Trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Spain/Catalonia exceeded $417 million in the first half of 2026, with cooperation aiming to expand business ties and contribute to the goal of becoming an economic hub of Asia by 2045.
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Trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Spain/Catalonia exceeded $417 million in the first half of 2026, with cooperation aiming to expand business ties and contribute to the goal of becoming an economic hub of Asia by 2045.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Spain and Vietnam strengthen bilateral cooperation through the Việt Nam–Spain Friendship Association.Sub-event
- Ho Chi Minh City participates in investment promotion conferences with Catalonia.Sub-event
HCMC trade with Spain/Catalonia surpassed $417M in H1 2026, targeting 2045 economic hub status.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ho Chi Minh City
largest city in Vietnam
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Catalonia
nationality and autonomous community of Spain
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Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia
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