Vietnam continues to stand out as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), with strong inflows recorded last year and positive prospects for 2026, according to a recent article published by Sputnik.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has made a notable impression at the South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026 in India, with Vietnam Airlines and more than 30 tourism enterprises showcasing the country’s growing aviation and tourism connectivity with India.

The 19th round of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, is taking place with highly positive signals, reflecting political determination on both sides to conclude the deal at an early date.

VOV.VN - Vietnam total import-export turnover hit more than US$930 billion in 2025, with exports exceeding US$475 billion, up 17% from 2024. The figures reflect deeper integration and growing adaptability of the national economy amid continued fluctuations in the global market.

As the pilot trading platform for crypto assets is set to be launched before February 28, many domestic enterprises are expediting preparations, from capital increases to system upgrades, in a bid to seize opportunities in the emerging market.

Though only recently operational, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCM City (VIFC–HCMC) has reported encouraging initial results, signalling strong investor confidence and positioning itself as a gateway for large-scale capital flows into Vietnam.

Vietnam’s shrimp exports are receiving positive signals from its two largest markets, China and the US, creating momentum for the sector at the start of 2026.

VOV.VN - KURZ Vietnam Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Germany’s KURZ Group, has broken ground on Phase 2 of its manufacturing plant at the Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh Industrial Park.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies 2026 (VIATT 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26, with 450 textile and garment enterprises participating to strengthen trade ties and expand orders.

Vietjet has been named 'Global Best Place to Work in 2026' and received two other international human resources awards at the World HRD Congress in India, as the carrier seeks to strengthen its multinational workforce and global brand.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Construction has approved a master plan to expand Da Nang International Airport, increasing its designed capacity to 20 million passengers per year by 2030, with a long-term vision to 2050.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s import-export turnover totaled US$41.67 billion in the first half of February, lifting cumulative trade value from the beginning of 2026 to February 15 to US$130.18 billion, up 36.9% year on year, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - As the Philippines has decided to slash rice imports during Vietnam’s peak harvest season, mounting domestic pressure is forcing the rice industry to speed up restructuring, improve quality, and diversify export markets to maintain growth.

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.

Since the beginning of 2024, Ho Chi Minh City has removed the registration of 1,662 fishing vessels that were damaged, no longer operational, or ineligible under regulations.

Following the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the labour market in Ho Chi Minh City has swiftly regained momentum, with recruitment demand rising sharply across key sectors.

VOV.VN - In line with its strong commitments at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26), Vietnam regards agriculture as one of its key pillars, with room for sustainable growth and an important role in safeguarding national resources.

VOV.VN - Hanoi has set a target of building one to three enterprises capable of ranking among Southeast Asia’s Top 500 companies, as the capital moves to restructure its state sector and strengthen its role in key strategic industries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s coffee exports exceeded US$1 billion in January 2026, marking a strong start to the year for the world’s largest robusta producer, though global supply recovery could weigh on prices in the months ahead.

VOV.VN - Da Nang is accelerating its ambition to become a regional innovation hub, deepening ties with partners from Dubai and global investors as part of a broader strategy to position the city at the forefront of digital and emerging technologies.

Vietnam Airlines will temporarily suspend all flights to and from Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong province from March 4 to August 25, following the airport’s scheduled closure for runway and taxiway repairs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tilapia exports are recording strong growth amid fluctuations in the global seafood market, with the US leading the surge as shipments to the highly lucrative market posted triple-digit growth of 173% in 2025.

VOV.VN - The Government of Vietnam on February 24 issued a resolution on an Action Programme to implement the Politburo’s Resolution 79 on the development of the state sector.

France’s public investment bank Bpifrance has recently ranked Vietnam among the five most promising export destinations for French companies in 2026, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Petrovietnam Ca Mau Fertiliser Corporation (PVCFC), a subsidiary of Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam), has successfully exported its first shipment of 40,000 tonnes of fertiliser to the US, one of the world’s largest and most demanding import markets.

The strategy for 2026–2030 must continue to ensure progress and equity in equal access to finance and credit for all groups, leaving no one behind in the development process, particularly those in rural, remote, mountainous, border, and island areas; poor households, students, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Major fuel distributors and domestic refineries are accelerating preparations to ensure sufficient supply, infrastructure and technical capacity for the nationwide sale of E10 biofuel starting June 1.

Nearly one year since the issuance of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private sector development, significant shifts in governance thinking, coupled with the private sector’s proactive adaptation, have generated fresh momentum for the economy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s securities sector has set key goals for 2026, including market upgrade, enhanced transparency and the early launch of carbon credit and digital asset trading platforms.

Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on January 6, 2026, reaffirms the leading role of the state sector in the socialist-oriented market economy while requesting stronger governance reform, deeper power decentralisation, more effective public investment, and expanded cooperation with the private sector.