Foreign investors often make decisions with a long-term horizon. Beyond incentives and market size, they also look for policy stability and sufficient time to adapt when regulations change. These are among the issues raised by foreign-invested enterprises, or FIEs, as they contribute to policy discussions in Vietnam.
At the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is set to pay an official visit to Cambodia from 9 October to 10 October. The visit comes as bilateral ties continue to develop strongly. Both countries are also working towards strengthening political trust and effectively implementing high-level agreements and commitments, particularly in breakthrough areas.
At Smart City Asia 2026 in Hanoi, domestic and international providers are showcasing solutions designed to make urban living safer, smarter and more sustainable. That encompasses AI-powered urban management, intelligent security, energy-saving infrastructure and digital education. New technologies are reshaping the future of cities.
Foreign investors often make decisions with a long-term horizon. Beyond incentives and market size, they also look for policy stability and sufficient time to adapt when regulations change. These are among the issues raised by foreign-invested enterprises, or FIEs, as they contribute to policy discussions in Vietnam.
Vietnam is expanding credit access for the tourism sector by revising property lending classifications. This policy allows hotels and resorts to secure financing for crucial infrastructure upgrades. The initiative aims to boost national accommodation capacity to 1.5 million rooms by 2030, directly supporting Vietnam's strategy to develop tourism into a sustainable, primary economic sector.
At the meeting, JICA's Chief Representative in Vietnam highlighted three major achievements from more than 100 Japan-supported ODA projects over the past year, ranging from new ODA loan agreements and volunteer activities to semiconductor workforce training.
Panama is looking to deepen business ties with Vietnam, with both sides exploring opportunities in trade, investment and agriculture. Speaking at the Vietnam-Panama Business Forum, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Quintero called on companies from both countries to turn those opportunities into concrete partnerships. The talks also highlighted the strategic role of the Panama Canal in global trade and its potential to support wider market access.