After years of delays, the Ministry of Industry and Trade is pushing local authorities to accelerate reviews and legal resolutions for projects awaiting commercial approval.

The Government has requested the pilot implementation of a crypto asset exchange and the urgent launch of crypto, gold and real estate trading markets before February 28.

Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to resolve the long-standing paradox of abundant capital but low public spending, which will continue to play a decisive role in sustaining growth in 2026 and subsequent years.

A recent survey shows flower prices have seen only slight fluctuations this year thanks to favourable weather conditions. Peach blossoms are priced from 200,000 VND to several million VND, depending on size and shape.

In recent years, cross-border e-commerce has emerged as an effective channel for Vietnamese businesses to overcome geographical barriers, access international consumers and participate more deeply in global value chains.

Vietnam is setting ambitious goals for its steel industry, aiming to meet 80-85% of domestic steel demand by 2030, according to the freshly approved Steel Industry Development Strategy for the period up to 2030, with a vision toward 2050.

The Ministry of Finance has begun seeking public feedback on a draft circular regulating tax policies for transactions, transfers and business activities related to crypto assets.

Rising incomes, expanding domestic demand and large-scale infrastructure investment are reinforcing long-term real estate potential.

As e-commerce evolves into a space for entertainment and interaction, Vietnamese brands are turning livestream and short videos into powerful Tet sales engines.

With sweeping capital market reforms underway, Vietnam is entering 2026 with its strongest structural footing yet for a potential MSCI Watchlist inclusion.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market expanded strongly in 2025, yet rising platform fees and price sensitivity signal a tougher, more selective phase ahead.

The $550 billion mark is more than a target. It is a stress test for Vietnam’s export resilience in 2026, as global uncertainty deepens and the old growth model nears its limits.

According to the Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, realized foreign direct investment in Vietnam in January 2026 was estimated at 1.68 billion USD.

As the International Financial Center begins operations, Vietnam is unlocking new capital flows and economic models built on digital assets.

New land and real estate laws are reinforcing investor confidence and expanding opportunities for overseas Vietnamese to return capital home.

Close to 2,600 agricultural and seafood product lines exported to China will be required to obtain a “confirmation letter” issued by Chinese authorities before customs declaration.

The Party Secretariat has issued Directive No. 03, calling for stronger leadership over the management and development of building materials, and firmly rejecting projects that are energy- and resource-intensive.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported on February 11 that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, surging 95% from a year earlier.

The Ministry of Finance has defended its plan to impose a 0.1% tax on gold bar transactions from July 1, 2026, saying the measure is designed to curb speculation and stabilise the market without harming legitimate interests.

The capital city of Hanoi has set out plans to attract approximately 4.5 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.