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Standard Chartered has maintained a positive view of Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2026, although its growth forecast remains more cautious than the Government’s ambitious 10 per cent target.

Visitors to Thailand Week 2026 will be able to enjoy a variety of attractive promotional programmes, lively trade promotion activities and daily lucky draws offering numerous quality Thai products.

Business confidence among European companies operating in Vietnam rose to its highest level in seven years in the fourth quarter of 2025, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) said.

Average per capita income rose to VND 5.9 million (USD 227) a month in 2025, up 9.3 per cent year on year, reflecting improving jobs, wages and effective social security policies, official data shows.

Vietnam’s aviation sector transported a record 83.5 million passengers in 2025, up 10.7 per cent year on year, the highest level ever recorded.

Vietnam exported more than 8.06 million tonnes of rice in 2025, earning over USD 4.1 billion, according to the latest statistics from the Department of Customs.

As global seafood markets adjust to tightening supplies and shifting demand, Vietnam’s pangasius industry is entering 2026 with optimism, buoyed by improving prospects in key export destinations.

United Overseas Bank has lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.5 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected economic performance in 2025.

The Vietnam International Financial Centre (IFC) in Danang City was inaugurated on January 9, marking the official launch of Vietnam’s international financial centre model.

The National Spring Fair 2026 will take place in early February in Hanoi, aiming to boost domestic consumption, promote Vietnamese products and welcome the new spring season.

Nestle Vietnam has announced a precautionary recall of 17 batches of NAN branded infant formula, advising consumers to check product details and batch numbers printed on the bottom of the cans.

Strong leadership from the Government and the wider political system enabled Vietnam to surpass its target of 3,000km of expressways during the 2021-2025 term, officials say.

Vietnam Report Joint Stock Company, in coordination with VietNamNet e-newspaper, on January 8 announced the Top 500 Largest Enterprises in Vietnam (VNR500).

Petrol prices in Vietnam fell for a fifth consecutive adjustment on January 8, with RON 95 down VND 350 per litre at the start of the year.

Major supermarket chains have urgently withdrawn Ha Long canned pork products after police uncovered large volumes of diseased pork linked to the company.

Vietnam’s seafood sector aims for USD 11.5 billion in export earnings in 2026, shifting towards sustainable aquaculture and a fisheries economy amid climate and market pressures.

International financial institutions expect Vietnam to maintain strong growth in 2026, citing robust 2025 performance, reform momentum and rising competitiveness despite mounting global risks.

Real estate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam continue to draw steady interest from foreign investors, according to insiders.

Vietnam aims to earn USD 73-74 billion from agro-forestry-aquatic exports in 2026, as the sector pushes market expansion, deeper processing and greener production amid mounting global challenges.