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By the end of 2025, the city had disbursed 74% of the amount targeted by the Government – 89.07 trillion VND (3.7 billion USD) out of 120.32 trillion VND – well below the near-100 % rate typically required to maximise economic impact.
The plan was under Decision No. 53/KH-UBND on international economic integration in 2026, aiming to create momentum for rapid and sustainable growth, while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness and position of the capital city in the context of deep integration.
The presence of numerous foreign delegations, trade promotion agencies and overseas enterprises at the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 in early February was no coincidence, but reflected systematic outreach and matchmaking efforts by Vietnam’s network of trade offices abroad.
Under the new Personal Income Tax Law No. 109/2025, adopted by the National Assembly, a 0.1% tax will be levied on each transfer of gold bars. The Government will set value thresholds to exempt individuals purchasing gold for savings rather than speculative purposes.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh described the VIFC as a long-haul endeavor that could take five years or longer to fully gauge its outcomes.
Passenger cars accounted for the lion’s share of the gain, with 26,102 units sold. Commercial vehicles contributed 10,312 units, while special-purpose vehicles totaled 461 units.
To compete with other financial centres in the region, VIFC-HCMC will need not only initial capital commitments but also consistent institutions, stronger governance standards, transparency and the continuous development of competitive financial products.
With a population of over 100 million and strong consumer trust in safe and clean products from Australia, Vietnam is a highly promising market.
The RoK remains the largest foreign investor in the locality, with more than 1,140 valid projects and total registered capital of about 18.5 billion USD, accounting for the largest share among 42 countries and territories investing in the province.
Localities nationwide are required to complete the development and publication of provincial-level forest boundary databases and maps as of December 31, 2020, by the end of this year, as part of Vietnam’s efforts to adapt to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang will gradually assert Vietnam's position on the global financial map and make a substantial contribution to achieving the 2-digit growth target set by the 14th National Party Congress in the coming years, towards realising the 100-year strategic goals, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,050 VND/USD on February 11, down 5 VND from the previous day.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), as of December 2025, more than 164 million bank cards had been in circulation, up 5.32% year on year. During 2021–2025, domestic card transactions grew by an average of 13.9% annually in volume and 12.08% in value.
By end-January, the number of securities trading accounts of domestic investors had reached 12,066,115, including 12,046,814 of individual investors and 19,301 of institutional investors.
Across Vietnam, key farming hubs for flowers and ornamental plants are buzzing with activity as the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, with farmers robust plant health, eye-catching designs, surging consumer demand, and broadly stable pricing.
The robust performance was attributed mainly to an improvement in new orders and a longer working month, as January 2026 had six more working days than the same period last year.
Retail sales of goods in January was estimated at 487.4 trillion VND, accounting for the largest share and increasing 9.3% year-on-year. Growth was driven by many categories, including household appliances and equipment, which rose 9.4% thanks to early-year shopping demand and promotional programmes by retailers.
Under a recently approved provincial resolution, the support will be disbursed once a year. Total funding for the three-year programme is estimated at more than 12.2 billion VND from the provincial budget, benefiting around 1,360 vessels across the province.
Nguyen Thi Huong, head of the Standing Group of the Steering Committee of the 2026 Economic Census and Director of the National Statistics Office (NSO), said the first phase of data collection was underway nationwide and was scheduled to conclude on March 10.
The project was approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on December 19, 2023. Previously, on December 5, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting of the Government’s standing members to discuss proposed mechanisms and policies to step up the project.
