Viet Nam - Malaysia trade hit USD 17.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the 2025 full-year total and signaling a stronger-than-expected year.

The Viet Nam Industry Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Samsung Viet Nam continue to strengthen cooperation in developing supporting industries, enhancing the capabilities of domestic enterprises and expanding opportunities for their participation in global supply chains.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai emphasized that building the national brand is a driving force for improving Viet Nam’s competitiveness and international standing.

On October 9, the Viet Nam Department of Geology and Minerals, in coordination with the Thai Nguyen Department of Industry and Trade, held a conference in Thai Nguyen to disseminate the Law on Geology and Minerals and its implementing regulations.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has called for a review, assessment and forecast of demand for highly skilled and technical workers in the industrial and trade sectors, aligned with the development requirements of each sector and the workforce needs of businesses.

On September 29, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a meeting to introduce and provide information on the ceremony announcing products achieving Viet Nam Value recognition for the 10th edition in 2026. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai chaired the meeting.

The 68th Osaka International Gift Show was held on September 17 - 18, 2026, at the OMM Exhibition Center in Osaka, Japan. The long-established trade fair for gifts and consumer goods in the Kansai region targets retailers, wholesalers, importers, distributors and buyers seeking new products.

Against the backdrop of General Secretary and State President To Lam’s historic state visit to Canada, industrial cooperation between the two countries is emerging as an area with significant potential for growth.

Continuing the programme of the sixth session on September 21, under the chairmanship of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the direction of Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Hong Dien, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly gave its opinions on the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Electricity Law. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang, along with representatives of ministries, sectors, agencies and relevant enterprises, attended the session.

The 13th edition of the "Viet Nam Goods Vitality" programme will take place from September 11 to 13 at 62 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi, showcasing more than 100 signature products from Cao Bang Province.

Implementing Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has stepped up national digital transformation efforts, linking digitalisation with new approaches to management and administration while improving services for people and businesses.

In recent years, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proactively implemented strategic technology development tasks in line with the Party and State’s policies and the country’s new development requirements.