Norway is committed to supporting Vietnam’s energy transition, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken said at a technical seminar held in Hanoi on May 28.

The two sides agreed to promote trade and open markets for Vietnamese agricultural, forestry, and aquatic exports to China, with focus on speeding up negotiations, and completing procedures to soon sign protocols on the export of these products.

He requested that the State's monopoly on gold bullion branding should be dismantled in a controlled way, with the principle that the government retains oversight of bullion production.

The discussion provided numerous policy recommendations for Vietnam, including the formation of a strategic industrial development policy driven by an innovation ecosystem.

The deal, valued at over 5.73 trillion VND (about 220.6 million USD), underscores the increasing attractiveness of Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry to foreign investors.

Durian shipments rejected by China prompt calls to probe Korean fertilizer cadmium levels.

Thousands of unused units on prime land may be repurposed to solve housing needs.

New rice export rules are driving up costs for traders with pre-contract storage mandates.

Vietnam's lychee hub is preparing for a record harvest and global distribution drive.

Experts urge constitutional compliance, institutional overhaul to unshackle businesses.

Despite price hikes, countries are racing to secure Vietnamese coffee, helping exporters earn USD 4.2 billion by mid-May.

With billions of downloads and global attention, Vietnam's gaming industry must now dream big - and dare to turn creativity into cultural exports.

The North–South high-speed rail line is expected to span approximately 1,541 kilometres, connecting Ngoc Hoi Station in Hanoi with Thu Thiem Station in Ho Chi Minh City, and traversing 20 provinces and centrally governed cities.

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Danh Huy proposed that the EU and France support the Ministry of Construction in implementing energy transition initiatives in transport, greenhouse gas mitigation, and climate change response.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has expressed his hope that the CMA-CGM Group will invest in projects developing green and smart seaports with infrastructure capable of supporting the transition to green fuels and renewable energy.

Leaders reaffirm untapped potential in AI, semiconductors, and innovation, as the summit coincides with President Macron’s visit to Vietnam.

Regarding France-Vietnam cooperation, Dr. Erman expressed his optimism over the impact of recent bilateral agreements, especially the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed in October last year.

These figures underlined Vietnam’s rising status as a top global investment destination, especially amid shifting global supply chains and increasing trends in capital relocation.

As an ASEAN member, Vietnam is advancing its strategic vision to become the region's renewable energy hub, with strong commitments to clean energy development, emissions reduction, and meeting Southeast Asia's growing energy demands.

The long-term order will help the airline expand its international route network across the Asia–Pacific, enabling it to increase flights on in-demand routes while preparing for future long-haul services to Europe.