HCM City has set an ambitious target of achieving economic growth of over 10 per cent in 2026, a goal described by city leaders as both critical and highly challenging given the city’s vast economic scale.
The plan was under Decision No. 53/KH-UBND on international economic integration in 2026, aiming to create momentum for rapid and sustainable growth, while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness and position of the capital city in the context of deep integration.
For many participating businesses, the fair represents more than a seasonal trade event. It is a venue for learning, networking and reaching consumers at scale, particularly as companies increasingly turn toward local demand.
About 60 per cent of participants in a survey by Worldpanel by Numerator Vietnam said they would reduce expenses on non-essential products, reflecting a trend towards cautious and proactive consumption to balance the family budget.
They must proactively implement plans to raise and balance their capital sources, ensuring the full and timely fulfillment of credit capital needs for production, business and consumption during the country’s largest holiday.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on February 8 signed Official Dispatch No. 12/CĐ-TTg outlining key tasks and solutions for the management of monetary and fiscal policies in 2026.
Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of a nonstop service connecting Hà Nội and Amsterdam from June 2026, marking the first direct air route between Việt Nam and the Netherlands.
This initiative aims not only to address recent fluctuations in gold prices but also to create a transparent market framework that promotes macroeconomic stability and monetary policy coherence.
By 2030, Việt Nam aims to have 2 million active enterprises, at least 20 large firms participating in global value chains, private sector growth of 10–12 per cent annually, and contributions of 55–58 per cent of GDP.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, HCM City cooperatives and businesses in the national One Commune One Product programme are entering their peak production period, with many scaling up output, upgrading packaging and expanding product lines to capture higher-value Tết demand.
Lâm Đồng Province is emerging as a strategic industrial hub, attracting major investors to its industrial parks and serving as a key industrial satellite for the Southern Economic Zone.
