Business
Auto sales up 39% in January-February
Sales of domestically assembled vehicles increasing 35% while imported vehicle sales growing 42%.
Investment
Hung Yen to establish $18 bln free economic zone
The FEZ is envisioned as a strategic hub for research and development (R&D), high-tech applications, new energy, and comprehensive logistics services—including seaports, airport infrastructure, and resort townships.
VET Exclusive
A new phase of Vietnam’s stock market
Vietnam’s stock market enters 2026 at a key juncture, with upgrade prospects, structural reforms, and shifting capital flows redefining growth, risks, and valuations.
Da Nang enhances engagement with Japanese enterprises
Japanese enterprises are active across diverse sectors—including high-tech manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), services, tourism, and real estate.
Vietnam’s cashew industry eyes $5 bln export target by 2026 amid market risks
The Middle East currently accounts for approximately 10-12% of global cashew kernel demand. If instability persists, import demand in this region could decline, directly affecting the export from Vietnam.
Thanh Hoa calls for $21.5 bln investment in 173 projects
Key highlights in including 52 infrastructure and urban development projects totaling more than VND303 trillion ($11.45 billion).
PM: people must be at the heart of Hanoi’s master plan
PM Chinh assessed the Master Plan as being of vital importance, not only for Hanoi but for the entire region and the nation.
A milestone in wood and wooden product exports, but challenges remain
Wood and wooden product exports are rising substantially but Vietnam will need to fully address the myriad trade and other barriers in place.
HCMC prepares growth scenarios amid economic and geopolitical volatility
During the first and second quarters of 2026, the city can capitalize on lower tariffs from the United States to bolster manufacturing and export activities, further driving economic expansion.