Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang held that to develop Vietnam – Africa ties more strongly and substantively, it is necessary to promote the engagement of businesses, and that the Government will create favourable conditions for them to enhance fruitful cooperation.
Vietnamese businesses made a strong impression at the Halal Expo 2025 with two booths showcasing a diverse range of products, including agricultural goods, food, cosmetics, medicinal herbs, and tourism services.
Vietnam and Algeria share a special foundation in their bilateral ties— one that not all country pairs possess—rooted in solidarity during their revolutionary struggles and strengthened over decades by political affinity, similar international perception, and mutual support at key moments in history.
If Vietnamese businesses can master AI technology, and independently research and develop “Made in Vietnam” products and solutions, they will not only compete on an equal footing, but also have the potential to lead in certain fields, according to insiders.
As Vietnamese enterprises increasingly view trade fairs as part of their long-term promotion strategies, success will be gauged not just by the contracts signed, but by the enhanced brand value, reputation, and global standing of Vietnamese businesses.
FPT is currently working with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health on a plan to digitise the entire hospital system and expand medical services to remote islands through advanced digital platforms.
For Vietnamese businesses to reach regional and global heights, attention must be paid to three pillars of support - a transparent and stable institutional framework; financial and credit policies that encourage innovation; and modern infrastructure with a high-quality workforce.
At CAEXPO 2025, Vietnam is showcasing nearly 200 booths with a wide range of high-quality products in areas of strength that complement the Chinese and ASEAN markets, including farm produce, processed foods, consumer goods, household items, furniture, and handicrafts.
Against the backdrop of the growing comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russia, the promotion and export of Vietnam’s agricultural products not only diversify supply sources for the Russian market but also help enhance the brand values and competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises in the market that remains untapped.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, attended a meeting with Vietnamese businesses in Hanoi on September 2.
Recalling the words of leader Fidel Castro, “For Vietnam, Cuba is willing to shed its own blood,” PM Pham Minh Chinh hoped that Vietnamese firms will embrace the spirit of “For Cuba, be ready to devote time, effort, and intellect,” thereby reflecting the steadfast and loyal tradition of the Vietnamese nation.
With a domestic market of over 100 million people, Vietnam holds huge potential for local businesses at a time when export markets are uncertain. Yet instead of being a launchpad for growth, the home market is crowded with goods of unclear origin, leaving many legitimate companies struggling to compete. Supporting Vietnamese businesses in defending their “home turf” will require strong action to clean up the market and expand distribution channels so local products reach more consumers.
The two sides agreed to promote exchanges aimed at launching negotiations for a Vietnam–Egypt Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a breakthrough measure to increase bilateral trade volume and promote sustainable, mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
The growing problem of counterfeit and low-quality goods is hurting Vietnamese businesses and eroding public trust in local brands, experts warned at an online seminar in Hanoi on July 25.
The signing of multiple trade cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Middle Eastern countries in late 2024 has opened new opportunities for Vietnamese goods to enter the Halal market, creating strong momentum and prospects for Vietnamese businesses, particularly those operating in agriculture.
Many Vietnamese businesses have implemented measures to mitigate potential impact following the announcement by the United States of a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods on April 2.
Despite Japan’s strong import demand, Vietnam accounts for just 3.3% of its total trade volume, indicating substantial room for growth.
With an Asia-origin community of around seven million people, Canada is emerging as a promising rice market. As the country seeks to diversify its supply sources, and reduce dependence on a single partner such as the United States, a golden opportunity is open for Vietnamese businesses to expand their rice export share in the Northern American market.
As global markets demand greater sustainability, companies are facing pressure and opportunity to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards into long-term strategies, with stronger regulatory backing and sector-wide support.
With its stable policies, improved investment environment, and strong support from authorities at all levels, Laos – particularly provinces such as Sayaboury and Khammouane – is opening up attractive opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to cooperate in trade and investment. Key sectors, including agriculture, energy, logistics, agricultural processing, and eco-tourism, are fertile ground for a new wave of investment.