Việt Nam News

The pepper industry needs to place greater emphasis on meeting the stringent sustainability requirements of international markets rather than chasing export volumes.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed Resolution 02/NĐ-CP outlining key tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and boost national competitiveness in 2026, with a strong focus on institutional reform, cutting business prerequisites and accelerating administrative overhaul.

Government has approved a nation-wide inter-agency legal support programmes for small and medium – sized enterprises (SMEs) and household businesses for the 2026-30 period with an aim to strengthen their legal awareness and compliance.

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn on January 15 led a Government delegation to work with the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s key leaders to review the implementation of the Ninh Thuận nuclear power project and discuss solutions to address outstanding difficulties and bottlenecks related to the project.

Việt Nam's tax authorities are rolling out support measures to help millions of household businesses adjust to significant changes in the country’s tax regime as mandatory tax declaration replaces the long-standing lump-sum tax system from January 1, 2026.

Credit flows will be guided towards projects with complete legal status, reputable developers, social housing and genuine housing demand.

The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed allowing the State Treasury of Vietnam to increase the cap on idle funds deposited at commercial banks to improve liquidity during the year-end period.

Despite the sharp increase in supply, demand remained resilient. Total apartment sales in the fourth quarter exceeded 13,500 units, lifting full-year transactions to 34,760 units. 

Gender equality in the workplace is not about favouring one gender, but about removing invisible barriers and designing systems that allow all talent to realise its full potential, speakers said at a forum held in HCM City on January 15.

VIDA's launch comes as the Vietnamese cryptocurrency market is entering a crucial transformation phase, with the Law on Digital Technology Industry officially coming into effect early this year.

Foreign investors continued their three-day trend of selling, offloading over VNĐ839 billion worth of shares on HoSE and VNĐ89.42 billion on HNX.

NSRP expects to import almost 12.5 million tonnes of crude oil in 2026, producing around 9 million tonnes of petroleum products for the domestic market.

As for the founding shareholder structure of Crystal Bay Airlines, Crystal Bay Tourism Group contributed VNĐ282 billion, equivalent to 94 per cent of the company’s charter capital.

The domestic market has seen a shift in consumer awareness. While locally made goods were once viewed as secondary choices, improvements in quality and transparency have helped OCOP products become a preferred option in many households.

Sales gained strong momentum in December, driven by aggressive promotions and incentives during the year-end peak season.

Beyond traditional gift items, Tet gift hampers this year feature a variety of creative designs and concepts, catering to the evolving tastes of modern consumers.

In the final weeks of 2025, HCM City recorded a sharp acceleration in budget revenue, pushing total collections past the VNĐ800 trillion (US$32.65 billion) mark for the first time in its history.

Việt Nam’s growth prospects for 2026 will largely depend on the recovery of domestic demand, the effectiveness of policy implementation and the continued role of public investment as a key growth driver.