Việt Nam News

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into HCM City is estimated at nearly US$2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a surge of more than 200 per cent from a year earlier, underscoring resilient investor interest despite global uncertainty, city officials said.

HCM City was placed in the list of "The 15 Centres Likely To Become More Significant" of the Global Financial Centres Index 2026, receiving 21 mentions in the past 24 months from industry experts.

Mayor Daniel Lurie affirmed that San Francisco, with its strengths in high technology and finance, stands ready to promote investment cooperation and connectivity for the development of the Vietnam International Financial Centre.

Nestlé MILO has continued its longstanding partnership with the Tiền Phong Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting endurance sports and active lifestyles in Việt Nam.

Viettel Group on March 28 celebrated 20 years of international expansion, highlighting its transformation from a domestic telecom operator into a global technology player.

The market is in a short‑term uptrend with support near 1,630 and resistance at 1,680-1,700 points.

Businesses called for clearer and more forward-looking regulatory frameworks to accelerate fintech cooperation, including mechanisms to recognise AI-driven economic entities and pilot sandbox models for emerging technologies.

A joint-venture contractor, local Hateco Group and the Netherlands-based APM Terminals B.V., won the tender for the overall development of the deep-sea container port project after their bid was approved by local authorities, igniting one of the city's key projects for long-term growth.

Viettel Post is authorised to offer 51.1 million new ordinary shares to existing shareholders at a par value of VNĐ10,000 per share. 

Việt Nam would continue working with relevant countries and partners to secure stable crude oil inputs for the refinery, while promoting solutions to facilitate the transportation of petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz to Việt Nam, including crude supply for the plant.

The proposal would continue the set of temporary measures that reduce several tax components on fuels to zero, measures first introduced under Prime Ministerial Decision 482 issued on March 26.

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker: HDB) has announced plans to establish a wholly owned commercial bank at the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) in HCM City as part of its strategy to expand its network and strengthen its presence in domestic and international markets.

The Châu Pha Agricultural Production and Services Cooperative model is widely seen as an illustration of a new direction for Việt Nam’s agriculture sector, one that combines clean production practices, modern management and proactive engagement with global markets.

At the first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology, some 750 policymakers, scientists and industry leaders mapped out how science and innovation can transform Việt Nam’s livestock sector into a modern, sustainable industry, addressing climate and disease risks, boosting productivity and aiming for higher exports and net‑zero goals by 2030.

Top priority should be given to stabilising energy prices to ease input cost pressures and ensure supply stability – the most widely supported recommendation, chosen by 61.9 per cent of surveyed firms. Businesses urged close monitoring of global fuel prices and supply risks, along with flexible measures to curb abnormal domestic price fluctuations and secure supplies of fuel and essential materials.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued Decision No. 483/QĐ-TTg approving an additional VNĐ8 trillion (US$303.74 million) from the 2026 State budget estimate for advance funding for the fuel price stabilisation fund.

Enterprises are shifting toward reasonably priced, easy-to-consume products such as tra fish, tilapia, canned items and surimi, instead of focusing mainly on high-end products like large-sized shrimp, which are facing weaker demand in some markets.

Following the capital infusion, Foxconn’s total investment in Fulian will rise to nearly $668 million, while retaining 100 per cent ownership.