nam Dr Angela Pratt commended the Government for its commitment to improving the health of Viet Nam's 100 million people.Viet Nam has already dramatically improved access to health care, for example, expanding social health insurance to cover 95 percent of people. Viet Nam has taken further steps to prioritize prevention, equity and sustainability. These initiatives align with national health strategies and global commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The measures reinforce Viet Nam's commitment to universal health coverage, population well-being and resilient health systems, in line with SDG targets."The three measures adopted by the National Assembly this week will contribute to a healthier population, and communities that are more resilient, productive and prosperous," said Dr Pratt."Of course, the Government can continue to count on the support of WHO and health partners in helping ensure these important changes make a measurable difference in the lives of ordinary people in every corner of Viet Nam," Dr Pratt finalized./.&nbsp;

The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed the Vietnamese National Assembly's adoption of two laws and a national target program which target to improve the well-being and resilience of the people of Viet Nam.

New measures adopted to support disease prevention, equity and sustainability

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/11/npn-1-1765445869918477265506.jpg" alt="Vietnamese citizens along Cambodia–Thailand border evacuated to safe locations- Ảnh 1."></figure>Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang - Photo: baoquocte.vnThe diplomat said, on December 9, the Vietnamese diplomatic missions in Cambodia and Thailand called on Vietnamese citizens to carefully consider traveling to areas with complex security developments and proactively leave those areas to ensure personal and property safety.Vietnamese citizens were advised to strictly comply with local authorities' regulations and guidance, and maintain contact with the Vietnamese diplomatic missions in Cambodia and Thailand.Given the ongoing developments, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has coordinated with relevant agencies to evaluate the situation and instructed Vietnamese representative missions abroad to monitor and maintain close contact with local authorities as well as Vietnamese community networks to stay informed and prepare necessary citizen protection measures, shared the diplomat.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs establishes hotlines at Vietnamese diplomatic missions abroad as well as a hotline operated by the Consular Department for citizen protection assistance, said Pham./.

Almost Vietnamese citizens in the areas of armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border have already been evacuated to safe locations, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told reporters on Thursday.

Vietnamese citizens along Cambodia–Thailand border evacuated to safe locations

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long held an online meeting with Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), on the afternoon of December 8 at the MoIT headquarters in Hanoi.Representing the MoIT were the deputy minister and officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority; the Department of Innovation, Green Transition and Industrial Promotion. From the IEA, Birol was joined by energy experts in charge of Asia and ASEAN.As the world’s leading energy organisation, the IEA assists partner countries in achieving energy security goals and advancing a clean and sustainable energy transition.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/09/screenshot-2025-12-09-170606-17064920.png" alt="Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long holds an online meeting with Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)."></figure>Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long holds an online meeting with Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).&nbsp;During the discussion, Deputy Minister Long expressed his pleasure at reconnecting with Fatih Birol following their most recent virtual meeting in July 2025. He noted that the MoIT and the IEA have strengthened cooperation in recent years, highlighted by the signing of a memorandum of understanding on energy collaboration during Minister Nguyen Hong Dien’s working trip to France on June 4, 2025.The Deputy Minister emphasised that Vietnam is currently developing a number of key mechanisms and policies in the energy sector, including those related to nuclear power, LNG-fired power and renewable energy. These efforts aim to ensure sufficient electricity supply for Vietnam’s high-growth economic scenarios in the coming years.The MoIT, he said, highly values the IEA’s role in providing expert support, research, materials and reports that project Vietnam’s electricity development trends in line with regional and global trajectories.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/09/screenshot-2025-12-09-170707-17084952.png" alt="Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long says the MoIT and the IEA have carried out various cooperation activities, highlighted by the signing of an MoU on energy collaboration."></figure>Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long says the MoIT and the IEA have carried out various cooperation activities, highlighted by the signing of an MoU on energy collaboration.&nbsp;Sharing the same views, Birol acknowledged the critical role of nuclear power, LNG-to-power and renewables in ensuring Vietnam’s energy security and energy transition.Regarding renewable energy, Birol underscored the need to invest in and upgrade grid connections to improve the transmission capacity for solar projects and other renewable sources.He also highlighted the successful organisation of the Southeast Asia Energy Efficiency Policy Training Course held in Hanoi from December 1 to 4, 2025, which attracted more than 170 domestic and international participants.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/09/screenshot-2025-12-09-170912-17093729.png" alt="Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long welcomes and acknowledges the IEA’s efforts to support Vietnam’s progress toward becoming an association country."></figure>Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long welcomes and acknowledges the IEA’s efforts to support Vietnam’s progress toward becoming an association country.&nbsp;Recognising Vietnam’s recent progress, the IEA leader affirmed the agency’s readiness to support the country in developing emerging energy sectors. He also provided updates on the initial steps related to Vietnam’s proposal to become an IEA association country.Wrapping up the meeting, Deputy Minister Long welcomed the IEA’s efforts to facilitate Vietnam’s potential association status. He requested that the IEA provide relevant documents, including draft agreements and information on the rights and obligations of association countries, for Vietnam’s review and inter-agency consultation.Regarding domestic procedures, he noted that the MoIT has reported to the Prime Minister on the roadmap and required steps. The Government has assigned the MoIT to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to further assess Vietnam’s possibility of joining the IEA as an association country in accordance with regulations. The MoIT will expedite internal processes and report to competent authorities at the earliest opportunity.<blockquote>Previously, in July 2025, Long also held discussions with Birol on cooperation activities under the existing MoU and the roadmap for Vietnam to become an association country.The IEA currently has 13 association countries. In ASEAN, Indonesia and Singapore are members under this category.</blockquote>Le Van

