Wages and Lunar New Year bonuses on the rise

Wages and Lunar New Year bonuses on the rise

The average Lunar New Year bonus rose 13 per cent in 2026 as higher minimum wages and improved labour market conditions boosted incomes.
Agro-forestry and fisheries exports jump nearly 30 per cent in January

Agro-forestry and fisheries exports jump nearly 30 per cent in January

Vietnam’s agro-forestry and fisheries export turnover reached an estimated $6.51 billion in January 2026, up 29.5 per cent on-year.
PwC launches global workforce survey

PwC launches global workforce survey

PwC Vietnam launch its Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 on February 6.
Canada backs Vietnam’s green transition with AGILE project

Canada backs Vietnam’s green transition with AGILE project

The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, and the Embassy of Canada in Vietnam, launched the project “Advancing Innovation, Growth and Leadership Capacity for Vietnamese Enterprises” on February 6.
Canada trade minister to visit Vietnam and Singapore

Canada trade minister to visit Vietnam and Singapore

Canada’s trade minister will visit Vietnam and Singapore to strengthen trade, investment, and regional economic cooperation.
SSC steps up engagement with FTSE Russell on market reforms

SSC steps up engagement with FTSE Russell on market reforms

The State Securities Commission is working with FTSE Russell to support market reforms and strengthen integration with global capital markets.
G42 and Vietnamese consortium to build national AI infrastructure

G42 and Vietnamese consortium to build national AI infrastructure

G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology group, and a consortium comprising FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group, signed an agreement to develop AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam on February 9.
IFC considers $50m trade finance guarantee facility for Nam A Bank

IFC considers $50m trade finance guarantee facility for Nam A Bank

The International Financial Corporation has proposed to guarantee investments in Nam A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank.
New tax incentives to benefit startups and SMEs

New tax incentives to benefit startups and SMEs

Newly-issued Decree 20 introduces a package of tax exemptions and reductions, creating a more favourable legal and financial environment.
Mitsubishi acquires Thuan An 1 residential development from PDR

Mitsubishi acquires Thuan An 1 residential development from PDR

Mitsubishi Corporation has acquired the Thuan An 1 residential development from Phat Dat and formed a partnership to jointly develop it in Ho Chi Minh City.
Frasers Property and GELEX Infrastructure propose new joint venture

Frasers Property and GELEX Infrastructure propose new joint venture

Frasers Property plans to take a controlling stake in a new joint venture with GELEX Infrastructure to pursue real estate development opportunities in Vietnam.
Temporary relief for food imports as businesses urge overhaul of regulations

Temporary relief for food imports as businesses urge overhaul of regulations

The government’s Resolution No.09/2026/NQ-CP has given businesses short-term breathing space.
Vietnam forest protection initiative launched

Vietnam forest protection initiative launched

Vietnam’s Forestry Administration and German Development Agency, on February 6 held a kick-off meeting for the “Management and Protection of Protected Areas with Diverse Ecosystems in Vietnam” project.
China buys $1.5bn of Vietnam farm produce in early 2026

China buys $1.5bn of Vietnam farm produce in early 2026

China spent nearly $1.5 billion on Vietnamese agro-forestry and fisheries products in January 2026.
Alpro and Skechers Launch Senior Safety Footwear

Alpro and Skechers Launch Senior Safety Footwear

The nutritional brand partnered with the footwear manufacturer to introduce the Silver Line collection designed to reduce fall risks for elderly wearers.