Source: VNA
Held under the theme “Vietnam's M&A Moment: The Unseen Dynamics”, the forum focused on the opportunities and challenges facing the country's M&A market as businesses pursue new growth strategies amid a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
In its strategy report for the second half of 2026, SSI Research projected Vietnam's real GDP growth at 8.2-8.5% year-on-year in the second quarter, with potential upside towards 9% if June data proves stronger. The forecast would mark an acceleration from the 7.83% growth recorded in the first quarter.
Since the start of the summer harvest season, China's two major border gates with Vietnam, Youyi Guan in Pingxiang and Beilun 2 Bridge in Dongxing, have entered their peak period for handling imports of fresh agricultural and seafood products from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Green SM's strengths, including a dedicated fleet, professional drivers and premium electric limousine models, can help differentiate the company and attract customers seeking higher-quality services in India.
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has been actively cooperating with Vietnam, which is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising offshore wind markets, Cuba’s e-newspaper Prensa Latina reported.
Bac Ninh province expects total lychee output to reach 125,000 tonnes in 2026, equivelent to 60.9% of the 2025 figure. However, authorities forecast revenue will surpass last year's level as prices are expected to remain high throughout the harvest season.
The one-millionth vehicle, a red Feliz II, rolled off the production line at VinFast’s electric automobile and motorcycle manufacturing complex in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
Although the private sector has increasingly asserted its role in the economy, the 2025 revenue picture showed that State-owned enterprises in the energy and fuel sectors still hold a dominant position.
As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.
For Hue, the fair is also an opportunity to introduce the image of a dynamic and business-friendly locality while promoting local specialties, One Commune One Product (OCOP) items and outstanding rural industrial products, helping stimulate trade, services, tourism and investment attraction.
Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan congratulated Ambassador Choi Young-sam on his successful tenure in Vietnam and praised his contributions to the substantive and productive development of the Vietnam – RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across various fields, including economic and financial cooperation.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long urged Idemitsu to leverage its role as a strategic shareholder and team up with other partners to respond swiftly to geopolitical shifts, ensuring a stable, sustainable crude oil flow to the refinery.
The funding, provided through the Japanese Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will support the Disaster-Resilient Rural Development Project and the Climate Change Adaptation Infrastructure Development Project for Ethnic Minority Communities in the northern mountainous and midland region.
Ambassador Vu Ho suggested enhancing Vietnam – RoK ties in tourism, aviation and flexible investment models to develop flagship projects meeting high standards, helping herald a new cooperation phase between the two countries.
UOB noted that while Vietnam has maintained relatively strong growth momentum, recent economic indicators suggest a mixed short-term outlook, with positive developments tempered by mounting challenges. In particular, higher energy costs are beginning to weigh on manufacturing activity and macroeconomic stability.
The project has an initial investment of more than 500 million USD and will focus on artificial intelligence and space technology-related applications. Once fully operational, it is expected to generate annual revenue of around 530 million USD per year and create approximately 2,000 jobs for local workers.
For the 2026–2030 period, Phu Tho aims to attract between 7-8 billion USD in new FDI, with 60–70% directed toward new-generation projects associated with high technology, innovation and green development.
Lam Dong plans to strengthen branding and trade promotion efforts, develop coffee-growing regions linked to geographical indications, expand digital traceability systems and make greater use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets.
The company said the broader footprint would improve access to electric vehicles and support the country's transition toward cleaner transport.
The new regulations place strong emphasis on the use of digital management tools, including the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), the electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability system (eCDT), and the national fisheries database.