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long and IEA head Fatih Birol discussed energy cooperation and Vietnam’s path to IEA association status at their December 8 meeting.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long holds virtual talks with IEA Head Fatih Birol

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/4/baolu-17648204233911674120618.jpg" alt="ADB announces emergency grant worth US$2 million for flood relief in Viet Nam - Ảnh 1."></figure>In Viet Nam, severe natural disasters have left 409 people dead or missing and 727 injuriesADB will also provide immediate grant support of up to US$3 million to Sri Lanka and US$2 million to Thailand, following requests for support from the governments."I am deeply saddened by the suffering caused by these devastating floods," said Mr. Kanda, adding that the governments and people of Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam can rest assured that ADB will provide assistance to help save lives and rebuild communities."We will work quickly and cooperatively with governments to bring shelter, comfort and hope to those affected by these terrible events", he shared.The grants will support emergency and humanitarian efforts, and will come from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF), which provides fast-tracked grants to developing member countries for life-saving purposes in the immediate aftermath of major disasters triggered by natural hazards.Flooding has caused extensive loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure across South and Southeast Asia.In Viet Nam, severe natural disasters have left 409 people dead or missing and 727 injuries, with total economic losses of over VND85.099 trillion (US$3.226 billion) so far this year./.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide immediate grant support of up to US$2 million to Viet Nam, ADB President Masato Kanda announced Wednesday.

ADB announces emergency grant worth US$2 million for flood relief in Viet Nam

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/12/3/coche-17647322685871847725859.png" alt="Ha Noi accelerates investment in solar power projects- Ảnh 1."></figure>Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ha Noi Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong has signed a plan to implement Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW dated August 20, 2025, of the Politburo on ensuring national energy security through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.The plan sets the goal of enhancing the capital city's electricity reserve capacity and power supply by 2030, with a long-term outlook to 2045.Accordingly, the city aims that by 2030, commercial electricity output will reach 52,178 million kWh while commercial electricity consumption per capita will hit 5,721 kWh per person per year and maximum capacity (Pmax) will attain 9,400 MW.The average growth rate of commercial electricity can meet the double-digit economic growth target.The city strives to ensure that renewable energy sources account for at least 5 percent of total primary energy supply, and develop a total solar power capacity of about 1,500 MW by 2030.The capital city will strongly promote investment in centralized solar power projects and implement widespread rooftop solar installation at industrial parks, high-tech zones, industrial clusters, office buildings, apartment complexes, high-rise buildings, mixed-use commercial–service–residential buildings, and private homes across the city.By 2030, about 280 MW of electricity in the capital city will be generated from waste.The plan also sets a target to save 8-10 percent of the city's total energy consumption while promoting greater use of high-efficiency, energy-saving equipment and machinery, energy audits, and stronger measures to reduce electricity usage and emissions at industrial parks, factories, and urban areas.In addition, oil reserves are expected to reach approximately 90 days of net imports. The city will develop adequate infrastructure for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet the demands of LNG power plants and other needs.Ha Noi also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy activities by about 15-35 percent compared with the business-as-usual scenario, while ensuring economic growth of at least 11 percent in 2026 and the following years.The city will develop an efficient smart grid system capable of safely interconnecting with the region; ensure safe power supply.Ha Noi will focus on completing the transition to a unified 22 kV medium-voltage grid and undergrounding all of medium- and low-voltage power lines in wards, central areas, and urban zones with stable planning.By 2045, the city aims to firmly ensure national energy security and develop a transparent, efficient, and equitable energy and electricity market in line with a socialist-oriented market economy.Although the capital does not enjoy as many hours of sunshine as the central or southern provinces, with more than 1,500–1,800 hours per year, Ha Noi still has significant potential to develop rooftop solar power, especially in new urban areas, industrial zones and other locations with favorable installation conditions.Making use of existing rooftops not only helps reduce electricity bills but also eases pressure on the grid during peak hours, especially on hot sunny days.According to calculations by several installation and research units, each 1kWp of rooftop solar can generate an average of 3.5–4.5kWh per day. A 5kWp system produces more than 150kWh per month, equivalent to the typical electricity consumption of an average household in Ha Noi.In addition to its economic benefits, rooftop solar power helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that each kWh of solar electricity produced cuts CO₂ by about 0.7kg compared to electricity generated from fossil fuels./.

By 2030, half of office buildings in Ha Noi will use self-produced rooftop solar power for on-site consumption.

