Business

In the first nine months of 2026, arrivals from Singapore to Vietnam increased 29.8% year on year.

During a meeting between General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on October 22, the two leaders agreed to make better use of the special task force on implementing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) to further expand economic and trade ties.

Vietnam aims to foster innovation by building a technology ecosystem to develop AI, cloud computing, and sustainable digital infrastructure as it seeks AI-driven growth.

The central province is expected to strengthen its role as a centre for the marine economy, international tourism and services, as well as a competitive gateway for trade.

The Vietnam Oil and Gas Industry Machinery, Equipment and Technology Exhibition and the Vietnam Maritime and Shipbuilding Exhibition provide a platform for showcasing new technologies, exploring business opportunities and strengthening cooperation among domestic and international companies.

A core focal point of the seminar was identifying concrete urban challenges in the city where quantum technology could offer viable breakthroughs.