VOV.VN - The Resolution adopted at the recent 14th National Party Congress is expected to inject new momentum into institutional reform, improve the business environment and unlock new growth drivers, as Vietnam enters a new phase of development, said analysts and business executives.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision approving a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) – Dongxing (China) international border gate pair.

Vietnam is fast becoming a key destination for artificial intelligence (AI) investment, attracting global interest across infrastructure, platforms and applications, reported Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) newspaper.

VOV.VN -Vietnam is among the world’s seven largest markets for digital asset ownership, with around 17 million participants, a figure that has at times exceeded 21 million, according to international organisations.

With the Tet shopping rush looming, the First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is set to turn Hanoi into a major trade and cultural hub early this year, bringing thousands of businesses together at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi from February 2 to 13.

VOV.VN - As Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) is approaching, a wide range of traditional Vietnamese products have been imported into the French market to meet Tet demand from the Vietnamese community as well as consumers with an interest in Asian cuisine.

VOV.VN - US fintech startup Tala has officially set up a legal entity in Vietnam and rolled out a lending model in cooperation with partner banks, with a projected credit limit of up to US$100 million over at least three years.

VOV.VN - Vietnam aims to boost exports by about 8% in 2026 to roughly US$513 billion, with key industries and businesses stepping up efforts to expand markets and move up the value chain, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - Improving the business environment and enhancing national competitiveness remain key objectives set out by the Government in Resolution No. 02, issued earlier this year.

Vietnamese food exporters are stepping onto the global stage in force as 117 enterprises take part in Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair, running from January 26 to 30 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, a key global meeting point for producers, exporters, distributors and retail chains.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho pledges to create the most favourable conditions for Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to study and implement investment projects, particularly in industrial park infrastructure, green energy and smart urban development, city leaders said on January 27.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is facing a rare opportunity to establish and develop a free trade zone (FTZ) linked to production, logistics and commercial-service hubs, a move that could create a new growth engine for the city and Vietnam’s southern key economic region.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese businesses across multiple sectors have expressed strong confidence in the outcomes of the recent 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, saying the Congress’s strategic directions are reinforcing expectations for a more transparent, stable and predictable investment environment.

Vietnam has put in place a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for its domestic carbon market that integrates carbon credit and greenhouse gas emissions quota trading with the country's securities infrastructure, a move aimed at boosting transparency, efficiency and market breadth ahead of pilot operations.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese auto manufacturer Kim Long Motor and China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) on January 27 signed a strategic cooperation agreement and broke ground on a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Vietnam, marking BYD’s first battery production facility in the country.

In 2025, Japanese companies operating in Vietnam posted their highest profit outlook in 15 years, reflecting strong business momentum despite persistent barriers related to institutions, administrative procedures, human resources, according to a survey released on January 26 by the Japan External Trade Organisation.

VOV.VN - The Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer, reopened its international rice import market on January 1, 2026, after a four-month ban imposed in September 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shrimp exports hit a record high of US$4.6 billion in 2025, up 19% from a year earlier, with China emerging as the largest market at US$1.23 billion, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VinaCapital has offered an optimistic assessment of Vietnam’s economic growth prospects, projecting GDP growth of up to 10% in 2026 under an upside scenario supported by strong infrastructure spending, resilient exports and a modest recovery in domestic consumption.

Vietnamese are adopting multi-currency cards and mobile wallets for both daily and overseas spending, while credit cards remain the top choice for larger purchases, according to Green Shoots Radar, the latest report by Visa.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has launched the first review of anti-dumping duties imposed on certain pre-stressed steel strand products imported from Malaysia, Thailand and China.

The Politburo’s Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on the development of State economic sector encourages State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to invest and forge linkages with other businesses along value chains, including those from the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector, a move seen as a solution to promote growth in Vietnam.

The Business Association of Vietnamese in Korea (BAVIK) has hosted a networking event to connect members and expand its activities, bringing together representatives of ministries and BAVIK members, as well as banks, associations, businesses, and entrepreneurs of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Trade Office in Houston, under the Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston, has launched a host of activities to connect and introduce major Vietnamese enterprises through the network of US chambers of commerce in the southern United States.

After 40 years of renewal, vivid practical evidence has enabled the Party to affirm the private sector as one of the most important driving forces of the national economy and a pioneering force in the development of science, technology and innovation.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has become the Republic of Korea’s (RoK)’s key export market within ASEAN, as bilateral trade continued to expand in 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year 2026, achieving over US$598 million from early January to date, up 59.8% year on year, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VinaFruit).

Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s trade activities have opened 2026 on a relatively positive note, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$39 billion in the first half of January, pointing to early momentum despite ongoing challenges in a changing global context.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed selecting May 6 each year as Vietnam Logistics Day.