Automaker VinFast has signed cooperation agreements with 30 universities and colleges specialising in engineering nationwide, aiming to standardise training programmes, curricula and learning materials, and develop a high-quality workforce for the production and maintenance of electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam.

2026 marks a turning point for Vietnam’s fast-evolving e-commerce sector, shifting from high-speed expansion to a more regulated, standardised phase that levels the playing field for multichannel and cross-border platforms.

Vietnam, particularly Ho Chi Minh City, is emerging as a new destination for billion-dollar capital flows into data centre real estate, driven by rapid AI adoption and a growing push for digital infrastructure.

The Vietnam Digital Asset Investors Community (VIDA) was officially launched by the Vietnam Blockchain and Digital Asset Association (VBA) in Hanoi on January 15.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on January 15 led a Government delegation to work with the south central province of Khanh Hoa’s key leaders to review the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project and discuss solutions to address outstanding difficulties and bottlenecks related to the project.

VOV.VN - With a target of double-digit GDP growth in 2026-2030 and the ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2045, many economists say Vietnam’s economy needs to move quickly to redefine its growth model, with stronger economic restructuring toward greater efficiency, sustainability and innovation.

The Vietnamese aviation market has just seen the arrival of a new airline, Crystal Bay Airlines.

VOV.VN - Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA), a newly established airline owned by Vietnam’s Sun Group, will launch an international service on March 29, connecting Phu Quoc directly with Taipei (Taiwan, China), the carrier said on January 15.

VOV.VN - The Hai Phong People’s Committee in coordination with relevant units broke ground on three industrial parks with a combined investment of VND19 trillion on January 15, as part of activities to celebrate the 14th Party National Congress and to attract investment and spur the city’s socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s retail petrol prices rose on January 15 after five consecutive downward adjustments, according to the latest price decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Indian businesses and industry associations have expressed strong interest in participating in Vietnam Spring Fair 2026, viewing the event as an important platform to expand partnerships and market presence in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang desires to augment cooperation with the Republic of Korea (RoK) in investment, high technology, human resource training, cultural and tourism exchanges, and community-based programmes.

A cooperation agreement on airline ticket payments via UNITEL services was signed on January 13 in Vientiane, Laos between Star Fintech, a member of Star Telecom (Unitel) – a Viettel joint venture in Laos, and Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on January 15 officially broke ground on the Can Gio Bridge project, one of four key infrastructure projects launched simultaneously in celebration of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

VOV.VN - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam is expected to mark a major shift in the country’s development mindset, including the establishment of a new growth model aimed at sustaining high economic growth over the coming decades.

Vietjet Air will transport apricot and peach blossoms on domestic flights from/to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Da Lat and Hai Phong from January 15 to February 28 on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, at VND450,000 (US$17.13) per bundle (excluding taxes and fees).

Vietnam has crossed a symbolic threshold, with the number of operating businesses nationwide surpassing one million, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO), underlining the growing weight of the business sector in the economy.

Vietnamese consumers spent more than VND1.17 trillion (US$44.5 million) a day on online shopping in 2025, with revenues for major e-commerce platforms soaring sharply, statistics from data market research platform Metric.vn show.

A growing number of recent articles and reports by international media outlets and economic forums suggest that Vietnam is entering a new phase of development, underpinned by a long-term vision and structural reforms that are laying the foundations for sustainable growth over the medium and long term.

Scheduled from February 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, the National Spring Fair 2026 is expected to create vibrant trading momentum from the beginning of the year.

Vietnam’s automobile market posted double-digit growth with nearly 376,000 vehicles sold by members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) in 2025.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien on January 13 held a working session with a delegation from the US Embassy on the US-Vietnam aquaculture value chain partnership project.

VOV.VN - The Philippines plans to sign an agreement to import an initial 2.5 million tonnes of rice from Vietnam as part of its 2026 procurement strategy.

VOV.VN - Two-way trade between Vietnam and India reached a record $16.46 billion in 2025, up 10.5% from a year earlier, with Vietnam posting a growing trade surplus, Vietnamese customs data showed.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports to the United States rose 28.1% year on year in 2025 to more than US$153.1 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics, machinery and garments, data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade showed.

The People’s Committee of Ca Mau province and China's Pacific Construction Group (PCG) on January 13 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strategic cooperation for planning and developing the urban railway network, and implementing a transit-oriented development (TOD) model.

Standard Chartered has maintained a positive view of Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2026, although its growth forecast remains more cautious than the Government’s ambitious 10% target.

The 22nd International Exhibition on Automotive, Motorcycle, Electric Vehicle and Supporting Industries (Autotech & Accessories 2026) is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 21-24.

In recent years, economic and trade ties between Vietnam and China have been continously strengthened and upgraded, becoming one of the key pillars of China – ASEAN cooperation, according to a Chinese expert.

VOV.VN - Economic experts say the development goals and indicators for the 2026-2030 period outlined in the draft Political Report to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam are fully achievable. The country has prepared the necessary conditions for this pivotal stage of development.