On August 18, 2026, the Fourth Session of the Joint Committee on Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation between Viet Nam and Uruguay was held in Ha Noi, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam Phan Thi Thang and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Valeria Csukasi.

On the morning of August 17, the Agency for Foreign Trade (AFT) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) held a meeting to address difficulties and obstacles arising in the receipt and processing of applications and procedures for the issuance of Certificates of Origin (C/O).

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate is becoming a "passport" for goods entering the European Union (EU), requiring Vietnamese businesses to proactively embrace green transformation and reduce carbon emissions to meet the bloc's increasingly stringent market requirements.

Attending the celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Lucky Supermarket chain and Dong Phuong Distributor in Edmonton, what left the deepest impression on those present was not merely the scale of a major enterprise, but the warmth of an extended overseas Vietnamese family. This milestone, nearly half a century in the making, was not simply a party honoring the growth of a brand, but truly an inspiring story of a persistent journey to help Vietnamese agricultural produce take firm root in the Canadian market.

Trade promotion activities are helping Vietnam's textile and garment enterprises strengthen both their manufacturing capabilities and brand value. By reinforcing supply chains while building stronger domestic brands, the industry is creating greater value-added for exports and consolidating its position in the home market.

Promoting a culture of reading plays an important role in safeguarding the Party's ideological foundation, strengthening public confidence, and reinforcing the political steadfastness of Party members and officials in the new context.

The implementation of the Law on E-commerce and Decree No. 248/2026/ND-CP marks a new stage in the development of e-commerce, striking a balance between regulatory requirements, consumer protection and the promotion of innovation.

Amid continued volatility in the global economy and weakening consumer demand across many major markets, the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has remained one of the key drivers enabling Vietnamese exports to sustain growth in one of the world's most demanding markets.

A delegation comprising leaders of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), authorities of Hung Yen province, and Vietnamese enterprises is on a working visit to Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), to engage with key partners in a bid to promote investment, trade cooperation, and business connectivity between the two countries.

By 2045, Vietnam aims for its materials industry to reach an advanced level within the region in several areas of competitive advantage, while mastering a number of strategic materials value chains.

Bui Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency, speaks with the Newspaper of Industry and Trade about the new features, preparations and expectations for VIETLAO EXPO 2026 in strengthening business ties between Vietnam and Laos.

On the morning of July 7 in Ha Noi, the Domestic Market Steering Group convened its regular meeting for the second quarter of 2026. The meeting was chaired by Phan Van Chinh, Deputy Director of the Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the State Bank of Vietnam, provincial Departments of Industry and Trade and industry associations.