Ha Noi accelerates investment in solar power projects

On December 2, in Vientiane, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s working delegation, visited and held a working session with the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos.The meeting took place as part of the Minister’s mission accompanying Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse on a State visit to Laos, where the delegation attended the celebration marking the 50th National Day of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and co-chaired the high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/02/z728378422248662b917a6e3b5a425abfd31b21eae8c66-17303649.jpg" alt="Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s working delegation, meets with the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>Minister Nguyen Hong Dien, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s working delegation, meets with the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen MinhDuring the working session, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien underscored the consistent views of the Party, State, Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of both countries on strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation.He noted that in recent years, the Ministries of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and Laos have advanced numerous substantive cooperation initiatives, capitalizing on the two countries’ shared border of more than 2,300km that runs across multiple provinces and possesses significant development potential and strategic importance along the East-West Economic Corridor.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/02/z7283784411969ce26328632ae0b370a742bbdb70c04a6-17310161.jpg" alt="Minister Nguyen Hong Dien visits the headquarters of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>Minister Nguyen Hong Dien visits the headquarters of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen Minh&nbsp; &nbsp;In 2024, the bilateral trade reached USD 2.25 billion, up 38 percent from 2023. This marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time two-way trade surpassed USD 2 billion, setting a record high of USD 2.25 billion.In the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam-Laos trade continued to gain momentum, approaching USD 2.5 billion, an increase of 50.4 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Vietnam has thus become Laos’ third-largest trading partner, with the bilateral trade moving toward the target of USD 5 billion and with the ambition of reaching USD 10 billion in the coming years.The Minister instructed the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos to remain proactive in grasping developments on the ground, and to propose effective measures that translate the directives of senior leaders and the two Ministers of Industry and Trade into concrete results. He emphasized that the Trade Office must swiftly innovate and enhance its operational efficiency; strengthen coordination with relevant units under the Ministry of Industry and Trade; and improve trade promotion and business connectivity efforts to elevate bilateral cooperation and create breakthroughs in Vietnam-Laos trade.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/02/screen-shot-2025-12-02-at-52849-pm-17292569.png" alt="Minister Nguyen Hong Dien inspects the facilities of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>Minister Nguyen Hong Dien inspects the facilities of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen MinhAssigning key tasks for the period ahead, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien requested the Trade Office to work closely with units within the Ministry of Industry and Trade to formulate action plans, concretize and effectively implement agreements, memoranda and cooperation frameworks signed between the two countries’ industry and trade sectors, particularly the Memorandum of Understanding on the development of industrial linkage chains signed on December 1.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/02/screen-shot-2025-12-02-at-53450-pm-17392453.png" alt="Headquarters of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>Headquarters of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen MinhDuring the session, the Minister also directed the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and the Industry and Trade Newspaper to study and propose operational plans, including dispatching staff to Laos and other priority markets.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/12/02/z7283782109166cbb249a30fe85dfcb69d57d2af684135-17302853.jpg" alt="Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and representatives from departments and units of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in a group photo at the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and representatives from departments and units of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in a group photo at the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos. Photo: Nguyen MinhAcknowledging the Minister’s guidance, Tran Thi Tu Anh, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos, affirmed that the office will remain united and committed to fulfilling its tasks, with the highest goal of further increasing bilateral import - export turnover.Nguyen Minh - Le An

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien called on the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos to step up reforms and enhance coordination as the bilateral trade reaches record highs.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien works with the Vietnam Trade Office in Laos

