Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has signed a Politburo resolution outlining an expanded role of the state sector in the economy with an aim to place one to three State-owned enterprises among the world’s 500 largest companies by 2030.

Việt Nam’s economy grew an estimated 8.02 per cent in 2025, among the fastest rates globally, with manufacturing remaining the main driver and public finances kept within statutory limits, the Government said.

Analysts suggest that today's reversal was a necessary correction following the rapid gains early in 2026.

Top leader says 2026 will mark the start of a new development phase under Việt Nam's latest five-year plan, though acknowledges that sustaining double-digit economic growth will be challenging as traditional drivers lose momentum.

The Việt Nam Trade Office in Japan has announced that Việt Nam–Japan trade relations continued to record positive results last year.

According to Volkswagen Vietnam, these vehicles were manufactured between 2009 and 2015.

The four-day New Year holiday from January 1 to 4 has driven up demand for shopping and travel, serving as a key trigger for year-end consumption stimulus programmes.

This phenomenon has plagued various state-owned enterprises that have transitioned to publicly traded status but continue to maintain absolute control by the state.

HCM City aims to register at least 163 new products for the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in 2026 – a national certification programme for high quality agricultural products.

The investment and business environment continued to improve, public investment disbursement accelerated, and resources were mobilised for development.

The impact of Resolution 68 has become increasingly evident as the number of enterprises and business households entering the market has risen sharply. 

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.

In partnership with the Tennis Kooyong Classic, Vietjet brings a series of experiences and games, offering tourists and tennis fans at the event the chance to hunt for attractive promotional tickets with discounts of up to 50 per cent for direct flights between Việt Nam and Australia.

Unlike earlier sessions characterised by volatility, today's market displayed a unified upward trend.

HCM City has set a target of more than 10 per cent economic growth in 2026, seeking double-digit expansion in line with central government requirements, city leaders said at a conference on January 6.

In 2022, Cambodia's Angkor Air also launched a route from Seam Reap to Đà Nẵng, with three direct flights per week.

Covering over 10,000 sq.m, the exhibition is expected to host around 500 domestic and foreign booths representing companies from over 20 countries, showcasing advancements in industrial manufacturing technologies and equipment.

The agreement marks the global launch of the Unscripted by Hyatt brand and will expand Hyatt’s presence beyond major cities to new destinations including Cần Thơ, Tuy Hòa and Hải Phòng, the companies said in a joint statement.

Việt Nam has raised deposits required for participation in residential land auctions to as much as 50 per cent of the starting price and introduced bans of up to five years for winning bidders who fail to fulfil payment obligations to curb speculation and market distortions.

VietAGROS 2026 will serve as a technology-focused platform showcasing advanced technologies, machinery, equipment and new production processes for the agricultural sector in the Mekong Delta and across Việt Nam.