The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and SSI Securities Corporation on February 3 announced the official establishment of the Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund, a Vietnam-focused investment fund co-managed by DBJ and SSI Asset Management (SSIAM), marking a new milestone in their two-decade strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s seafood export turnover reached approximately US$874 million in January 2026, up 13% year on year, as exporters worked to maintain orders amid continued pressure on global seafood trade from technical barriers and tariffs in several major markets, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported on February 3.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has added three new billionaires after two executives at conglomerate Vingroup and the chairman of a major private commercial bank appeared in Forbes’ real-time billionaire rankings, bringing the country’s total to eight.

VOV.VN - The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has announced stricter inspection measures on durian shipments imported from Vietnam over concerns about pesticide residues.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on February 2 hosted the E-commerce Forum 2026 under the theme of enhancing management capacity and strategic orientation for sustainable development, as one of the key activities held within the framework of the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026.

VOV.VN - Expanding into international markets demonstrates manufacturing capacity alongside more deliberate brand-building by Vietnamese enterprises.

VOV.VN - Economiesuisse, a Swiss media outlet, has recently published an article highlighting Vietnam’s stable economic growth and strong potential for investment expansion, identifying the country as an important partner, particularly in trade, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

VOV.VN - The Rice Trader (TRT), the organiser of the International Rice Summit and the World’s Best Rice Award, has presented the 2025 “World’s Best Rice” title to ST25 rice, a high-quality Vietnamese rice variety developed by agronomist Ho Quang Cua.

VOV.VN - Doosan Enerbility of the Republic of Korea is seeking deeper cooperation with Vietnam in the energy sector, particularly in nuclear power and gas-fired electricity, as the Southeast Asian country moves to expand its power supply to support long-term economic growth.

VOV.VN - The first Spring Fair 2026, themed “Connecting Prosperity – Welcoming a Glorious Spring,” opened amidst a vibrant spring atmosphere at the Vietnam Exposition Centre on February 2 in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s domestic gold prices have tumbled sharply after a brief but dramatic rally to record highs, mirroring a steep fall in global prices and leaving many buyers who rushed in at peak levels facing heavy losses.

VOV.VN - Despite a slight decline from December, Vietnam’s Manufacturing PMI stood at 52.5 in January, still pointing to improving business conditions, as output, new orders and employment rose and business confidence climbed to a 22-month high, according to S&P Global.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said he hopes the first Spring Fair 2026 will grow into an annual hallmark of trade promotion, contributing to stimulating domestic consumption, promoting Vietnamese products and creating fresh momentum for economic development.

Vietnam’s newly issued Decree 340e/2025/NĐ-CP on gold trading management is being hailed by experts as a necessary step to restore order in the precious metals market, even as misinformation about the law has triggered public unease and stirred an unexpected surge in silver demand.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the general rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the first Spring Fair 2026 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi’s outlying Dong Anh commune on the afternoon of February 1.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant ministries and localities to ensure sufficient supplies of essential goods and prevent unreasonable price hikes ahead of the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is to open its first Spring Fair 2026 at the National Exposition Centre in Hanoi on February 2, aiming to promote trade, stimulate domestic consumption and showcase Vietnamese products.

VOV.VN - The recent 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has outlined three strategic breakthroughs that experts view as key to the country’s transition to high-quality and sustainable development.

VinFast on January 31 officially unveiled its international business strategy for electric scooters, identifying five initial key markets: the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia.

VOV.VN - Entering 2026, Vietnam’s industrial manufacturers are accelerating restructuring efforts, expanding markets and managing rising costs as they aim for double-digit growth.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 31 directed relevant agencies to consider all three investment models—state-funded, private, and public–private partnership (PPP)—for the North–South high-speed railway, while chairing the sixth meeting of the Steering Committee for national key railway projects.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on January 30 jointly launched a 2 million USD initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming to help Vietnam scale up green and climate finance.

VOV.VN - To move from a middle-income economy to high-income status, Vietnam can no longer rely primarily on traditional growth engines. Science and technology, innovation and digital transformation must become the main sources of momentum for the next period of development.

Quality talent, cost advantages, and an expanding pipeline of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are turning Ho Chi Minh City into an increasingly strategic long-term destination for multinational corporations establishing or expanding Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh paid a working visit to Switzerland from January 28 to 30.

VOV.VN - Around 700 business representatives are expected to atteng the Gia Lai Province Investment Promotion Conference 2026 is scheduled to take place on March 29, according to a plan recently issued by the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese business delegation from the Vietnam Electronics Industries Association (VEIA) participated in the Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) 2026 exhibition in India, expanding business-to-business contacts with international partners across the global electronics supply chain

Restructuring Vietnam’s rice sector from production to trade has become an inevitable course of action as rice exports in early 2026 face a dual challenge from unfavorable market conditions and limited procurement and storage capacity, said insiders.

In the run-up to the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, customs clearance at China’s Youyi Guan border gate in Guangxi province, adjacent to Vietnam’s Huu Nghi international border gate in Lang Son province, has sped up as cross-border traffic surges.

The Government Office has issued a notice conveying the conclusions of the Government Standing Committee at a meeting on organising the first Glorious Spring Fair in 2026.