Get the latest crypto news, updates, and reports by subscribing to our free newsletter.
Giấy phép số 4978/GP-TTĐT do Sở Thông tin và Truyền thông Hà Nội cấp ngày 14 tháng 10 năm 2019 / Giấy phép SĐ, BS GP ICP số 2107/GP-TTĐT do Sở TTTT Hà Nội cấp ngày 13/7/2022.
© 2026 Index.vn
The Vietnamese pig farming industry is supported by a large, steady demand base, but it remains highly volatile due to price cycles and disease risks. As smallholder farming shrinks and large enterprises play a bigger role, companies with stronger control over the value chain are better positioned to manage costs…
Vietnam currently has investments in Laos across multiple sectors, including agriculture, banking, construction, and energy projects. The Lao government said it will continue creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese investors, particularly those from Hanoi, as the two sides review cooperation under a government-to-government agreement for 2026-2030.
On the afternoon of April 6, Mr. Vu Dai Thang, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, met a Lao delegation led by Minister of Agriculture and Environment Linkham Douangsavanh. The discussion focused on the progress of the government-to-government cooperation agreement for 2026-2030, the status of Vietnamese investment in Laos, and efforts to attract more Vietnamese investment, especially from Hanoi, with an emphasis on agriculture.
Minister Linkham Douangsavanh said Vietnam is among the countries with many enterprises investing in Laos. He cited that there are 276 Vietnamese enterprises investing in Laos, with total registered capital of over 6.21 billion USD, operating across agriculture, banking, construction, and energy projects.
The minister added that Laos will soon focus on land-use projects to respond effectively to climate change. Accordingly, the Lao government, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, will continue to emphasize and facilitate more Vietnamese investment in Laos, especially in forestry, industry, and agriculture.
He also said Laos will facilitate projects ranging from large to small scale and from remote areas to border areas.
With recent cooperation results between Laos and Vietnam, Minister Linkham Douangsavanh asked Hanoi’s leadership to continue fostering, promoting, and referring Vietnamese enterprises—especially those based in Hanoi—to invest in Laos in organic agriculture and rubber.
Chairman Vu Dai Thang said Hanoi-based enterprises are already investing in Laos across multiple fields, including finance and banking, as well as management and wind energy. He described this as a favorable foundation for Hanoi to promote stronger Vietnamese investment into Laos.
Chairman Thang also noted that Hanoi has a population of over 12 million, making it a large market for Vietnam’s agricultural products and a potential market for agricultural products meeting Laos’ standards. He added that connectivity between Hanoi and Laos’ provinces is convenient, supporting agricultural cooperation and the exchange of farm products.
In addition, Chairman Thang said Hanoi has pledged to assist Vientiane in renovating irrigation systems to support agricultural development, while also sharing guidance and experience in building new rural areas and being ready to transfer Hanoi’s rural development models to Vientiane.
Vietnam’s outward investment abroad in the first three months of 2026 totaled 619.9 million USD (including new and adjusted projects), up 2.6 times year on year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam’s outward investment reached 28 countries and territories. Laos was the leading destination with 176.7 million USD, accounting for 28.5% of total outward investment. Other major recipients included:
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
