Vietnam faces pressure to address its $123.5 billion trade surplus with the United States by improving market access, regulatory compliance, and supply-chain transparency, or risk undermining strategic cooperation as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of trading partners.
South Korea's President pitched a reactor deal in Vietnam, but Russia's Rosatom already secured the first reactor contract in March 2026. South Korea must now compete for the second reactor by matching Russia's financing, fuel supply, and timeline flexibility.
Marcos and Vietnam's PM agreed on a long-term rice trade and food security deal.
Vietnam's top leader visits India, expected to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.
South Korea and Vietnam established a nuclear power partnership to advance energy cooperation, with South Korea providing technical expertise and support for Vietnam's nuclear infrastructure expansion amid growing regional energy demands.
During a state visit to Vietnam, President Lee Jae-myung proposed elevating Korea-Vietnam cooperation in semiconductors, electric vehicles, and energy infrastructure. Major Korean conglomerates signed 74 memorandums of understanding, positioning Vietnam as a strategic hub for high-tech supply chains and technology development.
Korea and Vietnam aim to reach $150 billion in trade by 2030 during President Lee's visit.
By 2027, 90% of international flights will move from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh airport.
President Lee Jae Myung undertakes six-day state visits to India and Vietnam to strengthen economic ties in shipbuilding, defense, AI, nuclear energy, and supply chain stability amid global uncertainties.
Le Minh Hung has been elected Vietnam's prime minister, succeeding Pham Minh Chinh after completing his term.
Vietnam's Quang Ngai province is developing a national oil refining and energy center leveraging its strategic location, deep-water port infrastructure, and Vietnam's first refinery to create an integrated energy hub spanning oil refining, natural gas, LNG, and renewable energy, driving economic growth regionally and nationally.
Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm presented awards to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính. The ceremony honored leaders and former leaders of the Party and Government.
Southeast Asia is reconsidering nuclear power for AI data centres. This move may involve significant investment.
Vietnam's Prime Minister visited Russia, showcasing determination to enhance bilateral cooperation. The visit highlighted energy and metro cooperation.
Vietnam and Russia signed a nuclear power plant agreement. The deal was inked during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Moscow.
Vietnam and Russia signed a nuclear power agreement. The deal was inked during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Moscow.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Russia. He was officially welcomed at Vnukovo 2 international airport.
Sweden and Vietnam established a strategic partnership in science, technology, and innovation following their prime ministers' June 2025 Stockholm meeting, expanding cooperation beyond the EVFTA framework to focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green transition, and digital transformation.
Vietnamese farmers are exhuming ancestral graves to clear land for a $1.5 billion Trump Organization golf resort complex affecting over 4,000 households, sparking local resistance over compensation and spiritual concerns.
Vietnam's top leader visits India, shaping a new phase of bilateral relations.
PM Takaichi's May visit to Vietnam, her first regional trip post-reelection, signals Japan's commitment to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership, with bilateral trade reaching 52 billion USD in 2025 and Japan serving as Vietnam's largest ODA provider and third-largest investor.
Korean companies signed record-breaking $82 million export contracts in Vietnam, significantly expanding their commercial presence in Southeast Asia and strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two nations during an increasingly competitive regional market.
President Lee Jae-myung urged South Korean and Vietnamese business leaders to jointly develop high-tech industries, emphasizing supply chain cooperation in semiconductors, energy, and rare earths amid global economic uncertainty.
Vietnam's Long Thanh airport is hiring 14,000 workers by late 2026 to handle operations.
Vietnam's 10% growth goal is at risk due to fuel flow disruptions from the Iran war.
Vietnam's GDP expands 7.83% in Q1 2026, remaining a fast-growing economy.
EBC Financial Group notes that Vietnam's logistics sector, valued at USD40-42 billion and growing 14-16% annually, must transition to green and resilient systems to maintain global competitiveness amid trade growth and climate risks.
Vietnam's Prime Minister approved a $2 billion expressway project connecting Hanoi to China's border, with construction potentially beginning in 2028 to boost trade, tourism, and development in the remote mountainous northwest region.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set a deadline for Long Thanh airport. The airport is to launch commercial flights by late 2026. Construction is to be accelerated to meet this deadline.
Southeast Asia considers nuclear power for AI data centers. Energy demand surges due to AI-focused data centers.
Vietnam's Prime Minister visited Zarubezhneft. The company proposed a crude oil reserve and long-term supply. A meeting was held in Moscow.
Vietnam seeks energy deals with Russia. Vietnam aims for double-digit economic growth. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Russia.
Vietnam and Russia signed a cooperation agreement on nuclear power plant construction. The agreement was witnessed by Prime Ministers Phạm Minh Chính and Mikhail Mishustin.
Vietnam's PM visits Russia to sign energy deals. The trip aims to deepen trade and investment ties.
Vietnam and India formalized an enhanced strategic partnership through state visits, with bilateral trade reaching $16.5 billion in 2025 and targeting $25 billion by 2030, driven by complementary economic strengths and shared developmental ambitions rather than solely China-focused concerns.
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Vietnam's top leader visits India to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.
Japanese petroleum giant Idemitsu Kosan will supply Vietnam four million crude oil barrels via non-Hormuz routes, representing approximately ten days of Vietnam's consumption and supporting regional supply chains for plastic products and automobiles.
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Vietnam's Long Thanh airport faces a 6,000-worker shortage, risking its year-end deadline.
Vietnam's Long Thanh airport will get a $1.67 billion expressway to the resort coast by 2030.
Vietnam and Russia expanded their trade cooperation framework, elevating bilateral economic relations to strengthen commercial ties and create new opportunities for mutual economic growth between the two nations.
Vietnam established a task force headed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son to safeguard national energy security amid escalating Middle East conflict, which threatens global oil supplies and risks pushing Vietnam's inflation from 2.5% to nearly 4%.
Vietnam's gig workers face severe economic hardship as diesel prices more than doubled following Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade, forcing drivers to work longer hours with minimal labor protections amid broader economic strain.
Asian nations are seeking Russian crude due to strained supplies from Iran. This shift is driven by the Iran war. A concrete next step is not specified.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the acceleration of progress to put Long Thanh Airport into commercial operation. The airport is expected to be operational by Q4 2026.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting occurred at the Kremlin.
Russia's Lower House Chairman met with Vietnam's Prime Minister. They discussed the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant agreement.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Russia's Nuclear Energy Museum and Moscow Metro Control Center. This visit highlights Vietnam's interest in developing these areas.
Thongloun Sisoulith re-elected President of Laos. He was re-elected on March 23.