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In his message marking the International Day of Cooperatives 2026, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the vital role of cooperatives in advancing peace through decent work, social justice and resilient communities.
Women are no longer only contributing labor in the fields but are increasingly taking part in management, operations, and market development for agricultural cooperatives. According to experts, expanding women’s access to capital, technology, and decision-making power will be key to enhancing the competitiveness of the cooperative economy.
The Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) is expanding international cooperation in a more substantive direction, focusing on connecting financial value chains, with Thailand’s credit cooperative model seen as a promising avenue.
On April 6, 2026, the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance announced its key activities for the year, while also releasing the results of the CoopStar Awards and the Mai An Tiem Awards.
VCA is expanding practical global cooperation in value chains, finance, and markets, with Sri Lanka emerging as a key partner in South Asia.
On the morning of March 23, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) Cao Xuan Thu Van held a working session with David Butler, Director of the Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI).
Vietnam’s aviation market is no longer confined to a price war. Airlines are moving toward comprehensive competition across the entire ecosystem—from air transport and airport infrastructure to logistics and ground handling services.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a decision to postpone the imposition of a 50% import tariff on wooden furniture and kitchen cabinets entering the U.S., which had been scheduled to take effect from early 2026.
2026 will not merely be about achieving double-digit growth figures; it will be a year of “fast yet sustainable growth,” in which macroeconomic stability and inflation control serve as firm “anchors.”
Vietnam's export growth in 2026 hinges on market expansion and targeting high-purchasing-power regions. Discover key strategies for success.
