On April 21, 2026, the Party Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Plan No. 39-KH/ĐUB in organizing the 2026 Political Essay Contest on protecting the Party’s ideological foundation in the Industry and Trade sector.

The Prime Minister has ordered stronger inspections and strict handling of counterfeit goods and trademark counterfeiting, aiming to increase the number of cases handled by at least 20% compared to May 2025.

On April 30, 2026, in Bern, the Vietnam Trade Office in Switzerland, in coordination with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Vietnam, held a working session with representatives of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in charge of the ASEAN market. The meeting took place in a formal and substantive atmosphere, focusing on reviewing key areas of cooperation and orienting trade promotion activities in the coming period.

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed Decision No. 776/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister, promulgating the plan to implement the Law on E-commerce.

The Government has issued Resolution 19 on cutting, decentralising and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Looking back on more than 51 years since liberation, Ho Chi Minh City has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a war-ravaged urban area into the country’s largest economic hub.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has assigned a series of key tasks to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, emphasizing electricity, petroleum, industry and market development.

Within the framework of the programme “Promoting e-commerce development in the northern region”, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Thai Nguyen province and relevant agencies and units, held the opening session at the Thai Nguyen Provincial Cultural Center, featuring a range of practical and effective activities.

According to the Vietnam Trade Office in India, opportunities to develop integrated Vietnam - India textile industrial parks are becoming increasingly evident.

On April 22, the seminar “Strengthening connectivity, promoting cooperation and innovation in Vietnam - India textile, garment and footwear industries” was held in an online format.

On the morning of April 22, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a working session with the Ministry of Industry and Trade on the implementation of assigned tasks for 2026.

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a “key driver” helping the industrial sector transform toward greater modernity and efficiency.