The carbon footprint is emerging a new benchmark of competitiveness for Vietnam’s farm produce exports as global carbon markets take shape and environmental standards tighten.

Vietnamese Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung has held a working session with David Fogel, US Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration (ITA).

VOV.VN - On its path to affirming its role as a key economic sector, Vietnam’s tourism industry requires policies commensurate with the value it has created and will continue to create for the national economy.

With a solid macroeconomic foundation, rising incomes, and sustained foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Vietnam is expected to remain a bright spot in the Asia - Pacific real estate landscape.

Domestic commodity markets began to regain momentum nationwide on February 19 - the third day of the Lunar New Year, though overall purchasing power remained markedly lower than the pre-Tet peak, according to the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - 2026 marks a pivotal year for Vietnam as the country begins to realise its aspiration of reaching farther and achieving sustainable development. Along that path, Vietnam needs “Make in Vietnam” products that can make their mark on the international market.

VOV.VN - As legacy growth engines slow, Vietnam is betting on high-tech investment and climate-focused capital to fuel its next economic leap.

VOV.VN - Following its post-pandemic recovery and amid mounting geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam is entering a new development cycle with a clear strategic direction: shifting from growth driven by capital accumulation and low-cost labour toward a model anchored in productivity, innovation, and sustainable development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to see a rise in green foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026 as global capital increasingly pivots toward high-tech and sustainability-driven projects, supported by macroeconomic stability and policy reforms aimed at attracting higher-quality investors.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has been structured around four pillar product groups, which are seen as the foundation for gradually building Ho Chi Minh City into a competitive financial hub in the region and the world.

As part of the working visit of Party General Secretary To Lam to the US, Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways, the airline of Sun Group, have signed an agreement for the purchase of 40 of Boeing’s most advanced 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft, an estimated total value of approximately US$22.5 billion.

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are getting high yields and good prices for rice grown under the rice – shrimp farming model.

Vietnam has retained its position as Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching SGD4.5 billion (around US$3.5 billion) in January, up 33.9% year on year.

Nine Vietnamese companies have been included in TIME magazine’s list of the 500 Best Companies in Asia-Pacific for 2026, highlighting the country’s growing corporate presence across multiple industries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has signed a US$8.1 billion deal to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in Washington DC, with deliveries from 2030–2032 as part of a major fleet expansion strategy.

VOV.VN - Digital and green transformation processes are assessed as reshaping industries by gradually reducing the share of extractive sectors while increasing the proportion of processing and manufacturing.

The domestic market has become more vibrant on the second day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) as shopping activity increases compared to the first day, reported the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Belgian enterprises need to strengthen their on-the-ground presence and engage more actively in major trade fairs in Vietnam to bring their products closer to local businesses and consumers, Tran Ngoc Quan, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and the EU has said.

Nguyen Manh Hung, Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Office in New York, has described Vietnam’s organisation of the Spring Fair as a valuable opportunity to boost consumer promotion and trade cooperation, noting many similarities with practices in the US.

VOV.VN - More than three decades after normalising relations, Vietnam and the US have made substantial progress in line with the aspirations and interests of the peoples of both countries, while making positive contributions to peace, stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive destination for long-term investors in the Asia–Pacific region, supported by macroeconomic stability, expanding domestic demand, and sustained inflows of foreign investment, according to Savills’ Asia Pacific Outlook 2026 report.

Compliance with tax regulations and electronic invoicing, adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and expansion into multi-channel sales are becoming essential for business survival in Vietnam, according to a survey of 15,000 retailers released by Sapo Technology JSC, as firms navigate tighter rules.

The first Glorious Spring Fair in Hanoi serves as a “dual lever” that not only fosters the development of domestic enterprises but also strengthens international connectivity and collaboration, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Russia Duong Hoang Minh.

As global economic uncertainties persisted in 2025, Vietnam–India trade cooperation continued to post positive results, according to Vietnamese Trade Counselor in India Bui Trung Thuong.

VOV.VN - Da Nang Port on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, welcomed three container vessels Kyoto Tower (Liberia), Pacific Grace (Panama) and Vinapco 26 (Vietnam), signaling continued trade momentum in central Vietnam.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) possesses extensive experience in organising international exhibitions and trade fairs, offering valuable lessons and cooperation opportunities for Vietnam as it steps up consumer promotion and trade activities through the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026.

Effective business matchmaking and the application of digital technologies are key factors Vietnam can draw upon to enhance trade promotion efficiency, according to Nguyen Viet Anh, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Prague.

VOV.VN - From a traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) dish, banh chung (a square glutinous rice cake traditionally made for Tet) is gradually evolving into a marketable product with considerable economic potential.

With an increasingly significant role in the economy, the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is becoming a key focus in banks’ credit growth strategies, prompting lenders to roll out a range of solutions to support businesses that often run on tight cash flow.

Favourable geography, convenient cross-border trade and Cambodian consumers’ strong preference for Vietnamese products, coupled with increasingly substantive and effective bilateral ties, are creating significant opportunities to expand Vietnam–Cambodia economic, trade and investment cooperation.