Việt Nam ranks third globally in cassava exports but supply chain faces hurdles

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Meeting international sustainability requirements is critical if the cassava sector is to maintain market share and achieve an export turnover of US$2.3-2.5 billion in the coming years.

Resolution 68 seen as catalyst for private investment in key infrastructure projects: official

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Resolution 68-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of the private economic sector has been warmly welcomed by the business community.

The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 to be held from February 2 to 13

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Thousands of firms will converge in Hà Nội for the First Glorious Spring Fair 2026, blending culture and commerce during the peak Tết shopping season.

Kim Long Motor partners with BYD to build EV battery plant in Huế

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Kim Long Motor Hue JSC (Kim Long Motor) on January 27 signed a strategic partnership with BYD Battery, a global leader in batteries and new energy vehicles, and kicked off construction of a BYD battery manufacturing plant in its Huế...

Japanese firms in Việt Nam hit 15-year profit high

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026

JETRO’s 2025 Survey on the Business Conditions of Japanese Companies Investing Overseas shows that 67.5 per cent of Japanese firms in Việt Nam expect to be profitable this year, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since...

Philippines sets deadline for importing 300,000 tonnes of rice

Monday, Jan 26, 2026

Imported rice needs to arrive on or before the end of February so it does not coincide with the bulk of the harvest in March and April, according to the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa.

PM urges stronger efforts to achieve 2026 economic growth targets

Monday, Jan 26, 2026

State budget revenue in 2026 is targeted to rise by at least 10 per cent compared with the 2025 estimate. Tax and fee reductions and land rental support will be extended to assist people and businesses, especially small and medium-sized...

Trade ministry details plan for Việt Nam’s CPTPP chairmanship in 2026

Sunday, Jan 25, 2026

Việt Nam has mapped out tasks across ministries as it prepares to chair the CPTPP in 2026.

Zalo and TikTok face huge fines for violations of consumer rights

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

Zalo and Tiktok were also found to have lacked clear policies to protect vulnerable consumer groups.

Ministry proposes recognition of Vietnam Logistics Day

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

This would serve as a ''soft'' policy instrument of national symbolic significance, helping to shape public awareness and disseminate development-oriented messages. 

Central bank’s first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 per cent inflation goal and targets around 15 per cent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth.

Key forces shaping car prices in 2026

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

Taken together, tax policies, international trade dynamics and competitive pressures suggest that 2026 is likely to be a turning point for declining car prices in Việt Nam.

Use of natural gas in industry is important to support net-zero target: experts

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

Natural gas is emerging as a key transition fuel for Việt Nam’s industry, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and support the country’s drive towards net zero by 2050.

Việt Nam remains Singapore’s third-largest seafood supplier in 2025

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

Data released by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) show that Singapore spent 125.5 million SGD (US$97.7 million) importing seafood from Việt Nam last year, up 10.7 per cent year on year, accounting for 10.3 per cent...

Thailand Week 2026 opens in Hà Nội

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

Thailand Week 2026 will run through Sunday.