Real estate bonds dominate 2026 repayment pressure
According to market data, a concentrated wave of redemptions is expected to put significant pressure on a class of bonds that have been flagged as problematic.
Strategic FDI attraction: from record numbers to real transformation
In 2025, the momentum accelerated further: disbursed FDI capital climbed to US$27.62 billion, the highest level in five years, while total registered capital exceeded $38 billion. Yet numbers alone do not define success. The strategic question confronting Việt Nam today is not how much FDI it can attract, but how effectively it can shape, filter and leverage that investment to serve long-term national interests.
PMI hits four-month high in February
The PMI rise signalled a solid monthly improvement in the health of the sector, extending the current sequence of strengthening business conditions to eight months.
Việt Nam's rice sector enters new era with higher value, new income
Output for the 2025–2026 crop year is forecast at 556.4 million tonnes, with many countries achieving food self-sufficiency.
VN-Index loses over 34 points on risk-off sentiment
However, oil and gas stocks received strong support from robust gains in the international oil prices after the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend.
Viettel Solutions wins submarine telecom company of the year award
The award underscores the company’s growing role in expanding Việt Nam’s international connectivity through strategic participation in major undersea cable systems and global network integration.
SME forum 2026 to focus on sustainable growth and leadership capacity
SME Forum 2026, a leadership platform for founders and senior executives of Vietnamese enterprises, will be held on March 20, focusing on how businesses can build sustainable growth in an increasingly volatile market.
Escalating Middle East tensions prompt MoIT advisory
The ministry warned that global prices for fuel, crude oil and consumer goods could rise in the near future.
HCM City travel firms activate emergency response as Middle East tensions disrupt flights
Travel companies in HCM City have activated emergency response protocols and round-the-clock coordination systems to safeguard Vietnamese tourists after escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted international flight operations.
Gold extends gains as Middle East tensions boosts safe-haven rush
Domestic gold prices extended their rally on March 2 as increased buying and geopolitical tensions drove bullion to fresh multi-week highs.
Over 4,400 Middle East airline passengers in Việt Nam affected by airspace closures
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have forced widespread airspace closures, disrupting global aviation and affecting more than 4,400 passengers of regional carriers in Việt Nam.
Rising rates reshape property market
A surging interest rates directly determine repayment capacity and long-term financial performance.
Banks to see new wave of recruitments for digital skills
The banking sector is expected to see a new wave of recruitment this year after major layoffs in 2025 as lenders brace for strong credit growth while accelerating digital transformation.
Việt Nam aims to promote derivatives market with a dedicated law
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is seeking public feedback on a proposed Law on Commodity Derivatives Trading to close regulatory gaps and establish a comprehensive legal framework for the country’s fast-growing derivatives market.
Large private banks aim to maintain high credit growth in 2026
VCBS believes that dynamic private banks are expected to continue leading credit growth with a projected loan portfolio expansion exceeding 20 per cent.
VietinBank continues to sell 19.3M SGP shares
This move comes after the bank successfully sold 275,500 shares from its previous offering.
Market opens March with cautious optimism amid pressure for correction
Investors are advised to maintain their current portfolios while waiting for opportunities to increase positions during any market corrections.
Investors eye Việt Nam's hotel market
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.
Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair attracts 650 exhibitors
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).
After the boom, Việt Nam’s e-commerce market becomes a tougher game
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.
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