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Digital workforce drives productivity gains

Việt Nam - Canada ties gain fresh momentum

Việt Nam and Canada are deepening economic ties through stronger trade and legal cooperation. The Việt Nam Initiative for Strengthening Trade (VIST) is set to support business certainty and long-term investment between the two countries.

Rising Tết travel prices fail to dampen spending on experiences

Tour prices for the upcoming Tết holiday are generally 5 per cent to 15 per cent higher than a year earlier, depending on destination and departure date, according to several travel agencies.

HCM City tightens grip on e-commerce as year-end shopping risks mount

As the Lunar New Year approaches, online shopping demand in HCM City is surging, bringing with it heightened risks of trade fraud, counterfeit goods and substandard products circulating on digital platforms.

Viettel Post plans to issue over 51 million shares

The expected offering price is VNĐ10,000 per share, which is approximately 90 per cent lower than the closing price of VNĐ102,000 per share on February 12.

40 years of renewal lay solid ground for Việt Nam’s new growth chapter

Looking back, from a poor, war-torn and underdeveloped country, Việt Nam has travelled a long and challenging path yet proud with far-reaching achievements that have strengthened the country’s economic capacity, social resilience and international standing.

Ministry drafts new criteria for national brand products to encourage innovation

The ministry is drafting tougher criteria for the Việt Nam National Brand Programme, aiming to lift national competitiveness and target 1,000 products by 2030, nationwide.

Việt Nam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption

According to the department, pork has a significant impact on the food market and the consumer price index (CPI).

Glorious Spring Fair 2026 plants 'seed for prosperity': PM

After 12 days of vibrant activities at the Vietnam Exposition Centre, the fair drew more than 500,000 visitors from across the country as well as international delegations.

A 5,300-ha specialised economic zone founded in Hải Phòng

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has approved Hải Phòng’s specialised economic zone to boost hi-tech industry and services while strengthening regional links and growth.

Việt Nam-Canada trade poised for further growth: minister

Economic ties between the two countries are gaining strong momentum, driven by expanding trade flows and growing cooperation across strategic sectors.

Spring Fair 2026 provides gateway for Việt Nam-Morocco trade engagement

Trade fairs with diverse international participation create positive competitive pressures for Vietnamese goods.

Indices close the Snake year on a positive note

Foreign transactions remained a positive force, with net purchases of over VNĐ196.17 billion on the HoSE and nearly VNĐ29 billion on HNX.

Spring Fair closes, drawing 500,000 visitors over 10 days

The Spring Fair in Hà Nội closed on Friday after drawing large crowds, international business interest and a sharp rise in sales for many vendors.

Philippine firms seek partnerships at Glorious Spring Fair 2026

Philippine businesses have shown strong interest in exploring cooperation opportunities in Vietnamese agricultural products such as cashew nuts, cacao and coffee.

Rising interest rates challenge investors in 2026

Investors are advised to be prudent and focus on stocks with clear profit growth and solid financial foundations.

Tết car rental prices surge nationwide

With economic difficulties discouraging car purchases this year, many people still want a vehicle for holiday travel, pushing demand higher than usual.

Seafood exports under pressure from US’s tightened rules, duties

Seafood exports to the US were estimated at US$96 million in January, falling by nearly 10 per cent over the same period last year, according to statistics of the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Đồng Tháp keeps border gates clear as cross-border trade flows smoothly

Clear border gates and efficient clearance procedures are helping Đồng Tháp Province maintain steady cross-border trade with Cambodia, ensuring agricultural produce and other goods move smoothly without congestion, even during the peak Tết (Lunar New Year) period.

VN-Index soars above 1,800 point-level on large-cap stocks

Also supporting the market, foreign investors maintained a net buying position of VNĐ341 billion on the HoSE and VNĐ10.48 billion on HNX.

Auto sales up 95 per cent in January

Passenger cars accounted for the largest share with 26,102 units sold. Commercial vehicles reached 10,312 units, while special-purpose vehicles totalled 461 units.