The Vietnam-Panama Business Forum took place in Hanoi on October 7 with President José Raúl Mulino and more than 100 Vietnamese association and business leaders attending, VietnamPlus reports. VCCI and Panama's chamber of commerce, industry and agriculture signed a memorandum to promote trade and investment cooperation. Bilateral trade reached about US$478 million in 2025. The reported 14 active Panamanian projects in Vietnam reflect the position as of May 31, 2026, rather than new deals signed at the forum.