Việt Nam News

VMARK Vietnam Design Week & Award 2026 and DESIGNITY 2026 were launched in HCM City to celebrate design excellence, strengthen links between the furniture industry and the creative community, and enhance the global presence of Vietnamese design.

Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may not lack strategy or ambition, but many struggle to turn plans into results, business leaders and experts said at SME Forum 2026 in HCM City on Friday.

Expanding and strengthening both domestic and international partnerships will be a core pillar of MIK Group 2026 strategy

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up shipping costs and disrupting global logistics, placing additional pressure on supply chains and export activities.

For an agriculture-based economy such as Việt Nam, ensuring stable supply and managing input costs has become increasingly important to safeguard farm production against external shocks.

The route was originally scheduled for March 31 but was brought forward due to strong demand from travel companies.

The funding will support three priorities – green growth and climate adaptation, disaster-resilient rural development and climate-adaptive infrastructure in northern mountainous regions, especially for ethnic minority communities.

Experts say state-owned enterprises could play a decisive role in closing the gap between rising demand and limited supply.

PVI Insurance has maintained its A– global rating for four consecutive years, highlighting strong internal capacity, stable growth, and rising international recognition.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is stepping up promotion of Vietnamese rice to expand markets, while closely tracking supply–demand trends, prices, and import policies in key destinations.

The Top 10 reputable developers include Vinhomes, Nam Long Investment Corporation, Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC, Ecopark Group, Van Phu Invest, Taseco Land Investment JSC, Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation, DIC Corporation, BIM Land and Phu Long Real Estate Corporation.

Adding pressure to the market's sentiment, foreign investors accelerated net selling, offloading more than VNĐ1.9 trillion on HoSE.

The Scientific Union for Sustainable Tourism Development (STDe) organised a scientific seminar on transforming fair and exhibition spaces into high-value tourism products in Hà Nội on Friday.

AirlineRatings cited Vietjet’s competitive fares, expanding network and customer-focused offerings as key factors behind the recognition. The carrier has held the ultra low-cost title since 2018 and has regularly featured among the leading low-cost airlines globally.

The draft law has been added to the 2026 legislative programme is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval during the second session of the 16th legislature.

HCM City authorities have introduced a new administrative framework aimed at speeding up social housing projects by placing them in a “green lane” and “priority lane” to fast-track approvals and reduce procedural bottlenecks.

PM Chính said the top priority is to ensure no energy or fuel shortages, minimise macroeconomic impacts, and avoid disruptions to supply chains, production, business and consumption.

Việt Nam is considering listing silver bullion for trading on the Mercantile Exchange of Việt Nam to standardise transactions and improve transparency in a rapidly growing market amid volatile global prices.