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/11/28/nb-1764300118085716120811.jpg" alt="Prime Minister hosts leaders of foreign energy giants - Ảnh 1."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and President and CEO of Japan’s Mitsui &amp; Co. Ltd Hori Kenichi, Ha Noi, November 27, 2025 - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacAt his meeting with the Japanese CEO, the Prime Minister commended Japanese enterprises—particularly Mitsui—for their contributions to Viet Nam's socio-economic development through technology transfer, export growth, job creation, and tax contributions. He welcomed Mitsui's long-term strategic investments in Viet Nam, especially its strong commitment to the rapidly progressing Block B gas-to-power project.The Prime Minister said Viet Nam aims for double-digit growth in the coming years, which will require substantial energy resources. He urged Mitsui, with its long-term vision, to deepen cooperation with Vietnamese partners, accelerate progress on the Block B project, expand operations, and enhance efficiency in energy collaboration.He also encouraged Mitsui to step up cooperation in fisheries, trade and exports; establish R&amp;D centers in aquaculture and energy; promote technology transfer; support human-resource development; and strengthen links with institutions such as Ha Long University. He welcomed Mitsui's plan to promote exports of high-value, processed Vietnamese goods, aligning with Viet Nam's goal of improving growth quality and increasing technological content in exports.Reaffirming the Government's commitment to protecting investors' legitimate interests, Pham promised to double efforts to improve the investment climate, reform administrative procedures, advance the national single-window mechanism, upgrade strategic infrastructure and develop a high-quality workforce. Viet Nam, he said, will continue creating favorable conditions for foreign investors, including Japanese firms, on the basis of harmonized benefits and shared risks. Ministries and sectors will accompany Mitsui, swiftly address difficulties, facilitate project implementation, expand supply chains and promote trade cooperation.Hori Kenichi, for his part, updated the Prime Minister on the Block B gas project chain and praised the capacity of the Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC). He affirmed that Mitsui and its Vietnamese partners are working to accelerate all project components. He also outlined plans to expand investments in energy and carbon-reduction projects, as well as promote high-value Vietnamese exports, particularly in agriculture, aquaculture (notably shrimp), wood pellets, food processing and circular-economy initiatives. Mitsui also aims to enhance technology transfer, consulting cooperation, training and the development of scientific and technological human resources.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/11/28/nga-1764300217642104020041.jpg" alt="Prime Minister hosts leaders of foreign energy giants - Ảnh 2."></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Zarubezhneft’s General Director Sergei Kudryashov, Ha Noi, November 27, 2025 - Photo: VGP/Nhat BacDuring his meeting with Zarubezhneft’s General Director Sergei Kudryashov, Prime Mnister Pham thanked Russia for its long-standing support for Viet Nam’s national independence and ongoing development. He said joint projects between Petrovietnam and Zarubezhneft not only produce economic benefits but also strengthen strategic trust, bolster energy security, support workforce development and enhance Viet Nam’s technological capacity.He stressed that the Vietnamese Government consistently supports the Vietsovpetro and Rusvietpetro joint ventures, as reflected in multiple inter-governmental agreements facilitating their activities. He also affirmed support for Petrovietnam and Zarubezhneft to explore and expand investments based on efficiency, harmonised interests and full compliance with Vietnamese law. He urged both sides to maintain regular dialogue, improve joint-venture performance and promptly resolve arising issues in a constructive and mutually beneficial manner.Kudryashov conveyed condolences to Viet Nam over recent storm and flood-related losses and reported on ongoing cooperation with Petrovietnam. He briefed about plans to expand oil and gas projects with Viet Nam, especially with Petrovietnam, while exploring opportunities in energy and minerals, including the establishment of an energy hub in Viet Nam.The Prime Minister noted that Vietnamese ministries and agencies are reviewing proposals from Petrovietnam and Zarubezhneft to facilitate their expansion in both Viet Nam and Russia. He welcomed Zarubezhneft’s intention to participate in new oil, gas and energy projects beyond those under the Vietsovpetro framework. Highlighting that bilateral cooperation now spans the full oil and gas value chain—from exploration and extraction to processing—he affirmed that Viet Nam will continue offering the best possible conditions for Russian energy enterprises, including Zarubezhneft.Pham expressed his confidence that oil and gas cooperation will continue to grow with strong government support and proactive business engagement, calling on both sides to actively implement signed agreements and maintain regular coordination mechanisms to resolve obstacles and accelerate joint projects.He urged Zarubezhneft to expand Rusvietpetro’s operations in Russia by seeking larger licensed areas, acquiring new fields, and exploring adjacent blocks in the Nenets region to maximise existing infrastructure, technology and workforce advantages, while improving logistics and tax and fee conditions where needed. On the Vietnamese side, he called for Vietsovpetro to enhance efficiency, maintain appropriate production levels and actively pursue new potential blocks.The Prime Minister&nbsp; also called for stronger cooperation in LNG, including supply chains, port and storage infrastructure; technology transfer related to depleted-field extraction and deep or complex drilling; as well as joint development of renewable energy, hydrogen and new materials. He highlighted opportunities for cooperation in high-quality workforce training and encouraged both sides to explore investment and service partnerships in third countries./.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 27 hosted separate meetings with Hori Kenichi, President and CEO of Japan’s Mitsui &amp; Co. Ltd., and Sergei Kudryashov, General Director of Russia’s Zarubezhneft.

Prime Minister hosts leaders of foreign energy giants

On the morning of November 24, the 16th negotiation round of the ASEAN - Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) Committee and related technical meetings opened in Manila, the Philippines. The sessions are scheduled to run until November 28, during which heads of delegations and technical teams from the ten ASEAN countries and Canada will discuss unresolved issues in the agreement, covering key areas such as trade in goods, trade in services, investment, rules of origin, legal and institutional frameworks, and intellectual property.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/26/screenshot-2025-11-26-142957-18503381.png" alt="On November 24, the 16th negotiation round of the ASEAN - Canada free trade agreement committee and related technical meetings opens in Manila, the Philippines."></figure>On November 24, the 16th negotiation round of the ASEAN - Canada free trade agreement committee and related technical meetings opens in Manila, the Philippines.&nbsp;In the context of ASEAN’s cooperation with non-regional partners, Canada has long been recognized as a traditional and significant partner. At the 5th ASEAN-Canada Economic Ministers’ Consultation held in August 2016, the parties agreed to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a free trade agreement between ASEAN and Canada. This study, completed in 2018, concluded that an FTA would promote exports from ASEAN to Canada and vice versa.Building on the feasibility study, between 2019 and 2021, ASEAN and Canada continued discussions and finalized a Reference Document on the potential establishment of an FTA. The document was endorsed by the economic ministers at the 10th ASEAN - Canada Economic Ministers’ Meeting in November 2021, laying the groundwork for the official launch of ACAFTA negotiations.The agreement is expected to cover traditional negotiation areas such as trade in goods, trade in services, investment, rules of origin, customs procedures, sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS), standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures (STRACAP), and may extend to non-traditional areas depending on the decisions of the negotiating parties.To date, ACAFTA negotiations have held 15 official rounds and reached agreement on several key chapters and issues. Following guidance from the ministers at the 14th ASEAN - Canada Economic Ministers’ Consultation at the end of September 2025, both sides are now aiming to conclude the agreement in 2026.Le Van

On November 24, the 16th ASEAN - Canada FTA negotiation session and related technical meetings opens in Manila, Philippines.

