Việt Nam's market upgrade enters crucial test phase ahead of reviews

Kojima Kazunobu, consultant for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and expert from the DAIWA Institute of Research, spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao to share his insights into the implications of the reclassification, the market's internal readiness and priorities for future reforms.

Saigon Co.op targets double-digit growth in 2026

Saigon Union of Trading Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op), the country's leading supermarket chain, targets double-digit sales growth in 2026, opening nearly 100 new stores and increasing e-commerce revenues by 30 per cent.

HCM City hosts VietShrimp Asia, Aquaculture Vietnam

The VietShrimp Aquaculture International Fair and Việt Nam’s International Aquaculture Industry Event opened in HCM City on March 18, showcasing a wide range of products, technologies and services supporting modern aquaculture development.

Việt Nam’s beverage chain market exceeds US$1.3 billion

Its report Southeast Asia Coffee and Tea Chains 2026 shows Việt Nam’s coffee chain segment reached $725 million last year, up 27 per cent year-on-year, the region’s second-fastest growth after Malaysia. Tea chains were valued at $617 million, rising 28 per cent, behind Thailand.

Việt Nam seeks enhanced financial, banking cooperation with China

With Việt Nam–China trade relations expanding robustly, and Việt Nam offering increasingly competitive investment incentives, the country is expected to attract more Chinese enterprises. This, in turn, presents further opportunities for ICBC to support Chinese businesses operating in Việt Nam.

“Vietnamese Goods Vitality” event boosts domestic consumption, digital outreach

The event is among a series of initiatives planned for 2026 to stimulate the consumption of locally made products. Beyond serving as a showcase for goods, it is designed as a platform connecting businesses, consumers and key opinion leaders (KOLs), thereby enhancing the visibility of Vietnamese brands amid rapid digital transformation.

Lâm Đồng aims for 60 per cent of SMEs to operate online

The Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng has launched its E-commerce Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period, aiming for 60 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to conduct business on e-commerce platforms by 2030.

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