Vietnam Today
Vietnam-South Africa Business Forum held in Johannesburg
The event was attended by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African Vice President Paul Shipokosa Mashatile.
Green Economy
Vietnam to develop blue carbon database and decarbonization roadmap
According to initial calculations, blue carbon is expected to contribute approximately 3 million tons of CO2 to Vietnam’s emission reduction targets under the upcoming NDC by 2035.
Society
Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism: UOB study
This reflecting sustained confidence among Vietnamese consumers in both the national economy and their personal financial outlook.
Vietnam attends 9th CPTPP Commission meeting
A notable highlight of the meeting was Vietnam's presentation of its organizational plan and priority areas for 2026, when the country will take over the CPTPP Chair.
Forum of Vietnamese entrepreneurs held in Australia
Vietnamese business community in Australia is considered significant as a "new impetus" for boosting bilateral trade.
Vietnam, South Africa upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership
The two sides target bilateral trade of $4–5 billion within the next 2–3 years.
Three national target programs to be consolidated into one
The consolidation aims to optimize resources and enhance the effectiveness of support for disadvantaged regions, particularly those inhabited by ethnic minorities and mountainous areas.
Hanoi set to launch employment portal on Nov. 28
The platform creates an online transaction environment that utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to collect, process, and analyze labor market data.
Pilot project on reusing industrial wastewater launched
By providing empirical data and assessing technical and financial feasibility, the pilot project will contribute to building and perfecting the system of standards for wastewater reuse in Vietnam.