Economy 1 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 16:02 Zalo and TikTok face huge fines for violations of consumer rights Zalo and Tiktok were also found to have lacked clear policies to protect vulnerable consumer groups. 2 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 15:35 Ministry proposes recognition of Vietnam Logistics Day This would serve as a 'soft' policy instrument of national symbolic significance, helping to shape public awareness and disseminate development-oriented messages. 3 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 15:01 Ministry of Construction responds to 13 firms on $67 billion railway project The Ministry of Construction tells 13 interested firms they will be notified once the investment model for Việt Nam’s $67 billion high-speed rail is finalised. 4 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 14:41 Central bank’s first 2026 directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 per cent inflation goal and targets around 15 per cent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth. 5 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 12:29 Techcombank posts record 2025 profit of $1.2 billion The result exceeded the bank’s full-year target and kept Techcombank among the most profitable private banks in the country. 6 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 12:21 SHB successfully mobilises US$600 million in ESG-compliant funding The successful mobilisation of US$600 million from international markets has strengthened SHB's medium- and long-term foreign currency funding base, expanding its capacity to finance businesses and projects aligned with green growth and sustainable development, and contributing to the country’s broader development goals. 7 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 12:16 Nuclear experts urge century-long commitment at 14th Party Congress VietNuc said developing domestic talent must be a priority, with policies to direct top students into nuclear programmes linked to clear job prospects, alongside stronger investment in research and development. 8 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 11:11 14th Party Congress: Laying new foundations for green growth The agricultural sector has consistently advanced restructuring alongside green development, improving the efficiency of natural resource management, strengthening environmental protection and proactively adapting to climate change. 9 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 11:07 Remittances to HCM City exceed $10.3 billion in 2025 By source region, Asia continued to be the largest contributor, with remittances approximating $5.06 billion, or 48.9 per cent of the total inflows to the city. 10 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 10:29 Hà Nội craft villages bustle as Lunar New Year approaches As the Tết (Lunar New Year) approaches, traditional craft villages across Hà Nội are entering their busiest production season. 11 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 10:19 WEF Davos 2026: Việt Nam proposes measures to foster ASEAN growth At the forum, Việt Nam reaffirmed its commitment to fast, inclusive and sustainable growth, along with institutional reform, digital transformation and the transition to a low-carbon economy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. 12 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 09:24 Key forces shaping car prices in 2026 Taken together, tax policies, international trade dynamics and competitive pressures suggest that 2026 is likely to be a turning point for declining car prices in Việt Nam. 13 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 08:47 Corporate bond market enters stage for sustainable growth Analysts of FiinRatings predicted the 2026 outlook for Việt Nam’s corporate bond market as very positive and active, with an improving credit quality trend. 14 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 20:27 Use of natural gas in industry is important to support net-zero target: experts Natural gas is emerging as a key transition fuel for Việt Nam’s industry, helping cut emissions, strengthen energy security and support the country’s drive towards net zero by 2050. 15 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 20:23 Stock market cap more than doubles after five years: minister The number of investor accounts surpassed 11 million, exceeding the government's target of 9 million accounts by 2025 and meeting the 2030 target ahead of schedule under the national stock market development strategy. 16 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 19:38 Electronics exports surpass $107 billion in 2025 With an export turnover of US$107.75 billion last year, computers, electronic products and components not only maintained their position as Việt Nam’s largest export by value, but also contributed more than half of the overall increase in the country’s export turnover in 2025. 17 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 18:15 THACO Agri subsidiary lists corporate bond on Cambodia exchange An agricultural company owned by THACO Agri, the agriculture arm of THACO Group, has debuted on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) with the listing of a corporate bond. 18 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 18:09 Thailand Week 2026 opens in Hà Nội Thailand Week 2026 will run through Sunday. 19 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 16:35 Losses in large-cap stocks weigh on VN-Index Despite the overall market closing below reference levels, the number of advancing stocks outnumbered those that declined. 20 Vietnam news | 01/22/2026 16:28 International economic integration, restructuring to be enhanced in industry, trade sector: official The 2021-25 period saw Việt Nam's foreign trade post record highs, with total turnover in 2025 alone is estimated to surpass US$930 billion, roughly double the level at the term's outset. 6 7 8 9 10