Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has underscored three key pillars for the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), including legal, digital, governance and workforce infrastructure.

The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported on February 11 that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, surging 95% from a year earlier.

Ho Chi Minh City has announced the founding members and strategic investors of the freshly launched Vietnam International Financial Centre there (VIFC-HCMC), outlining its market structure and operational direction.

Vietnam continues to attract strong interest from international organisations and global investors, even as the world economy faces ongoing uncertainty related to geopolitics, trade tensions and monetary policy shifts, according to various reports from international organisations and media.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on February 11 launched its international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), a move Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described as a strategic step to help the country move from a capital recipient to a market shaper amid shifting global investment flows.

VOV.VN - During his working trip to Vietnam, Åsmund Aukrust, Minister of International Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, has spoken to the press about the outlook for bilateral cooperation, particularly in green growth, energy and environmental protection.

VOV.VN - 2025 was the most successful year on record for Vietnam’s cinnamon industry, with export volume climbing to 120,295 tonnes and value achieving US$300.2 million, the highest in the industry’s history, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

The Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC) announced that an additional 368 foreign investors and foreign-invested economic organisations owning more than 50% of charter capital (18 organisations and 350 individuals) were granted securities trading codes in January 2026.

Vietnam will release preliminary results of its 2026 Economic Census seven months earlier than originally planned after adjustments to the census timeline, according to senior statistics officials at a meeting in Hanoi on February 9.

Vietnam’s total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in January was estimated at VND632.4 trillion (US$24.43 billion), up 2.6% month on month and 9.3% year on year, according to newly released data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

With the Law on E-Commerce set to take effect in July 2026, consumers can expect a safer online shopping environment, while compliant businesses will gain a solid foundation for sustainable growth of the e-commerce market.

Marico Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer products companies operating in global beauty and wellness, aims to expand its direct-to-consumer presence in Vietnam through the acquisition of a majority stake in local skincare company Skinetiq Joint Stock Company.

VOV.VN - Resolution 79 recently issued by the Politburo identifies State-owned enterprises (SOEs) not only as a key pillar of the economy but also as “catalytic capital” that activates and leads investment flows across society.

VOV.VN - Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on February 10 underscored the strategic importance of developing the National Oil Refining and Energy Centre at Dung Quat Economic Zone, describing it as a rare opportunity for Quang Ngai province and a project of national significance.

VOV.VN - The launch ceremony of the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) is scheduled to take place on February 11 at the Vietnam International Financial Centre building, located at 8 Nguyen Hue Street, Sai Gon Ward, according to a plan recently issued by the municipal People’s Committee.

Vietnam and Brazil have taken a step toward strengthening bilateral trade and business ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between two leading business promotion organisations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as a strategic market for financial companies from the Republic of Korea (RoK), as securities firms and asset managers step up operations to keep pace with the country’s strong economic growth and a population of nearly 100 million, industry insiders said on February 10.

VOV.VN - The government has ordered the expedited launch of trading platforms for digital assets, gold and real estate by February 28, 2026, in an attempt to enhance transparency and ensure the safe and orderly operation of these markets.

As Vietnam steps up efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted, adopting digital technology and data-driven management for fishing vessels has become a key solution to strengthen fisheries governance in marine capture activities.

Vietnam is ramping up efforts to make its seaport system more eco-friendly, as part of a wider maritime development plan and its pledge to reach net-zero emissions.

Events like the Spring Fair are emerging as strategic catalysts, helping Vietnamese enterprises enhance technological capacity, meet stringent international standards and strengthen their global competitiveness beyond mere export turnover.

Container throughput at Vietnam’s ports is expected to maintain growth, with deep-water ports in particular set to record higher efficiency thanks to larger vessel deployment and the accelerated development of infrastructure, which will help enhance competitiveness, according to MBS Securities JSC.

The first Glorious Spring Fair 2026, which is underway in Hanoi from February 2 - 13, is not only a shopping destination for the Lunar New Year of the Horse, but also a rendezvous connecting businesses and cooperatives with consumers and domestic and international partners.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as a priority destination in the selective relocation strategies of global high-tech investors, supported by its stable manufacturing environment, competitive cost structure, and strong integration into global supply chains, according to experts.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi People’s Committee has released its 2026 international economic integration plan, aiming to attract US$4.5 billion in FDI, enhance global competitiveness, and reinforce the capital’s leading role in Vietnam’s socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - Experience in developed economies shows that building “healthy” businesses requires active state policies to strengthen corporate fundamentals. In Vietnam, however, such mechanisms remain constrained by persistent structural bottlenecks.

The disbursement of public investment in 2025 hit a five-year high although the Government fell short of its target of fully disbursing the plan, according to the Ministry of Finance.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Germany, in coordination with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit) and the Selgros wholesale hypermarket chain, has organised “Vietnamese Goods Day” at the Selgros Berlin Lichtenberg supermarket to promote Vietnamese agricultural exports to the German market.

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s HD Hyundai Ecovina have been granted an investment licence for its industrial park on 101.6ha with total capital of US$335 million in Dung Quat Economic Zone.