The Philippines’ decision to slash rice imports during its peak harvest season is expected to pressure Vietnamese prices during the winter–spring harvest.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City has secured multi-billion-dollar commitments and is rapidly emerging as a new hub for global capital flows into Việt Nam.

As of February 15, seafood export turnover had reached nearly US$1.5 billion, placing it among the top three agricultural export earners.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on February 26, enabling businesses to meet and explore collaborations.

THACO INDUSTRIES, a sub-holding of auto giant Trường Hải Auto Corporation (THACO), targets revenue of over VNĐ15.8 trillion (US$630 million) in 2026 as it ramps up investment in supporting industries, railway manufacturing, and heavy and high-tech sectors.

By the end of the session, the VN-Index on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange rose 18.73 points, or 1.01 per cent, to 1,879.64 points. The recovery erased all losses recorded in the previous trading session.

Under the first scenario, the average consumer price index (CPI) would rise by about 3.6 per cent compared to 2025. The second scenario projects an increase of around 4.1 per cent, while the third estimates a rise of roughly 4.6 per cent year-on-year.

The central city’s Innovation Startup Supporting Centre (DISSC) has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international partners to advance digital trade, fintech, cryptocurrency and global innovation collaboration.

Domestic commercial banks participating in Việt Nam’s International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC–HCMC) are positioning themselves as strategic players in key segments of the emerging financial ecosystem.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for new policies to increase housing supply and improve access for middle-income earners, as rising prices push home ownership beyond the reach of many households ineligible for social housing.

The directive requires ministries and local authorities to monitor post-Tết price fluctuations, particularly for essential consumer goods and key production inputs.

Vietjet employs more than 9,000 staff, including over 1,000 international employees from 68 countries and territories.

LNG is seen as a strategic transition fuel, particularly in Asia, where governments are seeking to balance energy security with emissions reduction commitments.

Hồ Kỳ Minh, permanent deputy chairman of the Đà Nẵng People’s Committee and the head of the Executive Agency of the IFC Đà Nẵng, speaks with Việt Nam News about the future of the Việt Nam International Financial Centre (IFC), which was launched earlier this year in the central city.

The Việt Nam International Financial Centre (IFC) in the central city of Đà Nẵng, which was launched earlier this year, is set to become a modern international financial hub closely linked with the innovation ecosystem, digital technology and sustainable finance. Hồ Kỳ Minh, permanent deputy chairman of the Đà Nẵng People’s Committee and the head of the Executive Agency of the IFC Đà Nẵng, speaks with Việt Nam News about the future of the IFC centre.

The resolution marks a critical turning point, dispelling long-standing caution among investors and encouraging long-term capital commitments, said Lê Nho Thạnh from the Institute of International Economics and Law.

Analysts said the latest tariff developments present a dual impact on Việt Nam’s exports, creating short-term relief while opening a new phase of strategic adjustment in the medium and long term.

As God of Wealth Day (the 10th day of the first lunar month, February 26 this year) approaches, the gold market has entered its most vibrant peak season. Despite prices hovering at record highs, people are flocking to buy gold for good luck, while businesses have proactively prepared ample supplies and service plans.

Also weighing on the market's sentiment, foreign investors returned to their selling spree on the HoSE, offloading over VNĐ1 trillion worth of shares.

Việt Nam is among the biggest beneficiaries, with average US tariffs on its goods falling to about 16 per cent from 21.6 per cent after a 10 per cent Section 122 surcharge took effect on February 24.