Local petrol prices exceed VND19,000/l in third consecutive increase

Local petrol prices exceed VND19,000/l in third consecutive increase

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s retail petrol prices surpassed the VND19,000 per litre mark as of 3 p.m. on February 12 in their third consecutive increase, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam, China bolster cooperation in agricultural trade
Vietnam, China bolster cooperation in agricultural trade

Agricultural trade between Vietnam and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China has continued to record robust growth, with turnover in 2025 reaching CNY18.23 billion (about US$2.6 billion).

Vietnam, China bolster cooperation in agricultural trade
Standing Deputy PM underscores three infrastructure pillars for VIFC
Standing Deputy PM underscores three infrastructure pillars for VIFC

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.

Standing Deputy PM underscores three infrastructure pillars for VIFC
Ministry of Finance clarifies new gold bar tax amid market concerns
Ministry of Finance clarifies new gold bar tax amid market concerns

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.

Ministry of Finance clarifies new gold bar tax amid market concerns
Vietnam reports 95% jump in January auto sales
Vietnam reports 95% jump in January auto sales

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.

Vietnam reports 95% jump in January auto sales
Ho Chi Minh City announces IFC founding investors, shapes operational structure
Ho Chi Minh City announces IFC founding investors, shapes operational structure

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.

Ho Chi Minh City announces IFC founding investors, shapes operational structure
Pilot smart border gate project launched at Mong Cai-Dongxing border gate
Pilot smart border gate project launched at Mong Cai-Dongxing border gate

VOV.VN - A ceremony to launch the pilot construction of a smart border gate at the Mong Cai–Dongxing international border gate was held in Mong Cai Ward 1, Quang Ninh (Vietnam), and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) on February 11.

Pilot smart border gate project launched at Mong Cai-Dongxing border gate
Textile and garment sector looks for new room for growth amid competition
Textile and garment sector looks for new room for growth amid competition

VOV.VN - The focus of the textile and garment industry is shifting away from growth in output alone toward raising value added, improving product and service quality, and enhancing the standing of its products.

Textile and garment sector looks for new room for growth amid competition
Traditional cake-making brings higher incomes in Da Nang ahead of Tet
Traditional cake-making brings higher incomes in Da Nang ahead of Tet

VOV.VN - With the Lunar New Year or Tet approaching, traditional craft villages and household producers of rice paper, sesame crackers, pressed cakes and fish sauce in the central city of Da Nang are entering their busiest period of the year, working to meet orders for the Tet holiday market.

Traditional cake-making brings higher incomes in Da Nang ahead of Tet
Economy seen entering new growth cycle in 2026
Economy seen entering new growth cycle in 2026

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.

Economy seen entering new growth cycle in 2026
Vietnam launches International Financial Centre to tap shifting global capital flows
Vietnam launches International Financial Centre to tap shifting global capital flows

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.

Vietnam launches International Financial Centre to tap shifting global capital flows
Vietnam among Norway’s leading partners, says Minister Åsmund Aukrust
Vietnam among Norway’s leading partners, says Minister Åsmund Aukrust

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.

Vietnam among Norway’s leading partners, says Minister Åsmund Aukrust
Redefining the State’s role: Who leads the national economy’s pillars?
Redefining the State’s role: Who leads the national economy’s pillars?

VOV.VN - As Vietnam seeks to renew its growth model and strengthen competitiveness, the role of the state economic sector is being repositioned toward a narrower scope in areas where the market performs well, while concentrating resources on the national economy’s pillars.

Redefining the State’s role: Who leads the national economy’s pillars?
Cinnamon exports hit record high in 2025
Cinnamon exports hit record high in 2025

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).

Cinnamon exports hit record high in 2025
Additional 368 foreign investors granted securities trading codes in January
Additional 368 foreign investors granted securities trading codes in January

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.

Additional 368 foreign investors granted securities trading codes in January
Vietnam to release 2026 economic census data seven months earlier
Vietnam to release 2026 economic census data seven months earlier

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 to release 2026 economic census data seven months earlier
Total retail sales of goods, service revenue up 9.3% in January
Total retail sales of goods, service revenue up 9.3% in January

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.

Total retail sales of goods, service revenue up 9.3% in January
Vietnam’s e-commerce set for safer, more sustainable growth under new law
Vietnam’s e-commerce set for safer, more sustainable growth under new law

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.

Vietnam’s e-commerce set for safer, more sustainable growth under new law
Marico expands Vietnam presence with majority stake in skincare firm Skinetiq
Marico expands Vietnam presence with majority stake in skincare firm Skinetiq

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.

Marico expands Vietnam presence with majority stake in skincare firm Skinetiq
SOEs expected to act as catalysts for investment-led growth
SOEs expected to act as catalysts for investment-led growth

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.

SOEs expected to act as catalysts for investment-led growth
Deputy PM pushes development of Dung Quat national energy hub
Deputy PM pushes development of Dung Quat national energy hub

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.

Deputy PM pushes development of Dung Quat national energy hub
International Financial Centre in HCM City set for launch on February 11
International Financial Centre in HCM City set for launch on February 11

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.

International Financial Centre in HCM City set for launch on February 11
Vietnam, Brazil step up trade promotion cooperation
Vietnam, Brazil step up trade promotion cooperation

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.

Vietnam, Brazil step up trade promotion cooperation
RoK financial firms move to capture asset growth in Vietnam
RoK financial firms move to capture asset growth in Vietnam

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.

RoK financial firms move to capture asset growth in Vietnam
Vietnam to launch gold, crypto trading platforms by February 28
Vietnam to launch gold, crypto trading platforms by February 28

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.

Vietnam to launch gold, crypto trading platforms by February 28
Digital foundations help Vietnam tackle issues in fisheries management
Digital foundations help Vietnam tackle issues in fisheries management

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.

Digital foundations help Vietnam tackle issues in fisheries management
Vietnam accelerates green transition for seaports
Vietnam accelerates green transition for seaports

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.

Vietnam accelerates green transition for seaports
Spring Fair a strategic catalyst for local firms to boost global competitiveness
Spring Fair a strategic catalyst for local firms to boost global competitiveness

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.

Spring Fair a strategic catalyst for local firms to boost global competitiveness
Container throughput at Vietnamese ports continues upward trend: MSB
Container throughput at Vietnamese ports continues upward trend: MSB

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.

Container throughput at Vietnamese ports continues upward trend: MSB
Spring Fair 2026: Traditional flavours find new pathways to market
Spring Fair 2026: Traditional flavours find new pathways to market

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.

Spring Fair 2026: Traditional flavours find new pathways to market
High-tech FDI in Vietnam shifts to strategic, long-term investment
High-tech FDI in Vietnam shifts to strategic, long-term investment

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.

High-tech FDI in Vietnam shifts to strategic, long-term investment
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