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.

The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has officially launched, with seven founding members and six strategic partners committing to move beyond planning and deliver tangible results.

Vietnam’s stock market surged before Tet (Lunar New Year), pushing the VN-Index near 1,800 and adding $2.6 billion to Pham Nhat Vuong’s fortune.

Bac Ninh continues to affirm its position as a leading destination for enterprises from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam, ranking first nationwide in both number of projects and total registered investment capital.

Localities must finalize and publish provincial forest boundary databases and maps by year-end to support Vietnam’s adaptation to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Vietnam will release preliminary results of its 2026 Economic Census seven months earlier than originally planned after adjustments to the census timeline, senior statistics officials said at a meeting in Hanoi on February 9.