Finance Ministry defends new 0.1 per cent gold bar tax, says measure won't harm savers but will curb speculation.

VPAM announced a commitment to mobilise US$10 billion from global institutional investors and strategic partners for the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) in HCM City over its first five years.

Carriers have added 19 additional aircraft, four more than a year earlier, bringing the total number of planes in service during the peak Tết (Lunar New Year) period to about 216–218.

HCM City is stepping up efforts to resolve the long-standing paradox of abundant capital but low public spending, which will continue to play a decisive role in sustaining growth in 2026 and subsequent years.

Nearly 96 per cent of organisations in Việt Nam plan to outsource at least part of their Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations, with most favouring hybrid models, according to a survey by global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky.

A key development during the year was the resumption of operations at the Long Sơn Petrochemicals (LSP) complex in August, a move SCG said would strengthen its industrial footprint in the country.

The Republic of Korea’s Lotte Shopping reported solid business performance in 2025, supported by strong growth in its shopping mall segment and impressive results in the Việt Nam market.

Recent international assessments indicate that Viet Nam not only maintained solid growth momentum in 2025 but has also built favourable conditions to enter a new growth cycle, with positive prospects for 2026.

The company attributed its poor performance to increased operational costs. Specifically, management expenses surged to nearly VNĐ60.2 billion in Q4 2025, a dramatic rise from VNĐ6.9 billion in the same period the previous year.

Retaining this 'traditional essence' in a new appearance gives businesses greater confidence when engaging in trade promotion activities and approaching international markets. 

Container throughput at Việt Nam’s ports is expected to maintain growth, with deep-water ports in particular set to record higher efficiency thanks to larger vessel deployment and the accelerated development of infrastructure, which will help enhance competitiveness, according to MBS Securities JSC.

The project was approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on December 19, 2023. Previously, on December 5 last year, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a meeting of the Government’s standing members to discuss proposed mechanisms and policies to step up the project.

Retail sales of goods in January was estimated at VNĐ487.4 trillion, accounting for the largest share and increasing 9.3 per cent year-on-year.

Circular No. 30/2025/TT-BKHCN clearly stipulates the conditions and technical standards applicable to used equipment imported into Việt Nam, with the aim of ensuring safety, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and alignment with the sustainable development orientation of the domestic semiconductor industry.

The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is emerging as more than a seasonal trade promotion event but a platform which lays the groundwork for a more structured and sustainable trade between Việt Nam and Malaysia amid shifting regional investment flows and supply chains.

Marico said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Marico South-East Asia Corporation, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 75 per cent equity stake in Skinetiq, valuing the Vietnamese company at US$40 million.

Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW is emerging as a key catalyst for restructuring state-owned enterprises in HCM City, as the city accelerates efforts to consolidate resources, build large public sector corporations and enable them to drive growth in an increasingly competitive economic landscape, according to experts.

While food supply concerns previously centred on availability and prices, the focus has now shifted clearly towards quality and safety.

Each product is linked to stories of local raw material zones, livelihoods and a gradual shift toward safer and more sustainable farming practices.

Vietnamese enterprises should step up direct investment in the US to reduce tariff risks while gaining access to advanced technology, capital and a strong innovation ecosystem, the Vietnamese Consul General in San Francisco said.