Vietnam-China rail link prioritised to boost trade
The Ministry of Construction said it has tasked the Vietnam Railway Authority with working alongside relevant Chinese agencies to develop detailed plans for the Hai Phong–Ha Long–Mong Cai railway, which is slated for completion in 2026.
Vietnam's tropical fruits see untapped potential in Türkiye11/08/2026 22:40At present, fresh fruits from Vietnam are available mainly at some premium supermarkets, Asian food stores, and importers serving foreign communities in Istanbul and Ankara; they have yet to gain widespread market access. Vietnam, Australia strengthen all-round financial cooperation11/08/2026 20:25Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan called on the Australian Government to continue providing official development assistance (ODA), particularly for climate-resilient infrastructure projects, share experience, and provide technical assistance in public financial management reforms. Honda Vietnam reports lower motorcycle, car sales in July11/08/2026 19:11The results show increasing pressure on the conventional motorcycle market as consumers have more transportation options. Vietnam, Uganda promote cooperation in sustainable coffee development11/08/2026 19:00The dialogue marked the first expression of intent by the two governments to cooperate, with IDH support, in developing a sustainable, climate-resilient and deforestation-free coffee sector. Ca Mau launches 96 million USD wind power project11/08/2026 16:14The project which has a designed capacity of 50MW, will cover around 600ha of sea and land areas, with total investment estimated at 2. 5 trillion VND (96 million USD). It comprises a 13km 110kV transmission line, a 63MVA step-up substation, medium-voltage underground cable systems, and wind turbines and their foundations. Vietnam Airlines marks 35,000th flight to Australia11/08/2026 15:24Over 35 years of operations, Vietnam Airlines has operated 35,000 flights and carried 7. 5 million passengers between Vietnam and Australia, reflecting steady market growth and rising demand for connectivity between the two countries. 2026 Banking Sector Digital Transformation to open in Hanoi11/08/2026 14:30The annual event, which will be held on August 18-19, 2026, at the ICE International Exhibition Centre, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi, is expected to attract around 324 delegates and feature 21 booths representing credit institutions, payment intermediary service providers, and technology companies. Expert gives advice to Vietnam’s semiconductor sector from Malaysia’s experience11/08/2026 14:24Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines could build an “ASEAN semiconductor corridor”, with each country contributing distinct strengths ranging from packaging and testing to electronics manufacturing and talent development, said Malaysian economist Samirul Ariff Othman. Digital transformation key to unlocking SME growth in Vietnam11/08/2026 12:42Science, technology, innovation and digital transformation have become strategic imperatives directly linked to labour productivity, competitiveness, growth quality and the economy's self-reliance, with sci-tech application and innovation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) playing an important role. Action plan issued to address EC recommendations on combating IUU fishing11/08/2026 10:05The plan sets a target of ensuring that 100% of registered fishing vessels have complete, accurate and timely information updated in the national VNFishbase fisheries database, including vessel owners, locations, operational status and legal status. Vietnam’s pepper exports grow strongly, spice industry eyes higher value11/08/2026 09:44During January-July, the country exported 168,429 tonnes of pepper worth 1. 087 billion USD, a 16. 1% surge in volume and a 10. 1% climb in value compared to the same period last year. Reference exchange rate up 25 VND on August 1111/08/2026 09:05The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,516 VND/USD on August 11, up 25 VND from the previous day. Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit11/08/2026 06:17According to statistics from the Department of Customs, in the first six months of 2026, Vietnam imported 102. 8 million USD worth of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Australia, up 55. 7% from the same period last year. Australia's share of total imports rose from 5. 5% to 6. 51%, highlighting the growing position of the market as a supplier. Imports from New Zealand reached 78. 04 million USD, up 20. 4% year-on-year. Vietnam’s textile, garment exports top 27 bln USD in seven months11/08/2026 03:45The strong July performance pushed total export turnover for the first seven months to 27. 02 billion USD, a 2. 67% annual gain. US semiconductor push offers Vietnam opportunities, policy challenges11/08/2026 01:38The Vietnam-US semiconductor partnership is therefore not simply a “golden opportunity” arising from geopolitical shifts, but also a long-term test of Vietnam’s institutional reform and implementation capacity. If domestic capacity cannot keep pace, adjusting targets toward quality and execution, rather than simply expanding the number of projects, will be essential. Vietnam works to maintain edge in key agricultural market10/08/2026 20:28According to Le Hang, Deputy Secretary-General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), China and Hong Kong (China) remained bright spots for Vietnam’s aquatic exports in July, with revenue exceeding 267 million USD, up 24. 7% year-on-year. India's semiconductor strategy complementary to Vietnam's chip sector: expert10/08/2026 20:00Sudhanshu Mittal, Director of Engineering Solutions at the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) of India, noted that during the state visit to India by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam in May, the two countries signed a number of cooperation agreements, with semiconductors identified as a priority area alongside artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and advanced technologies. Vietnam, Australia seek to expand investment in rice value chain10/08/2026 19:21During General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam’s state visit to Australia from August 9-12, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan, authorised by the General Secretary and President, held working sessions with SunRice Group CEO Paul Serra and RMIT University’s Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron in Sydney on August 10. Top leader attends ceremony marking 35 years of Vietnam–Australia air, tourism connectivity10/08/2026 16:56Over 35 years of operations, Vietnam Airlines has operated 35,000 flights and carried 7. 5 million passengers between Vietnam and Australia, reflecting the steady growth of the market and rising demand for connectivity between the two countries. Korean convenience store chain runs dedicated banana farm in Vietnam for steady supply10/08/2026 16:09Through the arrangement, GS25 has set up a system to receive a steady monthly supply of more than 200,000 packs at consistent quality.