VOV.VN - Vietnam inaugurated its International Financial Centre in Da Nang on January 9, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the country’s role in the global financial system.

Vietnamese farm produce and food products have drawn strong interest at Indusfood 2026, Asia’s premier food and beverage tradeshow, which is taking place from January 8–10 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh state.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade has instructed supermarkets, convenience stores and market operators to ensure ample supplies of essential goods and prevent unreasonable price hikes ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) that falls in mid-February.

VOV.VN - The Government is determined to remove all obstacles and accelerate public investment disbursement as part of efforts to support growth and pursue ambitious economic targets, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on January 9.

The Agency of Foreign Trade (AFT) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade aims to increase total export turnover by more than 8% in 2026 compared with 2025, while maintaining a trade surplus of over US$23 billion, up 15% year on year.

VOV.VN - The United States’ exemption from reciprocal tariffs on a wide range of spices gives Vietnamese exporters a stronger competitive edge over suppliers previously not covered by such preferences, while also lowering import costs for US distributors.

Vietnam’s pepper exports maintained strong growth momentum in late 2025, lifting total export turnover in the year to a record US$1.66 billion, the highest level ever recorded by the sector.

Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company, in coordination with VietNamNet e-newspaper, on January 8 announced the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forward a proposal to Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the Steering Committee for National Fairs, outlining preparations for the organisation of national fairs in 2026.

VOV.VN - The Politburo has issued a new resolution outlining an ambitious roadmap to strengthen the State-owned sector, aiming to build globally competitive State-owned enterprises (SOEs), modernise strategic infrastructure and unlock key national resources.

VOV.VN - Nestlé Vietnam has announced a voluntary recall of 17 batches of NAN infant formula as a precautionary measure, following a global recall by parent company Nestlé over concerns about potential contamination.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tuna exports to Canada continued to grow in 2025 but showed month-to-month fluctuations, as market standards and sustainability requirements become increasingly demanding.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has expressed hope that Prudential Group would continue to step up its business operations in Vietnam, while also cooperating with, supporting, and accompanying the Vietnamese Government in the period ahead.

VOV.VN - Pursuant to Conclusion No. 79 of the Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s policy guidelines, Da Nang has proactively established the necessary conditions to launch and operate an international financial center in an effective, reputable and sustainable manner.

VOV.VN - Cross-border e-commerce is emerging as a powerful “fast track” that enables Vietnamese agricultural products to penetrate the ASEAN market, significantly reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries.

The total revenue from insurance premiums in the market is estimated to have reached VND237.2 trillion (US$9.1 billion) last year, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year.

Vietnam’s seafood sector will continue to reduce capture fisheries while expanding aquaculture in a sustainable, climate-resilient manner to enhance competitiveness, with a strong focus on shifting from a production mindset to a fisheries economy and from single-value growth to integrated multi-value development.

The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in 2025 exceeded VND7 quadrillion (US$262.7 billion), up 9.2% from 2024, reflecting stronger purchasing power, underscoring the continued role of domestic consumption as a major growth driver, said Nguyen Thi Huong, Director of the National Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - Vietnam-Japan trade turnover exceeded US$51.43 billion in 2025, up 11.28% year on year, marking the first time bilateral turnover has crossed the US$50 billion mark and showing substantive, sustainable growth despite continued turbulence in the global economy.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam prepares for the 14th National Party Congress, farmers and agribusinesses in the Southeastern region, the country’s key agricultural hub, are voicing hopes for policy reforms to ease administrative hurdles, improve access to finance and accelerate digital infrastructure.

Viet Industry 2026, the International Exhibition on Infrastructure, Construction, and Industrial Utilities, is scheduled to convene at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi’s outlying Dong Anh commune from September 16 to 18.

With domestic telecom operators’ strong efforts to deploy 5G infrastructure on a wide scale, Vietnam expects a surge in new applications in the coming period, delivering significant benefits for the State, businesses and the public.

VOV.VN - Tin Lang Chai Xua, a traditional Vietnamese fish sauce brand, has entered the US retail market through Costco for the first time, marking a milestone for Vietnam’s traditional food products abroad.

VOV.VN - Samsung Electronics’ continued profitability in Vietnam is emerging as a signal of the country’s enduring appeal as a long-term manufacturing and investment destination, even as global economic conditions remain volatile.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance on January 7 launched the 2026 Economic Census across the country.

Vietnam’s total trade in services surpassed US$70 billion last year, with exports reaching US$30.3 billion and imports amounting to US$40.5 billion, resulting in a deficit of more than US$10 billion.

Vietnam allocated about VND1.15 quadrillion (nearly US$43.8 billion) for development investment in 2025, the highest ever recorded, the Ministry of Finance reported at its year-end review conference held in Hanoi on January 6.

VOV.VN - Vietnam continues to stand out as one of Southeast Asia’s strongest growth performers, with international financial institutions, global organisations and foreign media expressing growing optimism about the country’s economic outlook and resilience amid global uncertainty.

VOV.VN - Total investment in export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IPs) in Ho Chi Minh City exceeded US$5.4 billion in 2025, surpassing the annual target, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

VOV.VN - China spent about US$7.2 billion importing durian during the past 11 months, with Vietnam’s market share continuing to rise and now approaching that of Thailand.