ASEAN - Canada accelerate negotiations towards a comprehensive FTA

Addressing the working session, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien highly valued the cooperation between Vietnam and the EU in particular, and EU - ASEAN relations in general. He emphasized that the Vietnam - EU partnership has developed comprehensively across all sectors, especially since the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) came into effect.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/25/02f-16434598.png" alt="Overview of the working session between Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and the EU-ASEAN Business Council delegation."></figure>Overview of the working session between Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and the EU-ASEAN Business Council delegation.Currently, the EU stands as Vietnam’s 4th largest trading partner and 3rd largest export market. Notably, investment from European enterprises in Vietnam has witnessed robust growth in sectors such as high tech, renewable energy, logistics, the circular economy, and manufacturing and processing.Minister Nguyen Hong Dien emphasized that amidst a rapidly changing global and regional economic landscape, Vietnam and European businesses must foster closer and more trusted cooperation to jointly build new, sustainable supply chains.Minister Nguyen Hong Dien stated that the Vietnamese Government has set a strategic goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045, anchored by the green economy, digital economy, and circular economy as key pillars. The country is currently implementing three strategic breakthroughs as institutional refinement, infrastructure development, and the cultivation of high-quality human resources.According to the Minister, this presents a significant opportunity that Vietnam seeks to share with European partners, who possess abundant green finance, advanced technology, superior management expertise, and strong commitments to sustainable development to drive more substantive and deeper Vietnam - EU cooperation.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/25/kqi-16454163.png" alt="Minister Nguyen Hong Dien highly valued the positive and comprehensive development of Vietnam - EU relations in recent times"></figure>Minister Nguyen Hong Dien highly valued the positive and comprehensive development of Vietnam - EU relations in recent timesHe affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade remain steadfast in maintaining macroeconomic stability, improving the business environment, and refining institutions to ensure transparency, stability, and alignment with international commitments. Simultaneously, Vietnam welcomes and encourages European enterprises to expand their long-term investment and business operations in the country.In an open and constructive atmosphere, both sides discussed cooperation directions for the coming time, focusing on sustaining bilateral trade growth momentum, expanding high-quality investment projects, and strengthening supply chain linkages. Discussions also centered on fostering cooperation in sustainable development, green and digital transitions, and further improving mechanisms and policies to facilitate operations for businesses from both sides.Representing the EU - ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC), Chairman Jens Rubbert affirmed the Council's desire to continue accompanying Vietnam, regarding the country as a key partner within ASEAN. He highlighted that the EVFTA has served as a significant driving force for Vietnam - EU trade.“Since the EVFTA came into effect, Vietnam's export turnover to the EU has increased by an average of 12 to 15% annually. This figure demonstrates the immense potential for further cooperation. Therefore, the EU - ABC aims to significantly expand business operations and investment in Vietnam,” he stated.&nbsp;During the working session, representatives from the EU - ABC and EuroCham Vietnam commended the Vietnamese Government's efforts in improving the business environment and fulfilling integration commitments. They also acknowledged the Ministry of Industry and Trade's leading role in industrial, trade, and energy cooperation.The EU - ABC representative affirmed that the European business community views Vietnam as a strategic destination in their regional development strategy and wishes to further strengthen policy dialogues with Vietnam’s relevant authorities.Concluding the session, both sides agreed to maintain regular communication and dialogue channels at both leadership and technical levels. They committed to timely information sharing and the removal of bottlenecks to foster trade and investment opportunities between Vietnam and the European Union, ensuring the partnership becomes increasingly substantive, effective, and sustainable.Khanh Ly

On November 25, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien met with the EU - ASEAN Business Council delegation at the ministry's headquarters.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien meets EU - ASEAN Business Council delegation

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:777px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/thumb_w/640/344443456812359680/2025/11/21/afp691f46610e68-1763657313-1-17636911086451620220555.jpg" alt="Gov’t provides emergency relief for four flood-hit provinces - Ảnh 1."></figure>A man wades through floodwaters near inundated vehicles in Nha Trang, in Viet Nam's coastal province of Khanh Hoa, on November 20, 2025Specifically, the Government allocated over VND700 billion (equivalent to US$30 million) to Khanh Hoa province (VND200 billion), Lam Dong province (VND200 billion), Gia Lai province (VND150 billion) and Dak Lak province (VND150 billion).The Department of Dike Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment reported that as of Thursday evening, natural disasters in the Central region claimed 41 lives, including 16 in Dak lak province, 14 in Khanh Hoa province, four in Lam Dong province, three in Gia Lai province, two in Hue City and two in Da Nang City. Additionally, nine individuals remain missing.Arround 52,056 homes remained submerged, mostly in Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces. Local authorities from Quang Tri province to Lam Dong province have evacuated a total of 18,837 households with 61,793 people.Reports indicate that over one million customers suffered power outages. As of November 20, power had been restored to 614,580 subscribers, though 396,140 customers in the provinces of Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, and Da Nang City were still without electricity.The Ministry of National Defense has mobilized 18,066 personnel and 441 vehicles to assist residents in responding to and recovering from the floods and landslides. Simultaneously, four helicopters have been deployed and are ready for takeoff, carrying two tons of food and essential supplies to support communities isolated by the floodwaters.The Ministry of Public Security has also instructed provincial police departments to mobilize 41,767 officers alongside 3,207 vehicles to join flood response and recovery efforts./.

The Government on Friday decided to provide emergency relief for four central provinces to overcome the devastating consequences of heavy rains and serious flood.

