Fostering cooperation in trade and investment among the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries was the focus of discussions at a forum on October 15 in Vientiane, Laos.
VLACAED President Phuong Huu Viet speaks at the event (Source: VOV)
Fostering cooperation in trade and investment among the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries was the focus of discussions at a forum on October 15 in Vientiane, Laos.
The event was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Association for Economic Cooperation Development (VLACAED) and the Lao National Institute of Social Sciences.
Participants included VLACAED President Phuong Huu Viet, representatives from relevant ministries, the Embassy of Vietnam in Laos, and crowds of Laos-based enterprises from Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.
The forum aimed to boost trade and investment cooperation among GMS nations in the context of the official formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by the end of this year.
It presented opportunities for enterprises to better understand the impact of the AEC and connect ASEAN with the GMS in a bid to fully tap the potential of the AEC .
The GMS Economic Cooperation Programme, initiated by the Asian Development Bank in 1992, has worked to promote integration, trade and tourism; expand energy access; improve transport infrastructure; and enhance human resources for the sub-region nations.
Vietnam has actively implemented a wide range of infrastructure projects and initiatives to facilitate cooperation and travel among GMS nations, including road links with China and Laos, and one-stop customs checkpoints at some border gates.
The GMS comprises Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.-VNA
Myanmar Vice President Nyan Tun stressed the strategic role of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Economic Cooperation Programme in the economic component of ASEAN during the GMS Ministerial Conference.
Some 45 Vietnamese businesses investing in Laos attended a workshop on September 11 to get updates on freshly-signed trade agreements between Vietnam and Laos.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the second Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Corridor Towns Development project, loaned from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
VLACAED President Phuong Huu Viet speaks at the event (Source: VOV)
