Go Global aims to help Vietnamese businesses move beyond goods exports to join global value chains, build brands and establish an international presence.

On November 4 in Hanoi, the Steering Committee for the Go Global Programme under the Ministry of Industry and Trade organized the Viet Nam Export Promotion Forum 2026 under the theme “Go Global - Supporting businesses in reaching out to the world”, in coordination with the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO), the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and domestic and international business support organizations and trade promotion agencies.

On October 29, 2026, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Deputy Minister Luong Hoang Thai held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Industry of Belarus Leonid Ryzhkovsky to discuss economic, trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries, as well as measures to advance bilateral ties in the coming period.

On October 31, 2026, Consumer Fest 2026, a consumer appreciation event, took place at Grande Square, Vinhomes Ocean Park 3, Nghia Tru Commune, Hung Yen Province, attracting more than 23,000 in-person visits and generating millions of views and shares across digital platforms.

On the afternoon of October 26, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Truong Thanh Hoai held a working session with the Institute of Energy to discuss power sector development tasks and announce the appointment of the Institute's new director.

With a market valued at approximately USD 31 billion in 2025, e-commerce is emerging as a major driver of Viet Nam's digital economy. However, sustaining this momentum and making a more substantial contribution to the country's double-digit economic growth target will require the sector to shift its focus from expansion in scale towards greater quality, operational efficiency and competitiveness. In this process, stronger cooperation among government agencies, educational institutions and businesses will be essential to mobilizing resources, ...

A conference to disseminate legislation on geology and minerals and its implementing regulations was held in Lao Cai province on the morning of October 23.

Deputy Minister Luong Hoang Thai met French Minister Delegate Eleonore Caroit on October 19 to discuss ways to strengthen Viet Nam - France cooperation.

Digital skills, AI adoption and online exports are expected to help young entrepreneurs transform their businesses and expand into international markets.

On October 18 in Hanoi, in the presence of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and representatives of the four member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) officially signed the Viet Nam - EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA).

On October 13, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai held a working session with MEDEF International, a French business organization, and representatives of French corporations operating in various sectors, including energy, industry, transport, construction and infrastructure development, food and beverages, and services, at the Ministry of Industry and Trade's headquarters. The meeting was attended by French Ambassador to Viet Nam Didier Le Bret and leaders of the Department of Foreign Market Development and Multilateral ...

On October 14, 2026, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Luong Hoang Thai received and held a working session with a delegation from Hamburg, Germany, led by the city's First Mayor, Peter Tschentscher, at the Ministry of Industry and Trade's headquarters.