Over 20 New Zealand businesses to join Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi

The conference, planned to take place on October 28 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi’s Dong Anh commune, will bring together New Zealand enterprises from various sectors including design, construction, technology, software, agricultural products, health supplements, dairy, honey, nutrition, healthcare services, hotel investment and management, education, import–export trade, overseas study and migration services, finance, and real estate.

Preparation for the Autumn Fair 2025 is nearly completed. (Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade)
Preparation for the Autumn Fair 2025 is nearly completed. (Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade)

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 20 New Zealand companies will take part in the Vietnam–New Zealand trade, investment and business promotion conference to be held within the framework of the Autumn Fair 2025 in Hanoi.

The event, jointly organised by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Trade Office in New Zealand, and the ASEAN–New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC), aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and expand export opportunities for Vietnamese firms in the Oceania region.

The conference, planned to take place on October 28 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi’s Dong Anh commune, will bring together New Zealand enterprises from various sectors including design, construction, technology, software, agricultural products, health supplements, dairy, honey, nutrition, healthcare services, hotel investment and management, education, import–export trade, overseas study and migration services, finance, and real estate.

It is expected to serve as a platform to foster trade and investment cooperation, strengthen production and service supply chains, and exchange market information, policies, and partnership opportunities between the two countries.

According to the Vietrade, bilateral trade between Vietnam and New Zealand has grown strongly over the past five years, with both economies complementing each other. The two sides aim to raise two-way trade to 3 billion USD by 2026.

Vietnam’s fast-growing market has increasing demand for high-quality products and services from New Zealand, while Vietnamese exports such as electronics and processed goods are gaining a foothold in the New Zealand market. Promising areas for cooperation include agriculture, forestry, fisheries, digital technology, green economy, wood processing, construction materials, tourism, and education./.

VNA

See more

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the export of C.P. Vietnam's first container shipment to Singapore. (Photo: VNA)

C.P. Vietnam exports first processed chicken batch to Singapore

The CPV Food Binh Phuoc plant operates a closed-loop system and holds international certifications, including HACCP, BRC, ISO 22000, and Halal. Before reaching Singapore, the company’s processed chicken was already exported to Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Laos, with Japan alone importing 10,000 tonnes by November 2025.

Delegates visit a booth at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

HanoiTex & HanoiFabric 2025 kicks off

Running until December 18, HanoiTex & HanoiFabric is expected to contribute to sustainable development and stronger international integration of Vietnam’s textile and garment industry.

The thematic session on finance and banking of the Viet­nam Eco­nomy in 2025 and Pro­spects in 2026 Forum (VEPF). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam economic forum 2025: balancing high growth and sustainability

At the thematic session on finance and banking, delegates focused on solutions for financial resources and eco­nomic growth tar­gets in the 2026-2030 period. The effective mobilisation of financial resources was identified as a key prerequisite for Vietnam to realise its target of double-digit economic growth during this phase.

Local residents and visitors tour and shop at a fair. (Photo: VNA)

Made in Vietnam Fair set to open in Hanoi

The Made in Vietnam Fair will showcase a wide range of products, including industrial and consumer goods, processed foods, agricultural produce and handicrafts, with the participation of distribution systems, e-commerce platforms, digital platforms and digital financial solution providers operating in Vietnam.

2025 a good year for Vietnam’s securities sector: SSC

2025 a good year for Vietnam’s securities sector: SSC

During the year, the SSC made significant progress in improving the legal and policy framework. Institutional work was implemented in a coordinated manner, including the issuance of two decrees, one resolution, seven circulars and three major schemes. At the same time, the regulator strengthened policy dialogue and expanded cooperation with international organisations to support the market upgrade process.

Vietnam shows strong FDI performance in the first 11 months of 2025 (Source: vtv.vn)

Vietnam shifting FDI attraction focus from volume to quality

As production relocation to Southeast Asia accelerates and competition for FDI intensifies, Vietnam faces increasing pressure from regional rivals such as India, Malaysia and Indonesia, which are offering bold tax incentives and developing specialised industrial parks. This reality requires Vietnam to shift its focus from attracting large volumes of capital to drawing high-quality investment, prioritising core technologies, innovation, value chain linkages and higher localisation rates.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hoang Nguyen Dinh inspects IUU fishing prevention efforts at Hung Thai Port in Long Hai commune. (Photo: VNA)

Ho Chi Minh City steps up oversight of unqualified fishing vessels

HCM City currently has 4,475 fishing vessels, all of which have been registered and updated on the VNFishbase system. Among them, 4,268 vessels, or 95.37%, have been granted fishing licences, while 207 unqualified vessels are being strictly managed and kept ashore.

Airlangga Hartarto (fifth from right), Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, and CEO of VinFast Asia Pham Sanh Chau (sixth from right) at the plant opening ceremony on December 15. (Photo: VinFast)

VinFast inaugurates EV plant in Indonesia

The VinFast Subang plant was completed and put into operation just 17 months after groundbreaking, demonstrating the company's rapid execution capability and strong implementation capacity. This is VinFast's fourth operational facility worldwide, and its first plant in Indonesia and Southeast Asia outside of Vietnam.

From early December, major retail chains in Ho Chi Minh City have recorded a noticeable increase in shoppers seeking Tet products. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City businesses ramp up production to meet Lunar New Year demand

From early December, major retail chains in the city have recorded a noticeable increase in shoppers seeking Tet products. Many consumers are taking advantage of promotional programmes to purchase gift items with long shelf lives, such as confectionery, soft drinks and processed foods, well ahead of the holiday peak.