The first Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM1) of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 opened in Hanoi on March 11, marking the start of a series of activities during Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship this year. Vietnam assumes the rotating chairmanship of the CPTPP in 2026. Dung said that Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship 2026 is implemented under the theme “Shared Visions – Shared Actions”, reflecting members’ commitment to working together towards long-term development goals and translating shared visions into concrete outcomes. Discussions will also cover trade and investment dialogue mechanisms between the CPTPP and external partners and measures to strengthen implementation capacity. Alongside the official agenda, several side events are being held to facilitate exchanges among delegations and introduce CPTPP partners to Vietnam’s culture and people.

Source: VietNamNet News March 11, 2026 18:19 UTC