Việt Nam News

As God of Wealth Day (the 10th day of the first lunar month, February 26 this year) approaches, the gold market has entered its most vibrant peak season. Despite prices hovering at record highs, people are flocking to buy gold for good luck, while businesses have proactively prepared ample supplies and service plans.

Also weighing on the market's sentiment, foreign investors returned to their selling spree on the HoSE, offloading over VNĐ1 trillion worth of shares.

Việt Nam is among the biggest beneficiaries, with average US tariffs on its goods falling to about 16 per cent from 21.6 per cent after a 10 per cent Section 122 surcharge took effect on February 24.

Marriott International, Inc continues to see Việt Nam as a key market, with sustained growth driven by international demand and a focus on retail.

PM Chính asked that the meeting define key tasks and solutions for all of 2026, identify breakthrough areas in science and technology, innovation and national digital transformation, and contribute to achieving the double-digit growth target and other set objectives.

Under the action programme, ministries and localities are required to review existing legal documents to promptly remove institutional bottlenecks for the State economic sector.

Textile and garment exports reached $1.8 billion, up 32.51 per cent, indicating a recovery in orders from several major markets.

French firms have strong prospects in high value-added sectors such as processed food, hi-tech agriculture, digital solutions and healthcare, with Việt Nam also serving as a key gateway to the ASEAN market.

The strategy aims to build a sustainably developed dairy processing industry with a complete value chain, from dairy herd development and increased raw milk output to high value-added processed products.

Việt Nam’s finance minister has pledged to accelerate reforms to strengthen the country’s stock market in 2026, as authorities seek to consolidate its newly upgraded emerging-market status and mobilise capital for an ambitious new phase of economic growth.

Home loan interest rates at many Vietnamese banks have risen sharply in recent weeks, increasing from the previously common range of 6-8 per cent per year to around 12-14 per cent, as lenders tighten credit to the property sector and respond to mounting liquidity pressures.

Close coordination and mutual support between monetary policy, fiscal policy and other macroeconomic policies are necessary to maximise effectiveness and achieve the goals of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth and ensuring economic balance.

According to YouNet ECI, total gross merchandise volume (GMV) across Shopee, TikTok Shop, Tiki and Lazada reached VNĐ458.2 trillion (US$17.6 billion) last year, marking a 26 per cent year-on-year gain.

Of note, shrimp exporters received an early boost after the US announced lower-than-expected anti-dumping duties at its 19th administrative review (POR19) on frozen warmwater shrimp imports from Việt Nam.

With an average price jump of US$200-250 per square metre within one year for metro-adjacent real estate, the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model has emerged as one of the most important urban planning trends of the 21st century, a report from JLL said. 

Việt Nam’s tilapia exports recorded impressive growth in 2025 and are expected to maintain momentum while expanding market share in international markets in 2026, according to the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The PM directed that the legal framework be further refined to create a supportive environment for financial inclusion goals. The strategy should foster a broad array of financial products and services, modern delivery channels, and convenient, affordable access for priority groups.

The milestone underscores the company’s strong export momentum and further reinforces its leading position in Việt Nam’s fertiliser export landscape while expanding its international footprint.