The FTA would widen access to markets with strong demand for premium food products in line with the country’s strategy of shifting exports towards increasing added value.
Rooftop solar power is entering a new phase of development with a more solid foundation. When integrated with energy storage systems and direct power purchase mechanisms, it not only contributes to supplementing distributed energy sources and reducing pressure on the national power system, but also serves as a driving force for green growth, enhances the competitiveness of the economy, and ensures energy security.
Vietnam's competitive advantages are evolving. Rather than relying primarily on low labour costs and tax incentives, the country's future competitiveness will increasingly depend on structural and long-term factors, including transparent institutions, policy predictability and an investment environment capable of supporting long-term strategic investors.
The initiatives place fishermen at the centre of enforcement efforts, promoting community self-management while strengthening coordination between local authorities and relevant agencies in managing offshore fishing activities.
An official expressed confidence that stronger cooperation in cross-border e-commerce will become a new growth channel, contributing to the realisation of the bilateral trade target while supporting the digital economies of both countries.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Vu Ho said bilateral relations are currently enjoying the best conditions, underpinned by what he described as the three key factors of “favourable timing, geographical advantages, and strong public support”.
In an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Dr Nguyen Van Tu, General Director of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), said petroleum reserves are a critical line of defence, but a genuine energy security “shield” must be built in layers.
Vietnam is among the world's leading producers and exporters of agricultural products, including rice, coffee and a wide range of fruits. However, key export markets such as the US, the European Union (EU) and Japan are tightening sustainability requirements for agricultural products, making the transition to low-emission farming increasingly important.
EuroCham's latest survey shows European business confidence rebounding to its highest level in nearly seven years, driven by stronger demand despite global uncertainty.
Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi and representatives of Japan's Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC) have exchanged experience in securities market development, financial regulation and innovation.
Achieving Vietnam's target of more than 74 billion USD in agricultural, forestry and fishery exports in 2026 will require stronger traceability systems, initially focusing on key export commodities, high-value products and major markets such as the EU, the US and China.
As the private sector takes on a more central role under the Politburo's Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, experts and business representatives say Vietnam needs a more comprehensive approach to supporting SMEs. This includes improving institutions, making financial support tools more effective and reshaping the financial system to better suit the characteristics of SMEs.
Energy transition is not simply about replacing fossil fuels with wind and solar power. It also requires building a sustainable energy ecosystem in which clean power generation, energy storage, smart grids and material recycling chains develop in parallel. Such an integrated approach will improve energy efficiency, further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Vietnam achieve green growth and net-zero emissions targets by 2050.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,495 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,971 VND/USD.
The ministry said the Government would focus on implementing eight key priorities to achieve its full-year growth target and keep average inflation at around 4.5%, despite mounting external risks from the Middle East conflict and increasingly unpredictable natural disasters.
Applying the agreement to the international border gate pair is key to lowering logistics costs, boosting competitiveness, expanding market access, attracting investment and fostering socio-economic development in both countries.
The Government's inflation target remains within reach despite mounting headwinds. Several forecasts suggest inflation can stay below 4.5% this year if international oil prices continue to retreat. Extending domestic fuel tax incentives through year-end, along with stable electricity prices, healthcare fees and exchange rates, would offer additional relief.
In the first half of 2026, Hanoi disbursed 64 trillion VND (2.4 billion USD) in public investment, equivalent to more than 53% of the annual plan assigned by the Prime Minister – the highest mid-year disbursement rate recorded in many years.
Vietnamese coffee already compliant with EUDR requirements is being sold at a premium of around 50 USD per tonne. Once the regulation is fully enforced, opportunities for Vietnam's coffee industry will become even greater, an insider said.
The 2025 business landscape indicates that the enterprise sector continued to demonstrate resilience amid fluctuations in both domestic and international business environments.
