Buoyed by strong economic performance in 2025, Vietnam is poised to embark on a new growth cycle from 2026, with regional prospects viewed more favourably, recent international assessments show.

Following the inauguration of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Da Nang city, Vietnam has officially launched its International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, marking what leaders describe as a pivotal step in the country’s economic transformation.

VOV.VN - On February 12, Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang spoke with lecturers and international postgraduate students at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna on the outcomes of the 14th National Party Congress, Vietnam’s foreign and external economic policies, and relations between ASEAN and the European Union (EU), as well as Vietnam-EU ties.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam and ASEAN Research Centre under the Russian Academy of Sciences, in coordination with the Embassy of Vietnam in Russia, held an international conference titled “Vietnam: Notable Milestones in 2026” in a hybrid format combining in-person and online participation on February 12-13.

Vietnam attaches great importance to strengthening its Comprehensive Partnership with Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said, noting that Canada’s active engagement with the world and the Asia-Pacific offers a solid foundation for expanding cooperation and lifting bilateral relations to a higher level.

Hundreds of enterprises and leading brands in textiles and garments, accessories and materials, machinery, and advanced technologies are set to gather at the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2026), scheduled for February 26–28, in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cooperation between Vietnam and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continued to yield tangible results in 2025, particularly as Vietnam accelerates its green transition and digital transformation, JICA Chief Representative Kobayashi Yosuke has said.

VOV.VN - A German visitor has described haircuts and massage services in Vietnam as “among the best in the world,” highlighting their high quality, affordability and professional craftsmanship – the factors that could encourage tourists to spend more on beauty and relaxation services while traveling in the country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam have been drawn in Group C alongside the Republic of Korea (RoK), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026, following the official draw for the continental finals on February 12.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 urged ministries, sectors and localities to step up and act more decisively in implementing Vietnam’s two key nuclear power projects, stressing that all tasks must be carried out with clear responsibilities, timelines and measurable outcomes.