As global demand rises, driven by consumer preferences for natural, low-sugar and nutrient-rich products, significant opportunities are opening up for both farmers and enterprises.

Việt Nam will make origin tracing mandatory for high-risk goods as part of the effort to strengthen quality management and prepare for stricter global standards to expand exports, officials said at a conference in Hà Nội on Thursday.

The Ministry of Finance has established a management board for a tokenised asset market as the country aims to move digital assets out of the grey zone and make it a pillar of the digital economy.

Japanese businesses and HCM City authorities on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation at an annual high-level roundtable aimed at easing regulatory bottlenecks and supporting Japan’s long-standing investor community in Việt Nam’s southern economic hub.

A meeting between representatives of the People’s Committee of Cần Thơ and Malaysia’s Technofit Sdn. Bhd. on December 11 focused on the company’s proposal to develop a 10MW rice-husk biomass power plant in the city.

Local leaders said this pioneering model in northern Việt Nam would redefine investment, logistics and institutional reform for years to come.

The stock market is poised for further gains, with the VN-Index projected to reach 1,920 points in 2026 amid improving growth prospects, according to SSI Research.

In November alone, VAMA members delivered 39,338 units, an increase of 4 per cent from October but 11 per cent lower year-on-year.

A new circular provides detailed guidance on the application of electricity tariffs, ensuring transparency, correct classification of users and proper usage purposes.

The shared-use charging model is part of a broader effort to promote green mobility in Hà Nội, as the city will pilot low-emission zones within Ring Road 1 starting from July 1, 2026 and expanding through 2030 to improve air quality.

The 12-member CPTPP saw two-way trade with Việt Nam reach US$102.8 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 20.6 per cent from a year earlier.

Việt Nam's wood industry sets ambitious $25 billion export target by 2030 as sector faces mounting green regulations and trade challenges.

The property market is entering a recovery phase but remains uneven across geographies and segments, the Vietnam Real Estate Summit held in HCM City on December 11 heard.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved sweeping energy reforms with 89.64 per cent support, streamlining offshore wind approvals and expanding power market access.

Vice Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Quyền has signed Decision No. 6126/QĐ-UBND on Wednesday, approving the Hà Nội Supporting Industry Development Programme for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035.

Foreign investment flows continued to be a concern, maintaining a net selling trend for the fifth consecutive session. They net sold more than VNĐ 488.5 billion on HoSE and VNĐ 17.1 billion on HNX.

The National Assembly on Thursday approved the creation of a free-trade zone in HCM City, handing the country’s largest economic centre sweeping new powers and incentives to fast-track investment and strengthen its push to become a regional hub.

Việt Nam is moving toward a pilot framework for tokenised assets as experts call for a new regulatory mindset to tap digital assets as a future growth driver.

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