The seminar aimed to help the Indian business community gain a clearer understanding of the scale, role and potential of the Spring Fair 2026 one of Vietnam’s major trade promotion events hosted by the Government and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
India supplies key inputs such as iron and steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, animal feed and aquatic products, while Vietnam exports technology-intensive goods, electronics, textiles and garments, chemicals, wood products, footwear, spices, coffee and pepper.
For Vietnamese companies, Indusfood 2026 offers direct access to global buyers, opportunities to connect with distribution partners, insights into emerging consumer trends, and engagement in thematic events on investment, logistics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and innovation in the food industry.
A sweeping cross-cultural romance set against Vietnam’s landscapes and cityscapes, the Vietnam–India co-production Love in Vietnam is positioning itself as both a cinematic crowd-pleaser and a soft-power showcase, aiming to elevate the country’s global image while sparking interest in its tourism, culture and people.
According to the diplomat, innovation, critical and emerging technologies, renewable energy, and healthcare present tremendous opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
The Indian Ambassador expressed his hope to further strengthen direct engagement with Vietnamese travel companies, which he described as “ambassadors of tourism connectivity” between the two countries, to jointly explore measures for tightening tourism links.
Indusfood is described as an effective trade promotion channel, enabling Vietnamese companies to directly engage with Indian importers, distribution networks, retail chains and e-commerce platforms, thereby facilitating market expansion and long-term partnerships.
Phu Quoc International Airport welcomed over 180 Indian travellers on a new direct flight from New Delhi on December 10, marking the start of a month-long flight series that will link the two destinations and bring a fresh wave of visitors to Vietnam’s pristine island.
As the second phase of its existing 2 billion USD commitment, VinFast will invest 500 million USD in Thoothukudi to develop new dedicated workshops and production lines for electric buses and e-scooters, covering manufacturing, assembly, testing and other related operations.
VINBAX 2025 aimed to strengthen defence cooperation between Vietnam and India in UN peacekeeping, in line with the two nations’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam and India share a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, said Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings on the morning of November 22 (local time) with the President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Prime Minister of India and Spain to discuss ways to advance bilateral cooperation and exchange views on international issues of shared concern.
Autumn Fair 2025 not only underscored Vietnam’s capability to host large-scale international trade events but also created tangible opportunities for strengthening Vietnam–India business cooperation. With proactive trade promotion and mutual commitment, bilateral trade relations are expected to continue expanding sustainably in the years ahead.
Innovation and science–technology serve as key pillars to achieving the development goals of both Vietnam and India, while startup acts as a vital bridge to deepen ecosystem linkages and open future industries.
Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in India, highlighted the shift in Vietnam–India relations from traditional cooperation to partnerships based on innovation, technology, and digital transformation.
Defence Minister Phan Van Giang highlighted the great potential for cooperation between the two countries and called on the defence ministries to further promote friendship, mutual understanding, and trust, making bilateral defence ties more practical and effective.
Both sides continue to strengthen delegation exchanges, particularly at the high level; maintain regular dialogue and consultation mechanisms, expand cooperation in training, UN peacekeeping, and defence industry; and promote the implementation of credit and grant assistance packages.
The company is on track to achieve its target of 35 dealerships nationwide by the end of 2025, strengthening its presence in India.
Far beyond a mere product display, the event served as a “miniature map” of Vietnam’s rapidly integrating economy, underscoring its growing appeal to global business partners.
The selection of Vietnam to host the opening for the signature of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is thanks to its active role in drafting the treaty, its robust legal framework exemplified by the 2018 Cybersecurity Law, effective enforcement, and highly skilled workforce, said an Indian official.