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First Glorious Spring Fair records strong sales

Vietnam Economic News - Sat, 02/07/2026 - 09:14
The first four days of the fair received more than 100,000 visitors with footfall rising daily, especially after 10a.m and 7p.m, prompting organisers to extend opening hours by one hour to 10p.m on weekend.

Ministry proposes 0.1 per cent tax on crypto assets trading

Vietnam Economic News - Sat, 02/07/2026 - 08:53
The draft sets out tax policies for crypto asset transactions and business which align largely with the current taxation framework applied to securities trading.

Việt Nam improves plant production regulations to facilitate exports

Vietnam Economic News - Sat, 02/07/2026 - 08:52
Việt Nam is accelerating efforts to improve its legal framework on crop production and plant protection, which is critical to removing bottlenecks in exports and enhancing the competitiveness of farm products, as overseas markets are tightening technical, traceability and biosecurity requirements.

Construction begins on more than $85 million industrial park project in Ninh Bình

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 21:28
The entire infrastructure system is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of next year.

Vietnam Airlines launches new website as digital gateway in five-star strategy

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 18:54
Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its next-generation e-commerce website, marking a key milestone in the national flag carrier’s comprehensive digital transformation roadmap and its ambition to position itself as a five-star airline.

HCM City targets nearly VNĐ1 quadrillion in budget revenue by 2026

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 17:42
After posting a record-breaking budget performance last year, HCM City has set its sights even higher, aiming to collect close to VNĐ1 quadrillion (around US$40 billion) in budget revenue as early as 2026.

Interbank interest rates hit record high of 17 per cent

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 17:38
According to data from the Vietnam Interbank Market Research Association, the average interest rate in the interbank market on February 3 increased sharply by 2-7.9 percentage points across most short terms under one month.

South Korea’s Hyundai Ecovina to invest $335 million in Quảng Ngãi

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 16:28
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Ecovina have been granted an investment licence for its industrial park on 101.6ha with total capital of US$335 million in Dung Quất Economic Zone, marking its first licence approved since signing a share purchase agreement with Doosan Enerbility (Doosan Vina) worth 290 billion won ($213 million) last August.

Business formation jumps in January, but closures highlight lingering strain

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 16:25
Nearly 24,200 new businesses were established nationwide in January, up 40.9 per cent from December.

Customs pilots AI chatbot to facilitate customs clearance for businesses

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 16:24
Available at https://chatbot.customs.gov.vn, the tool aims to improve access to information and help reduce delays in import–export clearance procedures.

Canada-backed AGILE project launched to boost Việt Nam's climate enterprises

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 16:20
The programme will address barriers faced by SMEs, which continue to encounter constraints in accessing finance and technology needed for sustainable business transitions.

Digital transformation leaves strong imprint on the Việt Nam Glorious Spring Fair

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 15:50
From cashless payments and product traceability to digital platform promotion, the use of digital technology at the Việt Nam Glorious Spring Fair 20206 is opening up new pathways, helping to increase product value, effectively connect supply and demand, and drive economic development.

National programme on consumer protection to begin

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 14:26
The programme aims to implement Conclusion No 207-KL/TW dated November 10, 2025 of the Party Central Committee, which calls for stronger leadership and enhanced management responsibility in consumer protection.

January CPI edges up on stronger Tết Holiday demand

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:06
According to the NSO, higher pork prices amid rising Tết demand, increases in dining-out service prices and higher costs of housing maintenance materials linked to year-end home renovations were the main contributors to the rise.

Ready-built warehouse market sees stable growth on both supply and demand

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 11:00
A report by JLL Việt Nam shows that despite ongoing volatility in the global economy, the domestic modern ready-built warehouse market continued to grow steadily.

Supply of industrial land in the South increased 28 per cent year-on-year in Q4

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:28
The southern industrial market is entering a recovery phase after a period of adjustment driven by tariff pressures and global trade uncertainty, according to a report released by the real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield.

HCM City emerges as top destination for next-generation Global Capability Centres

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:00
High-quality human resources, competitive operating costs and a growing supply of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are positioning HCM City as a preferred destination for next-generation Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the long-term expansion strategies of multinational corporations.

Ministry proposes adjustments to energy planning to support double-digit growth

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:24
Việt Nam has raised its economic growth target to double-digit growth during 2026–30, which has altered energy demand projections and requires revisions to the national energy plan to safeguard energy supply for the economy.

Industrial production rises for 7th straight month

Vietnam Economic News - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:00
The manufacturing sector maintained its growth momentum in January 2026, with output, new orders and employment all recording solid increases, and business confidence rising to the highest level in nearly two years.

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