Việt Nam News

The Minister of Finance will serve as chair of the appraisal council, following the Prime Minister’s earlier directive in Official Notice No. 21/TB-VPCP dated January 11, 2026.

Việt Nam’s fragrant rice exports are continuing to gain traction in the European market, with authorities certifying more than 380 tonnes of shipments eligible for preferential tariffs under the EU–Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vietnamese wood and interior products are now present in more than 160 countries and territories, with the US market alone making up over half of the sector’s total export value.

Vietnam’s Viettel has been ranked the world’s strongest telecom brand in 2026 by Brand Finance, topping the sector with a AAA+ rating and a Brand Strength Index score of 89.9.

This collaboration marks the first engagement between Ericsson and VNPT in the airport industry, leveraging advanced cellular connectivity to enable greater agility and advance airport operations across the country.

The enterprises registered combined capital of about VNĐ313.7 trillion (US$12 billion) and more than 167,500 employees.

This approach is expected to create financial value while strengthening the competitiveness of Vietnamese firms and accelerating innovation and modernisation across key industries.

This measure, through which ASEAN countries can provide petroleum supplies to neighbors facing shortages of at least 10 percent of their requirements, comes as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

The funds play an important role in supporting socio-economic development at the local level, particularly in rural areas and within the collective economy.

Tariff moves from the US are increasing costs and risks, while also making US businesses more cautious about importing shrimp from Việt Nam.

The draft strategy also set a target that 95 per cent of the population aged 15 and over will have bank accounts by 2030.

The geopolitical situation is creating three major layers of risk for Vietnamese firms: energy price volatility, logistics disruptions and exchange rate fluctuations.

From capital increases to potential M&A deals and leadership reshuffles, this year’s bank AGMs are set to shape the sector’s next phase of growth.

According to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance, the index of industrial production (IIP) in February was estimated to decrease 18.4 per cent from the previous month but increase 1% year on year. Overall, in the January–February period, the IIP rose 10.4 per cent compared with the same period last year.

Amid ongoing market volatility, investors should uphold disciplined investment strategies and diligently manage risks.

Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set a target for Việt Nam’s cashew kernel exports of around 800,000 tonnes, worth about US$5 billion.

Globally, metro systems are evolving beyond their traditional role as public transportation infrastructure to become the backbone of smart city ecosystems, enabling Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), multimodal connectivity, digital mobility platforms such as Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and data-driven operations that enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.

Measures have been implemented to strengthen economic and trade ties with Indonesia and promote the Việt Nam–Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on supporting Vietnamese companies to expand investment and operations in Indonesia.