From 2026, the industrial real estate market in the northern region is forecast to enter a new growth phase as strategic infrastructure projects near completion, supply expands, and green industrial parks become a decisive factor for foreign direct investment (FDI).
During 2021–2030, the airport is planned to meet ICAO Category 4E standards, with an annual capacity of about 20 million passengers and 100,000 tonnes of cargo.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Trong Yen has directed heads of relevant departments, sectors and localities to strictly implement directives and newly issued regulations on IUU prevention, while strengthening public awareness efforts so fishermen and businesses better understand and comply with the rules.
The move is expected to help ease congestion at the border, improve operational efficiency of relevant forces, and further promote cross-border trade.
Vietjet said the offer applies to routes linking Vietnam with destinations including the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China) and Japan, which travellers can visit during the spring blossom season.
Chairing a meeting in Hanoi on March 6 to review the development strategy and operational framework for the international financial centre, Binh acknowledged the progress made by relevant ministries and localities in a short period of time. However, he noted that current efforts have largely focused on building the organisational structure and legal framework.
Vietnam’s total foreign trade value reached 155.7 billion USD in the first two months of 2026, up 22.2% year-on-year, while the country recorded a trade deficit of 2.98 billion USD.
The NSO noted that the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Singapore were the largest investors during the period, each registering over 1 billion USD in newly committed capital, accounting for a significant share of total foreign investment inflows into Vietnam.
The NSO attributed the rise mainly to higher prices of food, catering services and transport, driven by stronger consumer demand for shopping and travel during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to Michael Kokalari, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis and Market Research at VinaCapital, the conflict is unlikely to significantly affect Vietnam. Exports to the Middle East account for less than 3% of Vietnam’s total export turnover, while the likelihood of a large-scale and prolonged ground campaign in Iran is considered relatively low.
In preparation for the launch of its electric scooters in Q2/2026, VinFast has signed additional MoUs with six dealers, including PT. IB Motor, PT. Sentrik, PT. Axara Marani, PT. Sukses Sejati Indonesia, PT. Tangguh Inti Motor, and PT. Kiki Motor Persada. These partners are distributors with strong experience in key markets and share a common direction toward green mobility solutions.
Local authorities are focusing on managing registered fishing vessels and reviewing all records and data related to fishing, purchasing and processing seafood. Violations related to IUU fishing are being strictly handled under the principle of “facing the problem, not avoiding it”.
The report shows that the combined brand value of Vietnamese banks reached 14.7 billion USD in 2026, marking a 13% increase from 2025 and reflecting the sector’s continued expansion and strengthening position in global finance.
The British Embassy in Vietnam and the British Consulate-General in Vietnam, in coordination with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), held a capacity-building session under the UK–Vietnam Growth Gateway initiative in Hanoi on March 5 to discuss strategies for developing a transparent and globally connected commodity and derivatives market.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,057 VND/USD on March 6, up 2 VND from the previous day.
Under the plan, the fund will begin operations in 2026 with an initial charter capital investment of 500 billion VND, including 200 billion VND (40%) from the State budget and 300 billion VND (60%) from private investors. The city aims to expand the fund’s capital to at least 5 trillion VND by 2035.
Occupational shifts, deliberate fleet downsizing and new livelihoods for fishermen have emerged as big three moves to forge responsible fisheries practices, while bolstering the reputation and global standing of Vietnam’s seafood industry.
According to insiders, continued improvements in infrastructure connectivity are expected to further strengthen the Cai Mep – Thi Vai cluster’s competitiveness.
As of February 28, total disbursed capital reached 55.74 trillion VND, equivalent to 5.6% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. Of the figure, disbursement of the central budget was estimated at 10.18 trillion VND, or 2.9% of the plan, while that of local budgets totalled 45.56 trillion VND, reaching 7% of the target.
Established in 2020, the NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam aims to build a high-quality information technology workforce. Since then, it has set up two offices and grown to more than 2,400 staff members.
