Several of Việt Nam’s leading real estate developers, including Nam Long, Him Lam, ResCo, Vinaconex, HUD and Geleximco, have been named in the Government Inspectorate’s inspection plan for 2026, according to an official announcement released this week.

The new policies must focus on optimising State resources, improving governance, promoting digitalisation and green development, and balancing State and private sector resources, while reducing unnecessary administrative intervention.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) jointly launched a $2 million initiative on green banking capacity development, aiming at helping Việt Nam scale up green and climate finance, the ADB said on Friday.

Proactive compliance with legal timber sourcing and sustainability standards is essential not only for business survival, but also for repositioning Việt Nam’s wood industry towards greater transparency, responsibility and higher value creation in global supply chains, speakers said at a seminar in HCM City on January 29.

On January 29, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trần Đức Thắng called for strengthened measures to ensure food safety, stabilise prices, prevent disasters and disease outbreaks, and protect the environment during the Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday.

The event was organised by the VCCI, with the participation of more than 200 delegates representing ministries, sectors, local authorities, large corporations, supporting industries, suppliers, trade promotion organisations and media agencies.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính received Hong Tianzhu, chairman of China’s Texhong Group today, urging the textile conglomerate to deepen investment in Việt Nam and expand into new areas, including the organisation of international-standard fashion shows in the country.

Việt Nam is also encouraging US enterprises to expand their production and business activities in the country, while facilitating greater access for US goods to the Vietnamese market.

At present, all outdoor and indoor areas of the exhibition centre are under intensive round-the-clock construction.

The implementation period for the package is 26 months, ensuring completion of the project by the fourth quarter of next year.

Hoàng Hà, CEO of VinFast’s electric motorbike business in Vietnam, said the revamped portfolio aims to “redefine” the country’s electric motorbike market by turning the vehicles into expressions of individuality, passion and social responsibility.

As planned, during March and April 2026, the ministry will conduct inspections and assessments of the readiness of key petroleum traders, production and processing enterprises, as well as infrastructure conditions and quality standards.

Vietnam Green Transition Association (VGA) makes its debut on Wednesday as a new industry body aimed at accelerating business participation in green transition and green economy as Việt Nam moves to translate sustainability commitments into concrete action.

A decree regulating the operation of Việt Nam’s data exchange is expected to be issued in the second quarter of 2026, as part of a broader push to strengthen national data governance and accelerate the digital transformation.

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker: HDB) has announced its 2025 financial results, with pre-tax profit of more than VNĐ21.3 trillion (US$815.5 million), up 27.4 per cent year-on-year and exceeding its target.

This may affect liquidity in the stock market as a portion of money is and will be drawn away in a context where the wave of IPOs, capital increases or share auctions is strongly returning.

The Spring Fair 2026 is expected to be one of the year’s largest trade and cultural events, combining large-scale commerce with vibrant Tết experiences. With thousands of booths, extensive exhibition space and a strong focus on stimulating domestic consumption, the fair aims to create a dynamic platform linking culture, creativity and commerce at the start of the new year.

Companies are accelerating the establishment of security operations centres to strengthen cybersecurity, enable faster detection and response, according to a study by global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky.

AI is creating tangible value in which banks use AI to monitor transactions in real time to prevent fraud; insurance companies automate claims assessment and settlement; and manufacturing applies predictive maintenance to reduce errors and optimise production lines.

Authorities said they are stepping up inspections and coordination to ensure stable food supplies and prevent price volatility during the upcoming Tết holiday and spring festival season.