Gov’t provides emergency relief for four flood-hit provinces

Upgrading bilateral ties to strategic partnershipAt the talks, the two sides updated each other on the situation in their respective countries and discussed directions and concrete measures to advance the traditional friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Algeria in the coming time, along with regional and international issues of mutual concern.The Algerian Prime Minister reaffirmed the determination of the Algerian Government, under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to further preserve and promote the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries, which have been nurtured through their shared struggle for independence and freedom.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/20/screenshot-2025-11-20-095851-09591567.png" alt="The two sides agree to continue coordinating and supporting each other at multilateral forums of which both Viet Nam and Algeria are members. Photo: VGP"></figure>The two sides agree to continue coordinating and supporting each other at multilateral forums of which both Viet Nam and Algeria are members. Photo: VGPPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Algeria on its significant achievements in building a “New Algeria,” marked by comprehensive economic and socio-cultural development and an increasingly important role in the international arena. He affirmed that Vietnam always values the traditional friendship and the brotherhood-like solidarity between the two countries.With that spirit, the two leaders agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, affirming their commitment to strengthening high-level exchanges and delegation visits at all levels to consolidate political trust and mutual understanding, while expanding cooperation across various fields through existing mechanisms.Promoting and deepening bilateral relationsPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forward several proposals to further promote and deepen bilateral cooperation. He emphasized that, in the current context, the two countries must “unite for strength, cooperate for mutual benefit, and engage in dialogue to build trust,” guided by the principle of “mutual listening, mutual understanding, mutual trust, joint action, and shared development” to create breakthroughs in bilateral relations.He proposed that the two sides work closely to prioritise several groups of solutions, including tightening political trust, increasing delegation exchanges, and giving each other priority in their respective foreign policies.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/20/screenshot-2025-11-20-100056-10013495.png" alt="Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds talks with Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. Photo: VGP"></figure>Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh holds talks with Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. Photo: VGP&nbsp;Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Algeria to continue supporting the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) in expanding its investment and maintaining stable and effective operations, an important symbol of successful bilateral cooperation. He also called for greater investment cooperation, wider market access for each country’s key products, and strengthened trade relations based on balanced interests. He hoped that Algeria will support Vietnamese businesses in digital transformation projects and encourage cooperation between enterprises of both countries in telecommunications.The Prime Minister also proposed expanding cooperation in national defence and security as a new pillar of bilateral ties, including participation in each other’s defence exhibitions and collaboration in cyber security, as well as strengthening cooperation in agriculture.In addition, the two sides will continue organising cultural and educational exchanges on historical traditions to honour earlier generations, tighten bonds of solidarity, and further enhance mutual understanding between the youth and people of the two nations. The Prime Minister asked Algeria to create favourable conditions for the Vietnamese community living in the country.The Prime Minister also proposed that the two countries actively establish joint subcommittees on science and technology, digital transformation, health, education and training, labour, and other specialised fields, and create favourable conditions for enterprises of both sides to strengthen cooperation in important areas through concrete, practical, and effective programmes and projects. He also urged Algeria to support Vietnam in strengthening cooperation with regional organisations and member states such as the African Union and the Arab League.The two sides agreed to continue coordinating and supporting each other at multilateral forums where both are members, especially at the UN and within the Non-Aligned Movement, and to jointly promote South-South cooperation, raise the role and status of developing countries, and enhance collaboration among developing nations in science and technology, digital transformation, and emerging fields.Upholding the spirit of international solidarity, respect for the rule of law, and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to contribute to international efforts in peacekeeping. Regarding the East Sea issue, he asked Algeria to support ASEAN’s stance and the protection of freedom of navigation and overflight based on respect for the legitimate rights of coastal states and in accordance with international law, especially the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.The Algerian Prime Minister agreed with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s proposals and pledged to instruct Algerian ministries and agencies to work closely with Vietnam to effectively implement the commitments and cooperation orientations.On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh invited Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb to pay an official visit to Vietnam at an early date.<blockquote>Immediately after the talks, the two prime ministers adopted a Joint Statement on upgrading bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents, including the Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Committee on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation; an MoU on housing and urban and city planning; an Annex to the Protocol on comprehensive debt settlement between the two governments; an Agreement on education cooperation; an MoU between VCCI and the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and a Letter of Intent between Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade&nbsp;and Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion on launching negotiations for a pilot preferential trade agreement.</blockquote>Nguyen Hanh - Le Van&nbsp;

On November 19 (local time), during his official visit to Algeria, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Algerian counterpart, Sifi Ghrieb.

