Latest news in Vietnam? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
- Vietnam and France Expand Strategic & Industrial Ties: General Secretary and President To Lam is in France on an official visit, advancing talks on high-tech integration under a “French Technology – Vietnamese Manufacturing – Regional and Global Supply” framework. Concurrently, France’s TotalEnergies and Vietnam’s T&T Group signed an agreement for a $1.54 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in southern Vietnam. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)+ 1
- Upcoming Thai Royal State Visit: State media announced that King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand are scheduled to arrive in Vietnam for an official state visit from September 14 to 16, marking 50 years of bilateral relations. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
- Push for Low-Altitude Economy and Drone Tech: Vietnamese authorities and industry leaders at the UAV Industry Forum outlined plans to accelerate domestic drone production, integrating artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing into logistics and precision agriculture.
- Agricultural Exports Near Major Target: Official customs and ministry figures reported fruit and vegetable exports reached $6.02 billion over the first eight months of 2026, putting the sector on track toward a full-year target of $10 billion. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
- New Langur Nature Reserve Established: Ninh Binh provincial authorities officially established the Kim Bang White-Rumped Langur Conservation Area to protect endangered limestone forest ecosystems and rare primate populations. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)