Localities roll out red carpet for French enterprises
Leaders of the northern province of Nam Dinh, the central province of Quang Binh, and the Mekong Delta province of An Giang expressed their wish to bolster economic cooperation with France while meeting with Vice President of the French Business Confederation (MEDEF) International François Corbin in Paris on December 6.
At the working session between leaders of Vietnamese localities and Vice President of the French Business Confederation (MEDEF) International François Corbin (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Leaders of the northern province of Nam Dinh, thecentral province of Quang Binh, and the Mekong Delta province of An Giang expressedtheir wish to bolster economic cooperation with France while meeting with VicePresident of the French Business Confederation (MEDEF) International FrançoisCorbin in Paris on December 6.
At the event, they called on MEDEF International to promote investment and tradepromotion activities so that French enterprises will land more investment in those localities and Vietnam as a whole.
Secretary of the Quang Binh provincial Party Committee Vu Dai Thanghighlighted that the locality, bestowed with breathtaking landscapes,impressive heritage, and large space to develop the energy industry, has been apotential and safe destination for both domestic and foreign enterprises.
Meanwhile, Secretary of the Party Committee of Nam Dinh province Pham Gia Tuclaid a stress on the cooperation potential between Nam Dinh and France, with theVietnamese locality becoming increasingly attractive to foreign firms thanks toits incentive to speed up the granting of investment licenses.
For his part, Secretary of Party Committee of An Giang province Le Hong Quangsaid that besides a sound infrastructure system and high-quality humanresources, An Giang has flexibly applied the Government’s mechanisms andpolicies to create favourable conditions for investors, including incentives in taxes and land rental, credit support, and post-investment supportin the fields of tourism, agriculture and rural development.
Corbin, who is also Chairman of the MEDEF’s France –Vietnam Business Council, said MEDEF International, with more than 750,000member enterprises, has given priority to the Vietnamese market.
There is ample room for both sides to bolstercollaboration in all fields, from economy to education, health care and culture,he said, adding the meeting helped MEDEF International have a better insightinto the Vietnamese localities’ advantages and potential as well as theirleaders’ resolve to lure foreign direct investment.
He expressed his belief that both sides will have more investment opportunitiesin the future, adding it is necessary for competent authorities to identifypotential cooperation fields as well as specific cooperation projects./.
The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) held a ceremony in Hanoi on November 28 to celebrate its four-decade cooperation with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).
The vertical farming model of France is suitable for development conditions in the northern city of Hai Phong, said Director of the municipal Department of Science and Technology Tran Quang Tuan.
Vietnamese Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra held talks with French Minister of Public Transformation and Service Stanislas Guérini in Hanoi on November 30.
France will step up cooperation with Vietnam in ensuring public service transparency and anti-corruption works, affirmed visiting French Minister of Public Transformation and Service Stanislas Guérini at his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai in Hanoi on December 1.
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.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
At the working session between leaders of Vietnamese localities and Vice President of the French Business Confederation (MEDEF) International François Corbin (Photo: VNA) 
