Việt Nam News

Kojima Kazunobu, consultant for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and expert from the DAIWA Institute of Research, spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao to share his insights into the implications of the reclassification, the market's internal readiness and priorities for future reforms.

Saigon Union of Trading Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op), the country's leading supermarket chain, targets double-digit sales growth in 2026, opening nearly 100 new stores and increasing e-commerce revenues by 30 per cent.

Foreign investors net sold VNĐ2.6 trillion on HoSE, exerting additional pressure on the market.

Vietnam Airlines is relocating terminals at key international airports to improve service, streamline check-in and boost connectivity, bringing passengers closer to a smoother, more modern travel experience.

The win is huge for Việt Nam as for the first time in the award's 10-year run, a Vietnamese firm has actually made it to the finals.

The starting price was set at VNĐ10 million (US$380) per domain name (excluding VAT and other applicable taxes and fees). The highest winning bid reached VNĐ217 million, while the lowest matched the starting price. One domain attracted up to 85 bidding rounds, the highest recorded in the session.

The VietShrimp Aquaculture International Fair and Việt Nam’s International Aquaculture Industry Event opened in HCM City on March 18, showcasing a wide range of products, technologies and services supporting modern aquaculture development.

Urbanisation processes are being reshaped, with focus shifting from simple expansion to integrated urban development linked by modern infrastructure and higher value creation.

Việt Nam and the US are forging new tech and investment links in AI, semiconductors and renewable energy.

Its report Southeast Asia Coffee and Tea Chains 2026 shows Việt Nam’s coffee chain segment reached $725 million last year, up 27 per cent year-on-year, the region’s second-fastest growth after Malaysia. Tea chains were valued at $617 million, rising 28 per cent, behind Thailand.

With Việt Nam–China trade relations expanding robustly, and Việt Nam offering increasingly competitive investment incentives, the country is expected to attract more Chinese enterprises. This, in turn, presents further opportunities for ICBC to support Chinese businesses operating in Việt Nam.

The event is among a series of initiatives planned for 2026 to stimulate the consumption of locally made products. Beyond serving as a showcase for goods, it is designed as a platform connecting businesses, consumers and key opinion leaders (KOLs), thereby enhancing the visibility of Vietnamese brands amid rapid digital transformation.

Conflict in the Middle East is disrupting aviation and shipping routes, prompting the Ministry of Construction to propose tax and fee cuts to help stabilise transport costs and logistics activities.

The revision calls for more efficient use of domestic resources alongside imports and balanced development across the energy system, including electricity, oil and gas, coal and renewables.

Tây Ninh is strengthening its position as the country’s leading cassava hub, as the province moves to upgrade its value chain and expand exports amid deeper international integration.

The Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng has launched its E-commerce Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period, aiming for 60 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to conduct business on e-commerce platforms by 2030.

Việt Nam has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest market for branded residences, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a destination for luxury real estate investment, according to a new report by global property consultancy Savills.

International container shipping has been affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted several major trade routes. Some vessels are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing carriers to reroute their services.