From GreenMind to Zalo, Vietnam is building its own AI foundation to reduce reliance on foreign platforms.

Institutional and legal bottlenecks are stalling the development of Vietnam’s private sector, with experts warning that the blurred line between administrative violations and criminal offenses is eroding business confidence.

At the Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025, FPT CEO called for unity, collaboration, and digital skills to drive national transformation.

The Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) opened in Hanoi on September 15, packing in over 1,500 entrepreneurs, economists, and international organisations across four thematic sessions to reshape Vietnam’s private sector landscape.

The second Da Nang International Travel Festival, one of the largest networking events in Vietnam’s tourism industry, will take place from October 16 – 17 at the central coastal city’s Ariyana Convention Centre.

The Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Technology Application Forum 2025 is scheduled to take place in HCM City on September 5, bringing together nearly 600 domestic and international exhibitors and business delegations from major markets.

The Minister of Finance has officially signed Decision No. 2837/QD-BTC to organize the 2026 Economic Census across Vietnam.

As a premier furniture import-export trade show, VIFA ASEAN 2025 offers a vibrant platform for global buyers and suppliers to connect, network, and expand their business.

Global experts and business leaders underscored how data and AI are becoming strategic assets that drive competitiveness, profitability, and long-term resilience at the innovation forum held in HCMC on August 21 within the framework of INNOEX 2025.

The 2025 Trade Promotion Fair for Agricultural and OCOP Products opened on August 21 evening at AEON Mall Long Bien in Hanoi, attracting nearly 60 businesses from 17 provinces and cities.

A wide range of Vietnamese products meeting export standards, from farm produce and processed foods to handicrafts and garments, are on display as the capital opened the 2025 Vietnam Export Brand Fair on August 21.

The business community has plays a central role in advancing the sustainable development agenda in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at the 12th Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF) in Hanoi on August 22.

Digital labs and Virtual Twin platforms are bridging academia and industry to prepare Vietnam’s engineers for global projects.

Discussions will zero in on risks facing Vietnamese exports, including heightened scrutiny over circumvention and origin fraud in major markets; as well as opportunities and challenges awaiting domestic firms in 2025.

The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition 2025 (Vietfish 2025) kicked off on August 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, reeling in the entire seafood supply chain, from processing and aquaculture technology to fishing and trade.

A key focus for US firms at VIS 2025 will be direct engagement with VN suppliers on the exhibition floor - discussing product portfolios, technical specifications, traceability, ESG standards, delivery schedules, sustainable procurement options.

Ho Chi Minh City Business Summit 2025, set for September 24-27, is expected to draw over 10,000 guests, including over 5,000 entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, more than 50 investment funds, and international financiers.

The Vietnam Sport Show 2025, the Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025, and the 13th Zhejiang Export Fair simultaneously opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14.

By the end of 2024, Vietnam had nearly 74,000 active digital technology enterprises, up 10.1% year-on-year. Total revenue of the information and communications sector was estimated at 166.7 billion USD, an increase of 13.2% compared to 2023.

The 2025 Vietnam Motor Show – the country’s largest automotive event – has officially been canceled due to ongoing market difficulties and the absence of new flagship vehicle models.