Since hitting a historic high of VNĐ191.3 million on January 29, SJC gold has dropped VNĐ25.3 million.

Designed as a space for localities nationwide to showcase their flagship products, the Spring Homeland – Specialties from All Regions zone features trade and investment promotion information, cultural destinations and socio-economic achievements, creating connections between agricultural produce, regional specialties, OCOP products and the market.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed urgent adjustments and guidance after new food safety rules caused major delays to imported farm produce at border gates.

The outlook for seafood stocks in 2026 does not promise uniform growth. Rather, it hinges on the ability to identify companies with proactive farming practices and diverse market reach.

The first Việt Nam Glorious Spring Fair 2026 officially kicked off at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hà Nội on Monday morning.

Market analysts said that although global demand remains relatively stable, the sector continues to struggle with higher input costs, including wages and logistics, while selling prices remain under pressure due to weak bargaining power.

2026 would mark the start of a new development phase for the country, making exports a critical driver of growth while also requiring a shift toward a more efficient and sustainable growth model.

Quảng Ninh is considering a pilot plan to develop a large-scale offshore aquaculture industrial cluster covering up to 1,000 ha in Vân Đồn and Cô Tô, as part of efforts to modernise marine farming and promote marine economy.

Under the National Assembly’s Resolution 244/2025/QH15, Việt Nam has set a target to keep the consumer price index (CPI) at below 4.5 per cent this year to maintain macroeconomic stability while creating room for economic growth.

As gold prices soared then plunged, many retail buyers shifted interest to silver, seen as a more accessible store of value amid tightening gold supplies and elevated prices.

Following this period of adjustment, the VN-Index is likely to continue its recovery to test the 1,860-point resistance.

By Sunday afternoon, preparations for the fair had been basically completed. Goods have been brought into the exhibition booths, and some booths have been over 90 per cent completed, ready for the opening ceremony on Monday morning.

Several of Việt Nam’s leading real estate developers, including Nam Long, Him Lam, ResCo, Vinaconex, HUD and Geleximco, have been named in the Government Inspectorate’s inspection plan for 2026, according to an official announcement released this week.

The new policies must focus on optimising State resources, improving governance, promoting digitalisation and green development, and balancing State and private sector resources, while reducing unnecessary administrative intervention.

By reshaping its coastal development strategy, the province is increasingly focusing on industry, logistics, renewable energy, and marine services to generate new momentum for economic restructuring and regional connectivity.

The disruptions emerged in late January at a number of road, sea and air border checkpoints after Decree 46/2026/NĐ-CP on food safety management took effect on January 26.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Friday called for swift and concrete action to accelerate private sector development and turn it into the most important growth engine of the national economy.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) jointly launched a $2 million initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming at helping Việt Nam scale up green and climate finance, the ADB said on Friday.

Việt Nam’s efforts to develop a low-altitude economy (LAE) must go beyond technological experimentation and address deeper issues of governance, regulation and data infrastructure, experts said at a seminar held in HCM City on January 30.

The province's development orientation prioritises strategic, selective and well-sequenced socio-economic growth based on its internal strengths, the advantages of the southern key economic region and a harmonised, well-coordinated development framework across all sub-regions.