Vietnam and Algeria upgrade ties to a strategic partnership

<ol><li style="text-align:justify;">Vietnam and Australia have issued a joint statement following the second Trade Ministers’ Dialogue, co-chaired in Melbourne on November 19, 2025 by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Hon Don Farrell.</li></ol><figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/19/screenshot-2025-11-19-221601-22255038.png" alt="The ministers discuss directions and measures to strengthen cooperation in priority areas of the trade partnership. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>The ministers discuss directions and measures to strengthen cooperation in priority areas of the trade partnership. Photo: Nguyen Minh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The two ministers acknowledged the long-standing and resilient economic partnership between Vietnam and Australia, built on complementary economic structures, strong people-to-people ties, and a shared commitment to a rules-based global trading system. Bilateral trade has surged in recent years. Vietnam is now Australia’s 10th-largest goods trading partner and 14th-largest goods-and-services trading partner (Australia’s 2024 data). Australia is also Vietnam’s 10th-largest goods trading partner (Vietnam’s 2024 data).<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/19/screenshot-2025-11-19-221608-22263571.png" alt="Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Hon Don Farrell, co-chair the second Trade Ministers’ Dialogue. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Hon Don Farrell, co-chair the second Trade Ministers’ Dialogue. Photo: Nguyen Minh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ministers noted the achievements generated by practical initiatives under the Vietnam-Australia Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy, Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, and the Trade Ministers’ Dialogue, all of which have fostered a favorable business environment and enabled strong partnerships that support two-way trade and investment.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/19/screenshot-2025-11-19-221620-22293684.png" alt="The ministers affirm strong support for the rules-based trading system under WTO leadership. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>The ministers affirm strong support for the rules-based trading system under WTO leadership. Photo: Nguyen Minh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the meeting, the ministers discussed directions and concrete measures to strengthen cooperation in priority sectors, including agriculture, education, tourism, trade promotion, and opportunities to expand business operations in each other’s markets.Both sides welcomed progress in market-access opening for goods, including Vietnam’s grapefruit and Australia’s blueberries, and agreed to advance access for additional agricultural products.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/19/screenshot-2025-11-19-222804-22303444.png" alt="The ministers assess the significance of the CPTPP as a high-quality agreement and agree on the need for a meaningful joint review and continued efforts to expand it. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>The ministers assess the significance of the CPTPP as a high-quality agreement and agree on the need for a meaningful joint review and continued efforts to expand it. Photo: Nguyen Minh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ministers also reviewed priority initiatives under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to promote trade and investment in sectors critical to future industries. They underscored the need for close collaboration to:First, maintain sustainable mineral supply chains;Second, support each country’s climate and energy-transition objectives;Third, tap the substantial potential for strengthened investment cooperation in energy and critical minerals.They further recognised the importance of digital trade rules and expressed their intention to deepen cooperation in digital transformation and the digital economy.Both sides reaffirmed strong support for a rules-based trading system under WTO leadership and agreed to maintain positive momentum toward ambitious WTO reforms ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in 2026 and beyond.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/19/screenshot-2025-11-19-223110-22313928.png" alt="The ministers discuss priority initiatives under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to promote trade and investment in sectors vital to future industries. Photo: Nguyen Minh"></figure>The ministers discuss priority initiatives under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to promote trade and investment in sectors vital to future industries. Photo: Nguyen Minh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ministers reiterated their backing for enforceable trade rules, demonstrated in Vietnam’s recent decision to join the interim Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA). Australia also welcomed Vietnam’s plan to host APEC in 2027. The ministers acknowledged the important role of free trade agreements, including the AANZFTA, RCEP and CPTPP, in supporting trade liberalisation and inclusive economic growth, and reaffirmed their commitment to maximising the benefits of these agreements for businesses.Minister Don Farrell welcomed Vietnam’s assumption of the CPTPP Chairmanship from Australia in 2026. Both sides recognised the significance of the CPTPP as a high-quality trade pact, agreed on the need for a meaningful joint review, and reaffirmed their commitment to continued efforts to expand the agreement.The ministers committed to building on Australia’s achievements during its chairmanship to further strengthen and broaden the CPTPP, a priority for the shared prosperity of both countries. Australia also welcomed Vietnam’s upcoming APEC host year in 2027 and agreed to work closely with Vietnam to ensure the forum’s success.Nguyen Minh - Le Van&nbsp;

Vietnam and Australia reaffirm their strong economic partnership and outlined priorities to deepen trade ties at the second Trade Ministers’ Dialogue in Melbourne.

Joint statement on Vietnam-Australia Trade Ministers’ dialogue

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:349.641px;"><img src="https://bcp.cdnchinhphu.vn/344443456812359680/2025/11/14/kuwait2-17631106797981561807743.jpg" alt="Prime Minister’s upcoming official visit to Kuwait to open new opportunities for bilateral ties - Ảnh 1."></figure>Kuwaiti Ambassador to Viet Nam Yousef Al-Sabbagh - Photo: VNAIn a recent interview with the VGP, the Ambassador said, the visit will open new opportunities for the existing partnership between Kuwait and Viet Nam, particularly in vital sectors of mutual interest such as energy, food security, and others."We also believe that direct dialogue between the leaderships of our two countries will help in identifying priorities for future cooperation and establishing practical mechanisms to strengthen existing relations between Kuwait and Viet Nam, especially as both countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2026", shared the diplomat.<h3 style="text-align:justify;">Fruitful achievements in Viet Nam-Kuwait relations over three decades</h3>According to the Ambassador, the friendly relations and cooperation between Kuwait and Viet Nam have witnessed rapid and balanced development across various fields and levels over the past three decades.Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the foundations of mutual respect and shared interests, and these relations have deepened over the years to include cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, education, and development.Kuwait views Viet Nam as a reliable partner and friend in Southeast Asia and is proud of the distinguished level that the bilateral relations have reached, both at the governmental and people levels.He expected to witness further fruitful cooperation in the bilateral ties, achieving mutual benefit for their peoples.Since the signing of the trade agreement between Kuwait and Viet Nam in May 1995, this agreement has formed a fundamental framework for enhancing trade exchange and expanding areas of economic cooperation between the two countries.For three decades, the agreement has proven its effectiveness in supporting bilateral relations and encouraging the public and private sectors to build fruitful partnerships.Kuwait is currently Viet Nam's largest trading partner in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In 2024, the bilateral trade reached over US$7.3 billion, marking a 24 percent increase compared to 2023.The Nghi Son Refinery project, a joint venture between Kuwait, Japan, and Viet Nam, is a shining example of successful multilateral cooperation in the energy sector, contributing to the deepening of investment and trade partnerships between Kuwait and Viet Nam.The diplomat expressed his hope that agreements that will be signed during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will contribute to enhancing bilateral relations between the two nations in various fields.He highlighted the importance of having a direct air way between the two nations and welcomed any initiative that contributes to facilitating the movement of people and goods and enhances trade and tourism.Thanks to shared political will and a converging vision for sustainable development, the bilateral ties will steadily progress towards a new, more comprehensive and prosperous phase that will benefit the two peoples, said Al-Sabbagh./.

