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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged enterprises to take greater responsibility for rapid and sustainable development, stressing that they must be the main drivers of growth as Việt Nam is aiming for double-digit growth toward a high-income country by 2045.

Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà called on the WB to enhance both technical and financial support for integrated river basin management and water control solutions, which are crucial for socio-economic planning and long-term national security.

Vietnamese exporters were advised to seek partners through reputable channels and to use secure payment methods, such as irrevocable letters of credit confirmed by trusted European or American banks, or documentary collection with a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the contract value. Deferred payment arrangements should be avoided.

The milestone offers what officials described as a ‘golden opportunity’ to reposition Gia Lai’s image and strengthen its role within increasingly deep regional linkages.

Under the terms of the MoU, the two sides will jointly push trade and investment in IT and services, arrange business delegations and business-to-business meetings, share market and policy information, and help companies access partnership opportunities and expand into new markets.

Việt Nam and the UK are stepping up cooperation to support the development of an international financial centre (IFC) in Việt Nam, with experts stressing that strong legal and regulatory foundations will be critical if the country is to emerge as a regional financial hub.

The Vietnamese market offers numerous opportunities for Norwegian salmon and seafood exporters to further develop, positioning the country as one of the fastest-growing markets in Southeast Asia, as confirmed by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).

The move is expected to lay the foundation for the two sides to implement specific cooperation programmes in the future, which will help build a cohesive and efficient supply chain along with logistics and industrial production to serve the overall development of the economy.

Export turnover of squid surpassed $64 million, rising nearly 30 per cent, while octopus exports generated more than $47 million, up over 16 per cent.

Themed ‘Information Security – Building Trust – Sustainable Consumption’, this year’s event will focus on three main pillars including ensuring consumer data security in the context of the digital economy; strengthening connections between the State, businesses and consumers; and promoting responsible consumption and efficient energy use.