Amid global geopolitical uncertainty and evolving domestic policy priorities, investors are closely watching the direction of capital flows and asset allocation trends.

Traditionally regarded as an auspicious occasion for businesspeople, the Day of the God of Wealth has long been associated with the custom of buying gold to pray for prosperity and financial luck. The ritual has evolved into a recurring seasonal highlight of the domestic gold market.

Moody’s Ratings recognised the relatively ample fiscal space, a solid debt repayment capacity, and a robust reform programme by the Vietnamese Government, saying these reforms will help improve institutional quality and strengthen the national creditworthiness.

The Customs Department has requested customs units to continue handling import procedures in line with the guidance of the relevant ministries and agencies, ensuring timely customs clearance while maintaining strict oversight.

The EFTA side highly appreciated Việt Nam’s efforts and its market access proposals, while reaffirming the bloc’s traditional strengths in promoting private investment and technology transfer.

In February, Quảng Ninh authorities rolled out synchronised measures to sustain production and business activities while ensuring a well-organised Lunar New Year for residents. The province welcomed 4.1 million visitors, including more than 1.1 million during the Tết holiday alone.

Also providing some support to the market, foreign investors returned to a net buying position on HoSE after two sessions prioritising sell-offs.

South Korean firm HS Hyosung Quảng Nam plans to start construction on the polyester curtain fabric and industrial fibre production plant at the Tam Thăng Expanded Industrial Park with an investment of US$100 million in the first quarter of 2026, and expects the plant to be operational by the end of this year.

The products under investigation include ceramic tiles, such as floor, pavement, hearth or wall tiles, ceramic mosaic cubes and similar products, whether mounted on a backing or not.

With the legal framework now in place and the pilot roadmap under way, the country’s crypto asset market is expected to gradually enter a more regulated development phase.

Findings for the fourth quarter of 2025 show that while overall social media leadership remains stable, differences in platform preferences between age groups are widening.

UAVs are not limited to delivery services but are also oriented toward applications in forest monitoring, urban surveillance, and urban management support, an important step toward building a modern, safe, and sustainable low-altitude economy.

The rollout reflects the Government’s infrastructure-first approach to digital transformation, in line with Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW, which identifies digital infrastructure as a foundation for developing a digital economy, digital society and digital government.

For agricultural production organisations, the proposed subsidy is 30 per cent, representing a 10 percentage points increase compared with the current rate.

HCM City and Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture have formalised their growing ties with a new cooperation agreement, opening the way for deeper collaboration in governance, economic development and people-to-people exchanges.

The HIC aims to contribute to Hà Nội's smart city development plan and Việt Nam's cultural industry strategy, which targets a 7 per cent contribution to GDP by 2030 and 9 per cent by 2045.

The Philippines’ decision to slash rice imports during its peak harvest season is expected to pressure Vietnamese prices during the winter–spring harvest.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City has secured multi-billion-dollar commitments and is rapidly emerging as a new hub for global capital flows into Việt Nam.

As of February 15, seafood export turnover had reached nearly US$1.5 billion, placing it among the top three agricultural export earners.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on February 26, enabling businesses to meet and explore collaborations.