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Please find below the list highlights major trade fairs and exhibitions scheduled or expected to take place in Vietnam in 2027. No. Date Trade Fair / Exhibition Venue Main Sectors 1 23–25 February 2027 Global Energy Exhibition & Congress Vietnam 2027 Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC), Hanoi Energy; oil & gas; LNG; power; renewable energy; energy transition; decarbonization; energy infrastructure and technologies 2 Expected March 2027 VIFA EXPO 2027 – Vietnam International Furniture...
85% of Vietnamese businesses reported positive business sentiment, up sharply from 48% in 2025, according to UOB’s Business Outlook 2026 study. Business confidence among Vietnamese companies is improving as they expand supply chains and overseas operations, with ASEAN emerging as a preferred destination for growth, according to UOB’s Business Outlook 2026 study. The survey found that 85% of Vietnamese businesses reported...
More than a year after Vietnam launched its direct power purchase mechanism, businesses are investing heavily in renewable energy projects to meet growing demand for clean electricity. Vietnam's direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism is beginning to move from policy to implementation, as renewable energy developers and major electricity consumers expand participation through large-scale investment projects. One of the latest examples...
Becoming a strong maritime nation will require Việt Nam to move beyond exploiting marine resources to creating greater value through innovation, sustainability and globally competitive enterprises. Việt Nam's aspiration to become prosperous through the sea is not new. President Hồ Chí Minh often spoke of the country's maritime potential and the importance of turning towards the sea as a path...
In the seven-month period, the IIP for the manufacturing sector grew by 12.0% (compared to a 10.1% increase in the same period of 2025), contributing 9.3 percentage points to the overall growth. Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for July 2026 is estimated to have increased by 1.2% month-on-month and 14.5% year-on-year, according to data released by the National Statistics...
Based on market data as of July 31, MBS estimated that approximately $1.5 billion from passive funds tracking FTSE indices would be allocated during the September rebalancing. HÀ NỘI — Up to 30 Vietnamese stocks could be included in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS) when Việt Nam is officially promoted to Secondary Emerging Market status in September,...
The WB report identifies Vietnam as one of the few economies outside the European Union (EU) to have adopted a comprehensive AI regulatory framework as early as 2025. Vietnam applies a risk-tiered approach similar to that of the EU AI Act, imposing different obligations depending on whether an AI system poses “unacceptable,” “high,” “low” or “minimal” risks. The approach...
The 33rd Diplomatic Conference officially opened in Hà Nội on August 1, with presentations from ministries, central agencies and local authorities offering in-depth analysis of practical developments and proposing breakthrough solutions across a wide range of sectors, contributing to the country's diplomatic agenda in a new era of development. HÀ NỘI — The 33rd Diplomatic Conference officially opened in Hà...
The Trade Office of Vietnam Embassy in Canada (VTO) is pleased to invite you to participate in the Canada Business Mission to attend the biggest Trade Show in agri-food and food tech in Vietnam - Vietnam Food Expo 2026. Vietnam Food Expo 2026 is the most complete food and food tech event organized under one roof in Vietnam. With more...
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) have agreed to strengthen collaboration in research, technical exchanges, and the development of a cooperation roadmap in the field of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), aiming to gradually master core technologies to support power system development and enhance Vietnam's energy security. On the afternoon of July 27 in Hanoi, EVN...