Last year, Bắc Ninh attracted around US$20 billion in total investment capital, with FDI reaching $5.73 billion.

For years, Việt Nam’s electronics enterprises have joined global supply chains mainly through cost advantages and order-fulfilment capacity. However, this model is now under mounting pressure as major markets tighten environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.

Việt Nam has emerged as the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) key export market in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as the East Asian country seeks to diversify trade and reduce its reliance on the US and China amid global volatility.

Michael Kokalari, CFA and chief economist at VinaCapital, said the three main dynamics expected to drive GDP growth in 2026 are a modest recovery in consumption, the infrastructure–real estate growth nexus, and resilient exports to the US.

The overall success of the fair would not be possible without the proactive, early, and in-depth role played by Việt Nam’s trade promotion offices overseas.

The province licensed 80 new projects last year, twice as many as in 2024, with total registered investment capital of VNĐ495.3 trillion.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính directs the State Bank of Vietnam to finalise documentation for the national gold exchange as part of economic growth strategy.

The market will no longer be driven by short-term speculative waves this year but will enter a phase of development based on real value, with stricter demands on legal compliance, planning, product quality and capital efficiency.

Foreign investors reversed their positions, purchasing a net value of VNĐ185.32 billion on the two main exchanges.

The review was launched on January 21 after the Trade Remedies Authority received a request from a Chinese producer seeking a review of the anti-dumping measures.

From a modest startup with 30 employees to a billion-dollar insurer with global credibility – PVI's 30-year journey mirrors Việt Nam's rise on the world stage.

Imported rice needs to arrive on or before the end of February so it does not coincide with the bulk of the harvest in March and April, according to the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa.

The Government’s Steering Committee on Macroeconomic Management and Administration met to review economic performance in 2025 and outline priorities for 2026 and the 2026–2030 period on Monday.

Smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods continued to grow more complex, larger in scale and wider in scope, particularly on e-commerce platforms and in cyberspace.

As more young professionals and families explore new destinations and digital lifestyles, expectations for seamless, secure payments continue to rise.

The decree outlines how greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits will be registered, transferred, custodied and traded, marking a key step from planning to implementation under the country's broader climate strategy. 

As the country identified breakthroughs in science – technology and innovation as a key driver of national progress, the mastery and adoption of biometric technologies must go hand in hand with safeguarding public trust and data security.

Positive market signals mean Việt Nam’s wood industry is expected to achieve exports of US$18–19 billion this year, according to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA).

The centre operates under a 'one centre, two destinations' model in HCM and Đà Nẵng cities, focusing on institutional breakthroughs and modern technological infrastructure.

The VN-Index may experience a technical adjustment towards the support level of 1,800-1,810 points in the near future, before resuming a more positive trend.