Vietnam’s private sector is stepping into domains once considered off-limits. The question now is whether institutions will move fast enough to match its ambition.

High growth will come not from short-term stimulus, but from credible institutions and a private sector driven by innovation.

China purchased nearly all of Vietnam’s lobster exports in 2025, spending US$845 million as demand for premium seafood soared.

ACV, the core enterprise in Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure sector, currently manages and operates 22 airports, including 10 international airports. It holds a near-monopoly position in the operation of civil airport infrastructure in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City is testing the boundaries of the low-altitude economy, balancing technological ambition with legal and security safeguards.

Following a 19 percent export jump in 2025, Vietnam’s shrimp producers are seeing brighter prospects in both the US and Chinese markets.

As talks collapse between traders and growers, hundreds of tonnes of watermelon lie abandoned, exposing the fragility of informal farm contracts.

From seventh place, Thailand climbed to the second spot after sharply boosting imports of Vietnamese pepper in January.

Many people believe that owning billions of VND is enough to rest and retire. However, reality shows that many individuals holding large assets still need to continue to work.

The Board of Directors of Airports Corporation of Vietnam has named Le Van Khien as its new legal representative, effective February 25, as the company prepares to accelerate the Long Thanh International Airport project.

The Hanoi People's Procuracy has just issued an indictment to prosecute Pham Thi Hoa, born 1958, former chair of Sen Tai Thu JSC, on charges of obtaining property by fraud.

HCM City's room for growth under the traditional development model is increasingly limited, while new growth drivers such as technology and innovation still face obstacles, said Do Phu Tran Tinh, Director of the Institute for Policy Development.

In a Lunar New Year message sent to employees on February 23, Tran Ba Duong, Chairman of Thaco Group, announced that the company will develop and sell passenger cars under the Thaco brand starting in 2027.

Vietnam’s goal of securing an investment-grade credit rating by 2030 could be achieved earlier than planned as the country already meets most key benchmarks, according to market analysts.

In recent years, digital transformation has become a common feature in socio-economic development strategies.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 309/QD-TTg dated February 23, approving the Strategy for Dairy Industry Development through 2030, with a vision to 2045.

Vietnam Airlines will temporarily suspend all flights to and from Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong province from March 4 to August 25, following the airport’s scheduled closure for runway and taxiway repairs.

Amid ongoing volatility in global aquatic product export markets, tilapia has risen as a strategic product enabling Vietnam to diversify its export portfolio and enhance sustainable value creation.

The programme focused on promoting investment cooperation, commercialising products, developing digital assets and expanding international markets for Da Nang-based startups through direct engagement with Dubai partners.

The Government on February 24 issued Resolution No. 29/NQ-CP promulgating an action programme to implement the Politburo's Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on developing the State economic sector.