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The deal reflects both companies’ commitment to supporting Vietnam’s logistics sector and bolstering economic and investment ties between the two countries.
The priorities are strengthening capital markets to mobilise private capital for innovative businesses, promoting data-driven finance to improve access to capital for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), diversifying financial resources for development, and enhancing the capacity of young people in the financial sector.
Smart factories can help improve productivity, product quality and production management, while enabling businesses to participate more deeply in global supply chains, experts and enterprises said at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21.
The event is designed as a platform for dialogue among governments, businesses, investors and experts on emerging global growth centres and opportunities for international cooperation.
As of September 30, 2026, the stock market’s capitalisation reached 10.3 quadrillion VND (398.2 billion USD), equivalent to 80.2% of estimated GDP in 2025. The number of investor accounts rose from around 3,000 in 2000 to nearly 14.1 million or 13.8% of the population at the end of September 2026, exceeding the target of 11 million accounts by 2030.
The moves respond to the requests by the Government and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to lower borrowing costs for businesses and priority sectors.
Vietnam and the World Bank Group (WBG) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in preparation for APEC 2027, with a focus on policy priorities, support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and technical assistance.
The official visit to Belgium by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to provide fresh impetus for cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology, innovation, high-quality human resources training, logistics and green growth.
The second Ca Mau Shrimp Festival, scheduled for November 21–23, is expected to attract 8,000–10,000 visitors, promoting the southernmost province’s shrimp industry, trade and tourism.
On October 21, Minister Ngo Van Tuan and the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance delegation are scheduled to attend further sessions and hold bilateral meetings before Vietnam formally takes over the chair of the APEC Finance Ministers' Process at the closing ceremony.
The expo gives Hanoi-based businesses and rural industrial establishments a chance to promote their brands, showcase their production capacity, connect with foreign partners, expand distribution networks and increase handicraft exports.
With the current trading band of ±5%, the ceiling rate applicable to commercial banks stood at 26,916 VND/USD, while the floor rate was 24,352 VND/USD.
By hosting the 2027 WTCA GBF, Vietnam will strengthen its position as a preferred destination for diversified manufacturing, and will allow it to develop further the technology, skills and industrial ecosystems required for its next stage of growth.
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Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan will introduce Vietnam’s priority orientations for the 2027 APEC Finance Ministers’ Process (APEC FMP 2027).
Erin Browne, US Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, spoke highly of Vietnam’s proposed priorities and affirmed that the US Department of the Treasury stands ready to work closely with Vietnam to translate them into detailed action plans.
Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc expressed his hope that US businesses’ trip will open up new opportunities for cooperation, and that Ho Chi Minh City would succeed in attracting strong US investors in technology and clean energy.
The Vietnamese leader stressed that Vietnam seeks not only investment capital but also advanced technologies, expertise, modern management practices, research and development (R&D), high-quality human resources and stronger links between foreign investors and domestic businesses. He called on Danish enterprises to contribute their experience, resources and reputation to these efforts.
The Politburo’s Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW, dated August 28, 2026, on regional development and the organisation of national development space in the new period is seen as a fundamental solution to this problem. By reorganising economic space around functional areas and development corridors, the resolution opens up opportunities to restructure supply chains, ease logistics costs and create fresh momentum for substantive breakthroughs across the business community.
Singapore’s imports from Vietnam surged 123.2% to 19.4 billion SGD, more than three times the 35.7% growth in its overall imports. Vietnam’s share of Singapore’s total imports consequently rose from 1.8% to 3%.
