According to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, bilateral trade between Vietnam and Malaysia reached USD 8.79 billion in the five months of 2026, up 39.4% compared to the same period in 2025. Vietnam’s exports to Malaysia totaled USD 2.71 billion, an increase of 25.8%, while imports from Malaysia surged to USD 6.08 billion, up 46.4%.

The programme aims to raise public awareness of energy conservation and efficient energy use, promote green production and foster green consumption habits across society. Under the initiative, 25 Green Booths will be organised nationwide across the country's three regions, primarily in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Banh bot loc (Hue-style tapioca dumplings), lotus products, sesame candy, royal herbal tea, cajeput oil, ao dai, handcrafted sedge-grass bags, and many other signature products and cultural treasures from the former imperial capital will be showcased at 62 Trang Tien Street in Hanoi during the eighth edition of the "The Vitality of Vietnamese Goods" programme, themed "Hue Thuong", taking place from June 26 to 28, 2026.

The Vietnamese Fruit Trade and Investment Delegation to Guangxi (China) has strengthened business connections while exploring new export and cooperation opportunities with Chinese partners.

The exhibition booth of the Newspaper of Industry and Trade at the National Press Festival 2026 showcased numerous outstanding publications and journalistic products, helping promote the newspaper's image to a wide readership. The Newspaper of Industry and Trade also participated in various activities at this major event of Vietnam's journalism sector.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued an action plan to implement the “GoGlobal Program for 2026 - 2030,” outlining key tasks, implementation mechanisms, and monitoring arrangements.

On June 12, the Vietnam Trade Office in Bern held a working session with Allen Vogt, representative of the Embassy of Liechtenstein Office in Bern, Switzerland.

Energy efficiency is emerging as a strategic solution to reduce pressure on electricity supply, improve resource utilization, and lay the foundation for green and sustainable growth.

On the afternoon of June 16, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long chaired a meeting to discuss solutions for ensuring imported coal supplies for power generation in 2026 and the years ahead.

On June 17, at the headquarters of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Electricity Authority of Vietnam (EAV) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in electricity regulation, electricity market development, and energy transition.

On June 17, 2026, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan chaired a meeting with leaders of media organizations to mark the 101st anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2026). The event was attended by leaders of central media agencies based in Hanoi, along with representatives of functional units under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

In response to widespread heavy rainfall across northern Vietnam’s midland and mountainous regions, the Civil Defense Command of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Official Dispatch No. 4431/CĐ-PCTT dated June 16, 2026, directing agencies and units across the sector to proactively implement response measures to ensure the safety of industrial and energy infrastructure, as well as the lives and property of local residents.