Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 is estimated at nearly US$8.37 billion, up 24.2% from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.

The south-central province of Dak Lak is ramping up communication efforts targeting fishermen as part of its broader fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - Vingroup has officially submitted a document to the Government requesting to withdraw its registration to invest in the North–South high-speed railway project, citing the need to focus resources on strategic infrastructure and energy projects currently assigned for implementation.

VOV.VN - The retail prices of oil and petrol were adjusted down as of 3 p.m. on December 25 following a decision made by the Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Nearly 500 containers of Vietnamese tea have been stranded at Pakistan’s Karachi Port, prompting the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to step in to support affected businesses and address mounting losses.

The central coastal province of Thanh Hoa has seen no new incidents of fishing vessels losing vessel monitoring system (VMS) signals for over six hours, disconnections at sea for more than 10 days, or breaching authorised fishing boundaries in the past half month, amid intensified efforts to combat IUU fishing.

E-commerce is evolving from a domestic retail channel into a strategic infrastructure for export expansion, forming a “digital runway” that enables Vietnamese enterprises to reach global consumers directly, bypassing traditional distribution chains.

VOV.VN - Amid a major restructuring of global supply chains, Vietnam’s wood industry is turning to e-commerce as a more sustainable growth channel, shifting from contract manufacturing toward direct-to-consumer exports and higher value creation.

Many analysts believe that 2026 will not bring the kind of major “waves” of speculative house pricing previously seen in Vietnam’s property market. Instead, the sector is expected to operate increasingly on the basis of real value, genuine demand and the true capacity of developers.

Enhanced communication, guidance, and coordinated enforcement with strict handling of violations related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing have helped raise fishermen’s awareness and generated positive changes in IUU prevention efforts in central Quang Ngai province.

Retail sales in the first 10 months of 2025 rose 9.3% year-on-year in nominal terms and 7% in real terms, extending the recovery that began in 2024, according to a recently released report from Maybank IBG Research (Maybank).

Through the Intergovernmental Committee mechanism, Vietnam and Uzbekistan will continue to further deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields, particularly in economic-trade and scientific-technological collaboration, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang has said.

Ho Chi Minh City’s credit growth continued on a positive trajectory in 2025, with total outstanding loans estimated at over VND5 quadrillion (US$190 billion), up 0.95% from November 2025 and approximately 13.5% compared to the end of 2024.

Germany’s completion of the ratification process for the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) in 2025 – the year marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations has become a highly symbolic milestone, reflecting the depth of political and economic trust between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 demonstrates resilience and an ability to move decisively beyond major challenges, Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has told the media in Singapore.

Amid the rapid expansion of e-commerce and social networks, trade fraud and the sale of counterfeit and imitation goods have become increasingly sophisticated, posing major challenges to market surveillance and regulation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tourism industry is on track to achieve record-breaking revenue in 2025, with total earnings expected to exceed VND1 quadrillion, representing a 19% increase compared to 2024, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

VOV.VN - The ASEAN++ International Exhibition Fair Vietnam Jewelry and Antiques 2025 is set to take place at the Quan Ngua Sports Complex in Hanoi from December 27, 2025 to January 2, 2026.

VOV.VN - Amata VN PCL, a subsidiary of Thailand’s Amata Group, has received the investment registration certificate for the Amata City Phu Tho project, with a total registered capital of more than US$185 million.

As Vietnam heads into 2026 amid projections of a global economic slowdown and international trade uncertainties, existing foundations and the Government’s drastic leadership are fueling optimism for a shift toward faster, more sustainable growth phase.

Early detection, proactive action and close inter-agency coordination are key to protecting national financial security in the digital age, experts told a workshop on December 23.

VOV.VN - Australia has officially decided not to impose anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled concrete reinforcing steel originating from Vietnam.

VOV.VN - With support from the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia and the Vietnam Trade Office in Russia, a roundtable titled “Culture – Trade – Technology – Green Cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the Digital Era” was held at the Hanoi-Moscow trade centre, part of the Hanoi-Moscow Complex (Incentra) on December 23.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded its first export category surpassing US$100 billion, with shipments of computers, electronic products and components reaching nearly US$102 billion by mid-December 2025.

VOV.VN - With its strategic geographic position, Vietnam has the potential to become a regional LNG transshipment and dispatch hub, while also providing energy support for foreign-invested manufacturing supply chains, experts said at a regional energy forum in Hanoi.

China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese consumers are expected to prioritise practical and essential spending during the Lunar New Year 2026, the largest festival of the year, as economic headwinds and recent natural disasters weigh on household confidence, according to Numerator, a market research and data technology company.

Vietnam is emerging as a standout growth performer not only in Southeast Asia but across Asia as a whole, according to Professor Reena Marwah from the University of Delhi, and Secretary-General of the Association of Asia Scholars (AAS).

VOV.VN - VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, was recognized on December 22 at three of India’s prestigious automotive awards, including the ACKO Drive Awards 2026, the GaadiWaadi Editors’ Choice Awards 2026, and the Motorscribes Auto Awards 2025.

The People’s Committee of Vinh Long province held a working session on December 22 with Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities in energy, renewable energy, and the development of economic zones and industrial parks in the Mekong Delta locality.