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Dinh Viet Phuong, CEO of Vietjet, emphasised the importance of these flights, describing them as “green flights” that contribute to the greening of the aviation sector. “As a pioneer in the research, development, and use of SAF, Vietjet is committed to reducing carbon emissions and supporting the sustainable development of the aviation industry,” he said.

A workshop on new approaches to attracting more overseas investment to Vietnam took place at the Vietnam National University in Hanoi on October 31. The event was organised by the Vietnam National University of Economics and Business in collaboration with the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission.

Investment projects from Korean enterprises are primarily concentrated in key sectors such as electronic components manufacturing, automotive and auto parts, textiles, and electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. These industries align with Vinh Phuc province's priorities for attracting investment.

After five years, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has expanded Vietnam's trade with key markets, particularly in the Americas, including Canada, Mexico, Chile and Peru. It has promoted multilateral trade, driven institutional reforms, attracted foreign investment and strengthened Vietnam's international integration.

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is ramping up production in the final months of 2024 to reach its export target of US$44 billion, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Textile production in September increased by a marginal 0.1% against the previous month but surged by 11.2% year-on-year.

As international businesses look to create new links in the global supply chain, Việt Nam, as well as the rest of the Southeast Asia region, can emerge as a major destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), said economists and policymakers.

The S&P Global Look Forward Journal, titled "Emerging Markets: A Decisive Decade", which considers the opportunities and challenges the next decade will bring for emerging markets' economic growth in terms of energy transition, supply chain integration, and labour productivity.

At the forum, participating businesses unanimously agreed on the need to further strengthen policies related to e-contracts to address practical challenges. Issues such as high costs, complex procedures, and limited acceptance by third parties remain significant barriers.