Airstrikes involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in early March 2026 have pushed the Middle East into a period of unpredictable instability, sending shockwaves through global trade. With shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill, Vietnam faces potential disruptions to its key export supply chains.
As businesses pay closer attention to corporate governance standards, social responsibility, and sustainable development, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Vietnam recently held a working session to discuss strategic directions for cooperation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday hosted Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van Den Bossche to discuss ways to further advance bilateral ties, particularly in economic cooperation and support for Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange.
At a time when Vietnam’s auto sector has been spending nearly US$10 billion on imported components, export competitiveness remains limited and underdeveloped, and the global economy is reshaping supply chains, the industry stands at a major turning point with clear opportunities to move toward technological and manufacturing self-reliance.
At a recent working session with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to address obstacles in site clearance for power projects across Phu Tho Province, Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee Tran Duy Dong called for the completion of all clearance procedures to ensure the progress of key power projects and support local economic development.
The Can Tho Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (CEPIZA) serves as the focal agency for industrial development, carrying out its state management responsibilities while acting as a reliable link between the government and the business community.
Keppel marked the fifth anniversary of its Living Well initiative - its flagship corporate social responsibility programme dedicated to improving access to clean water for communities affected by saltwater intrusion - by supporting a seminar on water security and expanding its outreach in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta through the installation of new solar-powered water filtration systems.
AkzoNobel, in collaboration with IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Ly Son Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Board, and Quang Ngai Fisheries Association, organised marine ecosystem conservation training for local fishers and teachers in Ly Son Special Zone (SZ), and handed over the exterior renovation project of local homes and community murals on An Binh Island under the project Born to be Wild.
In 2025, Phu Tho delivered strong economic results with growth reaching 10.52%, placing it among the highest in the country.
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