Vietnam and the US achieve significant progress in the fifth direct negotiation round on the Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair and Balanced Trade.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien holds phone talks with Costa Rica’s Minister Manuel Tovar Rivera, promoting bilateral trade and supporting Costa Rica’s CPTPP accession.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met with U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg to discuss AI, high-tech cooperation, and strengthening the Comprehensive Partnership.

Technical negotiations on the Fair and Balanced Reciprocal Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the US continue as planned, aiming for positive outcomes.

Vietnam and the US enhance cooperation at the 8th ministerial talks in Washington D.C., advancing a balanced, mutually beneficial bilateral trade partnership.

Vietnam and Laos held the 13th border trade conference in Quang Ninh to review results, address obstacles, and set new directions for bilateral trade and investment.

On Nov 7, the 13th Vietnam-Laos Border Trade Conference in Quang Ninh reaffirmed strong bilateral cooperation and a shared vision for sustainable growth.

On 7 November , on the sidelines of the 13th Vietnam - Laos Border Trade Development Cooperation Conference in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Lao Minister of Industry and Trade Malaythong Kommasith, together with delegations from both ministries, visited and worked at the Thanh Cong Viet Hung automobile factory of Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) one of the largest and most advanced industrial projects in northern Vietnam.

On the evening of November 3, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a keynote speech at the Closing Ceremony of the First Vietnam Golden Autumn Fair - 2025, held at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC).

The draft Law on E-Commerce was submitted to the National Assembly on November 3 to promote fair competition and protect consumers in the digital economy.

On October 31, 2025, on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a bilateral meeting with Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-Kwan to discuss measures for strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade and energy between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.

On October 30, 2025, on the sidelines of the 36th APEC Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs and Economy in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held a bilateral meeting with Mexico’s Minister of Economy, Mr. Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, to discuss measures aimed at promoting economic, trade, and investment cooperation, as well as strengthening coordination within regional and global cooperation frameworks such as the CPTPP.