Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) 
The IFC is not merely about attracting major financial institutions, but also about positioning Da Nang as a hub for digital finance and fintech.
Under the MoU, the two sides agreed to establish a long-term cooperation framework in trade promotion, training, research, and education related to brand development and international business.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hoang Nguyen Dinh presented the city’s strategic vision, policy orientation and development priorities for building a modern, transparent and globally connected finance – technology ecosystem, with science – technology, data, artificial intelligence and fintech identified as core pillars.
Vietnamese Trade Counsellor Bui Trung Thuong highlighted India as one of the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world, with a large population, an expanding middle class, and rising demand for quality food and beverage products.
Unlike in the past, when the transition to the single-window mechanism was conducted manually, digital transformation is now taking place amid high compliance requirements and increasingly clear penalties.
Dong Thap’s OCOP programme has grown beyond a rural economic initiative to become a strong driver for local businesses to upgrade both product quality and packaging to win over discerning consumers.
The VSS will also impose stricter financial discipline in fund management, while pursuing broader diversification of investment portfolios, as guided by the principle of “safety, sustainability, and efficiency”. This approach aims to secure strong liquidity for prompt benefit payouts and support growth in Vietnam’s capital markets and overall economy.
The platform is expected to serve as shared digital backbone enabling stakeholders in the clean food sector to gradually digitise, standardise, and publicly disclose information, ultimately aiding the fight against unsafe products and protecting consumer interests.
The strong turnout of major corporations, strategic investors and global billionaires at bilateral meetings and sidelines discussions further underscored the growing appeal of VIFC-HCMC, fuelling expectations of large-scale international capital inflows and laying the groundwork for long-term, sustainable partnerships.
As the Party identified breakthroughs in science – technology and innovation as a key driver of national progress, the mastery and adoption of biometric technologies must go hand in hand with safeguarding public trust, data security, and citizens’ interests, all aligned with the people-first philosophy guiding the country's digital agenda.
The fair features a diverse range of products and services, focusing on items for Tet such as food and beverages, regional specialties, OCOP products, and rural and industrial goods; fashion, footwear, cosmetics, and sports equipment; health care products and beauty services; household items, interior and exterior décor, and handicrafts; as well as equipment, technology, and services in sectors like electronics, automobiles, and telecommunications.
The rating for Vietnam’s secured long-term debt was raised to BBB-, equivalent to investment grade, one notch higher than the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating on unsecured debt, which remains at BB+. The upgrade followed Fitch’s review under its revised Sovereign Rating Criteria issued in last September, said the Ministry of Finance.
Vietnam's livestock product export revenue reached 628 million USD in 2025, marking a 17.4% increase compared to 2024. This figure exceeded the ministry's target of 550 million USD.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,125 VND/USD on January 23, unchanged from the previous day.
Vietnam has been gradually moving away from a volume-oriented model towards an agricultural economy focused on value addition, quality, efficiency and sustainability.
VietNuc’s executive board, including Chairman Bui Nguyen Hoang from the Électricité de France SA (EDF) (EDF), Ung Quoc Hung from Setec Nucléaire Group, and Vu Minh Ngoc from French National Radioactive Waste Management Agency Andra, hoped that the Congress would refine mechanisms and policies to better tap OV nuclear talents.
By source region, Asia continued to be the largest contributor, with remittances approximating 5.06 billion USD, or 48.9% of the total inflows to the city.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to operate more than 1,300 night flights from February 1 to March 3, offering nearly 300,000 seats to meet surging travel demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Over the past tenure, the industry and trade sector remained a primary engine of growth, advancing development goals focused on self-reliance, modernisation, green transition, digital transformation, and broad and effective international integration.
To mark the launch, Vietjet is offering a 20% discount on Deluxe fares (excluding taxes and fees) for passengers booking flights on Japan routes using the promo code HELLOSHIZUOKA.
