Việt Nam News

HCM City is stepping up efforts to develop digital technology infrastructure and hyperscale data centres as part of its long-term strategy to build a smart city and establish an international financial centre.

Numerous enterprises and cooperatives from different localities have brought a diverse range of products to the fair, meeting a wide range of shopping needs during the Tết (Lunar New Year) season.

After more than a week, many booths have had to continuously replenish goods to meet the increased shopping demand, especially on weekends.

Digital transformation is reshaping fisheries management in Việt Nam, as authorities deploy data-driven systems to tighten vessel management, improve traceability and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

HCM City has set an ambitious target of achieving economic growth of over 10 per cent in 2026, a goal described by city leaders as both critical and highly challenging given the city’s vast economic scale.

The plan was under Decision No. 53/KH-UBND on international economic integration in 2026, aiming to create momentum for rapid and sustainable growth, while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness and position of the capital city in the context of deep integration.

Domestic trade remedy activities continued to be implemented proactively and systematically last year.

Circular 08/2026/TT-BTC is regarded as a crucial step in addressing existing technical barriers and advancing Việt Nam's stock market ranking.

For many participating businesses, the fair represents more than a seasonal trade event. It is a venue for learning, networking and reaching consumers at scale, particularly as companies increasingly turn toward local demand.

About 60 per cent of participants in a survey by Worldpanel by Numerator Vietnam said they would reduce expenses on non-essential products, reflecting a trend towards cautious and proactive consumption to balance the family budget.

The first phase of data collection is taking place nation-wide and will end on March 10, 2026.

Organisers said the fair has attracted increasing footfall day by day, with consumers buying items for family use and gift-giving as the holiday approaches.

Foreign investors also continued their net selling spree, offloading VNĐ 255.43 billion on HoSE.

They must proactively implement plans to raise and balance their capital sources, ensuring the full and timely fulfillment of credit capital needs for production, business and consumption during the country’s largest holiday.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on February 8 signed Official Dispatch No. 12/CĐ-TTg outlining key tasks and solutions for the management of monetary and fiscal policies in 2026.

Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of a nonstop service connecting Hà Nội and Amsterdam from June 2026, marking the first direct air route between Việt Nam and the Netherlands.

This initiative aims not only to address recent fluctuations in gold prices but also to create a transparent market framework that promotes macroeconomic stability and monetary policy coherence.

Entering 2026, the general expectation of the entire banking system is not only growing faster but also more sustainably.