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The participation of regulators, investment funds, financial institutions and businesses reflects growing interest among Austrian and European investors in the Vietnamese market and prospects for expanded bilateral collaboration, said Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi. Highlighting strengths of Linz city and Upper Austria in general in advanced technology, innovation and high-quality human resources training, Vietnamese Ambassaor to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang proposed stronger links among businesses, research institutes and universities. He identified artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, automation, quantum computing and biotechnology as promising areas for cooperation. Vietnam and Austria are seeking to expand cooperation in firefighting, rescue operations and disaster response, building on decades of successful collaboration in community safety and emergency management. The Vietnamese participants are showcasing a wide range of products, including beverages, fresh and dried fruit, processed foods, instant foods and dipping sauces, while seeking distribution partners, expanding their market presence and increasing brand recognition in the country. VietnamPrintPack 2026 serves as a hub connecting the supply chain, showcasing breakthrough solutions in automation, digital printing, radio-frequency identification (RFID)-integrated smart packaging, and eco-friendly materials across Vietnam's industrial landscape. In the list of wind power projects included in the revised Power Development Plan VIII, Quang Tri has 30 projects with a combined capacity of 2,609 MW incorporated into the plan, bringing the total number of planned wind power projects in the province to 77. China and Vietnam are geographically close, sharing mountains and rivers, as well as many cultural similarities and complementary agricultural resources. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang said Vietnam remains a top priority for international corporations and buyers seeking new sources of supply, thanks to its 17 FTAs, stable investment environment, improving production capacity and strategic location in Southeast Asia. Resuming the route is part of the carrier's year-end operating plan. It's a concrete step toward optimising the airline's domestic network, and a sign of its commitment to helping Lam Dong province revitalise tourism following the airport upgrades, its representative said. Prof. Tan Jian Ping, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Advancement and a Zero-Waste Economy (STARGAZE) at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), said NAP 2.0 focuses on applying Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), unmanned aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and biotechnology. During the 30th Export Day, organised on September 15 in Buenos Aires by the Chamber of Exporters of the Argentine Republic (CERA) under the theme "New Export Frontier: The Transformation Underway," Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet highlighted that Vietnam considers Argentina and Mercosur important partners in South America and sees broad potential to deepen trade and investment ties. The scheme to sustainably develop 1 million ha of high-quality, low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta by 2030 is advancing, said Nguyen Quoc Manh, Deputy Director of the Department of Plant Production and Protection at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,626 VND/USD on September 16, up 9 VND from the previous day. Around 2,353ha of farmland in the province meets organic standards, including more than 2,332ha of spice-growing areas cultivating cinnamon, star anise and ginger that have obtained internationally recognised certifications such as USDA (US), EU and JAS (Japan). Hanoi aims to achieve average annual export growth of at least 12% during 2026-30, with the city seeking to diversify export markets, boost high-tech and value-added products and reduce reliance on traditional markets. The organiser said Vietnam is currently one of the world’s most dynamic out-of-home food service markets, with the sector projected to reach 45.2 billion USD by 2031, up from 24.8 billion USD in 2025, and maintaining steady annual growth of 10%. The installation of the world’s first Hypnosiz in Vietnam highlights the strong appeal and rapid development of the country’s amusement park market, while opening a new chapter in high-end entertainment technology cooperation between Vietnam and Italy. The decree raises the share of surplus electricity that can be sold from 20% to 50% and further decentralises administrative procedures, which are expected to give the sector new momentum. With deep-water ports, a prime spot on international shipping routes, and a growing production network, Vietnam is well-positioned to make its maritime economy a key engine of growth and boost the global competitiveness of its goods. The 32nd SLC meeting focused on macroeconomic and financial developments and key issues in ASEAN financial integration. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports in August were estimated at 6.47 billion USD, down 3.5% from the previous month but up 3.6% year-on-year. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has outlined three scenarios for 2027–2030. Under the high-growth scenario, international arrivals would rise 15–18 percent annually to reach 45–50 million, while domestic tourism would reach around 160 million trips. Total tourism revenue is projected at 80–90 billion USD. The experts stressed that success should not be measured by how much German technology is brought into Vietnam, but by whether the two sides can develop solutions that work in Vietnam and deliver lasting benefits for farmers, the economy and the environment. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.