Việt Nam News

HCM City has set a target of more than 10 per cent economic growth in 2026, seeking double-digit expansion in line with central government requirements, city leaders said at a conference on January 6.

In 2022, Cambodia's Angkor Air also launched a route from Seam Reap to Đà Nẵng, with three direct flights per week.

Covering over 10,000 sq.m, the exhibition is expected to host around 500 domestic and foreign booths representing companies from over 20 countries, showcasing advancements in industrial manufacturing technologies and equipment.

The agreement marks the global launch of the Unscripted by Hyatt brand and will expand Hyatt’s presence beyond major cities to new destinations including Cần Thơ, Tuy Hòa and Hải Phòng, the companies said in a joint statement.

Việt Nam has raised deposits required for participation in residential land auctions to as much as 50 per cent of the starting price and introduced bans of up to five years for winning bidders who fail to fulfil payment obligations to curb speculation and market distortions.

VietAGROS 2026 will serve as a technology-focused platform showcasing advanced technologies, machinery, equipment and new production processes for the agricultural sector in the Mekong Delta and across Việt Nam.

Between 2020 and 2025, authorities nationwide detected and handled about 120,000 - 190,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods each year with trade fraud accounting for the largest share of around 79-88 per cent.

Amid an uneven recovery of real estate investment across the Asia-Pacific region, Việt Nam has emerged as an increasingly favoured destination.

A resolution provides the key legal framework for advancing the Cái Mép Hạ Free Trade Zone (FTZ), attracting strategic investors and supporting economic expansion across the southern key economic region.

Financing is crucial to meet stringent ESG standards from discerning export markets like the European Union (EU), the US and Japan. This includes costs for certifications such as GlobalGAP and organic farming, along with establishing traceability systems.

PM Phạm Minh Chính stressed the need to turn institutions from a “bottleneck” into a national competitive advantage, and to shift from a “management” mindset to one of “creating and nurturing a development ecosystem.”

The plan calls for stronger trade and investment promotion activities in Israel to inform Israeli businesses about Việt Nam’s investment climate and advantages, thereby expanding bilateral trade ties, attracting foreign investment into priority sectors and promoting Vietnamese goods to Israeli consumers and importers.

This marked the highest-ever monthly sales level for Hòa Phát’s construction steel in the region.

Under the transaction, Standard Chartered acted as the sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner for a US$70 million Syndicated Secured Short-Term Loan Facility for Stavian Chemical.

The insurance market continues to experience steady growth, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

As the market successfully crossed the 1,800-point mark just days into the new year, it has set high expectations among investors.

An Bình Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ABBANK) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue additional shares to existing shareholders to raise its charter capital by 30 per cent to VNĐ13.45 trillion (US$511.2 million).

Việt Nam faced 21 new trade defence cases from 11 markets in 2025, bringing the cumulative total to 298 investigations from 25 territories.