On September 16, 2026, the Vietnam–Russia Business Cooperation and Trade Conference was held at the headquarters of VTB Bank in Moscow, bringing together more than 100 delegates from government agencies, trade promotion organizations, business associations, and the business communities of Vietnam and Russia.
Source: Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency
The Conference was held as part of the 2026 National Trade Promotion Program and jointly organized by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), the Embassy of Vietnam in Russia, Trade Office of Vietnam in Russia, VTB Bank, Vietnam–Russia Joint Venture Bank (VRB), and the Association of Russian Importers and Exporters.
As part of the Conference, representatives of VRB and VTB shared their perspectives on the role of banks in supporting Vietnamese and Russian businesses, particularly through payment and financial solutions that help address challenges arising in business cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency
The Conference provided an opportunity for businesses from both countries to meet directly, exchange needs, identify potential partners, and explore cooperation opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including agricultural products, food and beverages, consumer goods, textiles and garments, processing and manufacturing, and logistics.
As the only joint venture bank between the Vietnamese and Russian economies, VRB has a deep understanding of the specific characteristics of cross-border transactions and customer needs. The Bank provides products and services tailored to the respective markets, supporting businesses throughout their expansion journey. Through solutions for market connectivity, payments, and cash flow management, VRB helps businesses access and expand their operations in both markets while effectively capitalizing on business opportunities.
Going forward, VRB will continue to strengthen its role as a financial bridge between Vietnam and Russia, contributing to increasingly substantive and effective economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.