Việt Nam News

Việt Nam is front-and-centre within the global hospitality investment conversation and two landmark transactions underscore the country's emergence as a major player in the regional hospitality investment market, experts said.

The Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair – VIFA Expo 2026 – will take place from March 8 to 11 at two venues in HCM City: SKY EXPO (Quang Trung Software City, Trung Mỹ Tây Ward) and WTC EXPO (Bình Dương Ward).

Following a decade of strong growth in users, products and transaction volumes, major platforms are gradually retreating from the cash-burning strategy which had been previously used widely to compete for market share.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday required key oil and gas traders, producers and distributors to implement measures to ensure domestic fuel supply amid the complex situation in the global oil market.

The loans are expected to come from government bond issuance, ODA loans, preferential foreign loans, international bond issuance, and other legitimate financial sources.

This is the first time such short-form “.vn” domains — regarded as limited and high-value digital resources — will be allocated through a public auction.

Backed by major investors including Intel, Saigon High-Tech Park is reshaping HCM City’s high-tech landscape as it pushes toward global research standards.

The sector aims to maintain steady output growth while shifting its focus to higher value-added production, improved product and service quality, and stronger brand positioning for Vietnamese textiles and garments in global markets.

Amid global geopolitical uncertainty and evolving domestic policy priorities, investors are closely watching the direction of capital flows and asset allocation trends.

Traditionally regarded as an auspicious occasion for businesspeople, the Day of the God of Wealth has long been associated with the custom of buying gold to pray for prosperity and financial luck. The ritual has evolved into a recurring seasonal highlight of the domestic gold market.

Moody’s Ratings recognised the relatively ample fiscal space, a solid debt repayment capacity, and a robust reform programme by the Vietnamese Government, saying these reforms will help improve institutional quality and strengthen the national creditworthiness.

The Customs Department has requested customs units to continue handling import procedures in line with the guidance of the relevant ministries and agencies, ensuring timely customs clearance while maintaining strict oversight.

The EFTA side highly appreciated Việt Nam’s efforts and its market access proposals, while reaffirming the bloc’s traditional strengths in promoting private investment and technology transfer.

In February, Quảng Ninh authorities rolled out synchronised measures to sustain production and business activities while ensuring a well-organised Lunar New Year for residents. The province welcomed 4.1 million visitors, including more than 1.1 million during the Tết holiday alone.

Also providing some support to the market, foreign investors returned to a net buying position on HoSE after two sessions prioritising sell-offs.

South Korean firm HS Hyosung Quảng Nam plans to start construction on the polyester curtain fabric and industrial fibre production plant at the Tam Thăng Expanded Industrial Park with an investment of US$100 million in the first quarter of 2026, and expects the plant to be operational by the end of this year.

The products under investigation include ceramic tiles, such as floor, pavement, hearth or wall tiles, ceramic mosaic cubes and similar products, whether mounted on a backing or not.

With the legal framework now in place and the pilot roadmap under way, the country’s crypto asset market is expected to gradually enter a more regulated development phase.