The upcoming visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the State of Kuwait represents a significant milestone in the bilateral relations and creates an opportunity to deepen cooperation in strategic areas that serve mutual interests, noted Kuwaiti Ambassador to Viet Nam Yousef Al-Sabbagh.

Prime Minister’s upcoming official visit to Kuwait to open new opportunities for bilateral ties

Expanding markets, improving qualitySpeaking with the Industry and Trade Newspaper, a representative from Chanh Thu Fruit Import-Export Co., Ltd. said the company’s export performance in 2025 has been positive, with markets expanding significantly. However, exporters have also faced a wave of new import standards and regulations. By adapting swiftly, businesses have improved product quality, mitigated risks, and met increasingly stringent international requirements.China remains the main export destination, particularly for durian. Due to weather impacts and stricter import standards, exporters have had to strengthen quality control from cultivation to packaging.“The beginning of the year was challenging, but conditions have improved since mid-year. The market usually becomes more favorable toward the end of the year, especially during the Lunar New Year and Mid-autumn festival. While durian prices have surged, higher prices also come with higher risks. Therefore, controlling pesticide residues and packaging standards is crucial,”&nbsp; the Chanh Thu representative said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-ven.congthuong.vn/resize/th/upload/2025/11/11/xuat-khau-nong-san-11333597-21453223.png" alt="The export value of fruits and vegetables in October 2025 was estimated at USD 961 million, bringing the total export value for the first ten months of the year to USD 7.09 billion."></figure>The export value of fruits and vegetables in October 2025 was estimated at USD 961 million, bringing the total export value for the first ten months of the year to USD 7.09 billion.In addition, Vietnam’s official export of pomelo to Australia marks another success following its entry into the United States market. This development opens new opportunities to expand markets and increase product value. Farmers and exporters have made thorough preparations to meet import standards and ensure strong linkages across production and distribution chains.Rising export value, aiming for USD 8.5 billionAccording to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports were estimated at USD 961 million in October 2025, bringing the total for the first ten months to USD 7.09 billion up 15.1% year-on-year. China accounted for the largest share at 62.9%, followed by the United States (6.6%) and the Republic of Korea (3.9%). Among the top 15 markets, exports to Malaysia recorded the sharpest increase (70.2%), while exports to Thailand fell the most (55.6%).Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, said exporters have increasingly applied high technology, complied with traceability regulations, and maintained certified growing areas and packing facilities to meet food safety standards. As a result, Vietnamese fruit and vegetables have gained wider access to global markets, boosting export value, especially for key products such as durian, dragon fruit, mango, jackfruit, and coconut.Durian, the leading export item, reached USD 1.94 billion in value in the third quarter of 2025, up 30.3% year-on-year. For the first nine months, durian exports totaled USD 2.76 billion, down slightly by 1.7% but still contributing significantly to overall export earnings. Other products also recorded strong growth, with demand expected to rise further toward year-end festivals and the Lunar New Year.Nguyen noted that monthly export turnover in the final quarter would likely stay above USD 900 million, bringing the annual total to about USD 8.5 billion. Exporters are now focusing on major markets such as China, the United States, Japan, and Germany.According to exporters, Vietnamese fruits and vegetables account for roughly 20% of China’s total fruit import value, benefiting from geographic proximity, short delivery times, and improved quality. However, companies must strictly comply with phytosanitary, traceability, and packaging standards while staying alert to regulatory changes.The United States remains a promising yet challenging market due to high logistics costs, especially for fresh produce. As a result, Vietnamese exporters are prioritizing processed products with longer shelf lives, aligned with consumer preferences for convenience and nutrition.Speaking with Industry and Trade Newspaper, Nguyen Dinh Tung, General Director of Vina T&amp;T Group, emphasized that Vietnam has successfully exported a wide range of fruits to demanding markets such as the United States, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Canada, while overcoming stringent technical barriers in China. Negative feedback from these markets has been minimal and continues to decline, demonstrating the sustainable growth of Vietnam’s agricultural sector.He added that with pomelo now officially entering the Australian market, total fruit and vegetable exports are forecast to exceed USD 8 billion by the end of 2025. “Although the second quarter fell short of expectations, the strong performance in the third quarter and additional pomelo exports will help achieve the year’s target. For 2026, we aim for growth of 10 - 12% over 2025, along with expanding the range of fruit exported to global markets,”&nbsp;Nguyen Dinh Tung said.Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry is seizing opportunities to expand markets, enhance quality, and strengthen linkages from production to consumption. With rigorous export standard compliance, advanced preservation technology, and greater value addition, Vietnam is well-positioned to achieve the USD 8.5 billion export target in 2025 and solidify its standing on the global agricultural export map.<blockquote>Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports in the first ten months of 2025 continued to maintain strong growth momentum, expand market reach, and enhance export value.</blockquote>Nguyen Hanh - Phuong Trang

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports continue strong growth, targeting USD 8.5 billion in 2025 as markets expand and product quality rises.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports aim for USD 8.5 billion in 2025

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