In February 2020, a Dutch trade delegation paid a successful visit to Lam Dong province and later attended the HortEx Vietnam 2020. This was a good opportunity for Dutch businesses to explore or deepen the collaboration potentialities with Vietnamese businesses in flori- and horticulture sector.

The "Strengthen Women Entrepreneurs in Vietnam project", which was funded by the Dutch government, was kicked off in August 2019 with an aim to enhance the capacity of female entrepreneurs associations and their members. This contributes to the inclusive growth in Vietnam and is in line with the Agenda 2030 of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals that both Vietnam and the Netherlands are committed to.

This year, World Press Photo exhibition travels back to Vietnam, showing to the people the best and most memorable photographs of the year.

The program agenda covered the Aid to Trade policy and practices, with a focus on sustainable water management and agricultural transformation in Mekong Delta in adaptation to climate changes.

29-10-2018 - 'The number of interesting people I get to meet in Vietnam seems limitless. Whether representing the government, the business community, civil society organizations, or being themselves, everybody has something unique to offer.'

18-09-2018 - 'I found the firm belief of Dutch companies in the economic potential of Vietnam truly inspiring'