On February 18, in a monumental move that underscores the deepening economic partnership between the United States and Vietnam, Sun Phu Quoc Airways, a subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group, has finalised an agreement with Boeing to purchase 40 of its state-of-the-art 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jets. The deal, valued at an estimated $22.5 billion, marks one of the largest commercial aviation contracts in Vietnam's history and represents a significant boost to bilateral trade.
Phú Quốc International Airport achieved a new operational milestone on February 14, 2026, handling 50 international flights in a single day, the highest daily figure since its opening in 2012. The airport processed a total of 30,651 passengers, underscoring the island's strong performance during the peak travel season leading up to the Lunar New Year.
Hồ Chí Minh City officially inaugurated No.1 Lý Thái Tổ Park, a 4.3-hectare public space developed with a total investment of more than VND 263 billion. The project was implemented under the city’s policy of converting idle land into public parks and was completed ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. More than a memorial dedicated to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, the park introduces a humane and contemplative green space into the centre of the city.
Immediately after officially becoming a strategic investor in the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Hồ Chí Minh City (VIFC–HCMC), Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank – HOSE: NAB) implemented a series of strategic partnership agreements to deploy practical solutions, concretising its role and commitment to building a green, modern and integrated financial centre.
Sun Group officially inaugurated the Aqua Adventure zone at Sun World Vũng Tàu on February 12, marking the debut of one of the largest and most technologically advanced beachfront water parks in the region.
Sun Group on February 11 signed a strategic partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), a Dubai-headquartered multinational specialising in the development and operation of upscale beach clubs, restaurants and lifestyle entertainment destinations, in a move aimed at elevating Việt Nam’s tourism offering to a new level.
Sun Group on February 12 officially announced the handover and transition of the management and operation of Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh to Hilton, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups. This milestone marks a significant new chapter in Quảng Ninh Province’s four-season wellness tourism development strategy.
With explosive growth, the milk tea market is becoming increasingly competitive, as brands adapt to local preferences with affordable pricing. Yet the question of whether low-cost products can maintain high quality remains.
FE CREDIT has launched a series of pre-Tết (Lunar New Year) community engagement activities across 20 provinces and cities nationwide, bringing festive spirit to traditional markets, motorbike dealerships and cafés while offering practical consumer finance solutions to help people prepare for the holiday.
The Konagamana Buddha Statue is enshrined in many well-known Buddhist countries around the world. In Vietnam, however, visitors can only pay homage to this particularly majestic 'Golden Buddha' at Bà đen Mountain in Tây Ninh.
Sun Phú Quốc Airways, a member of Sun Group, on February 4 successfully hosted the agent seminar 'Phú Quốc – Your Ultimate Escape' in Taipei (Taiwan, China), welcoming nearly 100 guests from leading travel agencies.
As Việt Nam enters a new phase of development with higher demands for growth quality and sustainability, the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) is increasingly recognised not just as short-term capital but also as a long-term strategic driver of innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable prosperity. Among these, Unilever Vietnam stands out as one of the pioneering FDI enterprises that has accompanied Việt Nam’s journey of economic advancement for three decades.
Gourmet Traveller, one of Australia’s most prestigious travel magazines, has ranked Phú Quốc third on its list of the Top 10 Trending Destinations for 2026, describing Việt Nam’s “Pearl Island” as a standout model of next-generation tourism, where high-end resorts coexist sustainably with nature.
No longer limited to check-ins or resort stays, a growing number of Korean travellers are choosing a very different way to travel: putting on their running shoes and setting off. With conditions well-suited to outdoor running, Phú Quốc is gradually emerging as a new destination on the race-cation map of South Korea’s running community.
UNIQLO continues to redefine daily essentials with subtle innovations in form and palette, offering fresh styling perspectives for the new season.
Đồng Nai Province is witnessing a significant shift in investment capital flows, as both domestic and foreign investors raise their expectations regarding technology, environmental performance, and operational efficiency. This shift is driving the industrial real estate market to adapt more rapidly, accelerating the development of ready-built warehouses and factories that meet international green and sustainability standards.
On January 22, 2026, Symphony of the Green Island, produced by Sun Group and a highlight of Cat Ba’s summer 2025 season, secured a rare double victory at the 2025 Blooloop Innovation Awards, marking a milestone for Việt Nam’s live entertainment industry.
THABICO Tien Giang Food Industry JSC, a factory under Thabico Group, is taking part in the food and beverage trade event Gulfood Dubai 2026, promoting high quality agricultural products and ingredient solutions for industrial production and meeting international standards.
