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.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s stock market surpassed 12.1 million trading accounts in January 2026, according to newly released data from the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC).

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Halal Certification Authority (HALCERT) has granted Halal certification to cereal and coffee products produced by HR Essence, marking the first Halal certification for a food manufacturing model in Vietnam in 2026.

Vietnam’s export–import activities are facing both heightened expectations and structural challenges as the country enters a new development phase marked by ambitious growth targets and an increasingly volatile global environment.

A delegation of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Office in Hanoi led by its chief representative Ozasa Haruhikovisited the first Glorious Spring Fair on February 6.

Entering February 2026, car brands across Vietnam have simultaneously launched a wave of incentives and deep discounts, aiming to finalize sales before the market slows during the extended Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached US$514 billion in 2025, up 1.48 times from 2020, placing the country 32nd worldwide and fourth in ASEAN.

Vietnam is updating its national energy master plan for 2021-30 with a vision to 2050, as rising economic growth targets, planning changes and rapid technological advances make adjustments necessary to ensure the country has sufficient energy to support its socio-economic development.

Vietnam has officially been recognised by the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) as a producer of Fine Flavour Cocoa (FFC), becoming the second Asian country to receive this prestigious status.

Ten Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing fruit and vegetable products at Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s largest trade fair for fresh produce, currently taking place at the Messe Berlin, one of Germany's largest exhibition centres.

VOV.VN - Vietnam exported 1,014 tonnes of star anise in January, generating US$4.2 million in export value, with shipments to Thailand surging by a remarkable 271%, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Rapid changes in global trade patterns are prompting calls for Vietnam to redesign its import-export strategy, shifting the focus from scale-driven growth to a more comprehensive approach that prioritises quality, value addition and economic resilience.

VOV.VN - Visitors to the 2026 Spring Fair have recently been drawn to an exhibition area featuring specialties from the northwest highlandsthat captivate diners with their quality and rich cultural identity.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance, in coordination with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through the Agency for Private Enterprise and Cooperative Economic Development (APED) and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, launched the project Advancing Growth Innovation and Leadership for Enterprises (AGILE) in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The number of businesses entering and re-entering the market in January 2026 rose sharply from a year earlier, signaling economic recovery, though a high level of suspended operations shows cost and market pressures remain.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s exports surged nearly 30% in January from a year earlier, driven by strong shipments from the foreign-invested sector, but a sharper rise in imports pushed the country into a trade deficit, government data showed on February 6.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s industrial production surged in January, 2026, with manufacturing leading strong gains as improved orders and more working days helped lift output 21.5% from a year earlier, underscoring a robust start to the year for the export-driven economy.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh has recently paid a working visit to Oran Province - the economic hub of western Algeria, as part of efforts to implement the agreements reached during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the North African country in November last year.

The state visit to Cambodia on February 6 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam is expected to usher in a new phase of broader and more closely knit cooperation between the two countries.

The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) met with global index provider FTSE Russell on February 5 to take stock of ongoing cooperation and discuss next steps to support the sustainable development and upgrading of Vietnam’s stock market.