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Airports Corporation of Vietnam has recovered more than VND 5.1 trillion in receivables as domestic airlines rebound from Covid 19, though debts owed by Bamboo Airways continued to rise.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced a new circular that introduces amendments to regulations concerning information disclosure, trading securities and the operations of securities companies.

Nearly 24,200 new businesses were established nationwide in January, surging 40.9 per cent from December and 126.8 per cent year on year.

Authorities in Danang have destroyed 6,500 packs of smuggled cigarettes deemed unfit for circulation, the city’s civil enforcement agency said.

Vietnamese supermarkets are ramping up discounts and in-store promotions in the final days before the Lunar New Year, as consumer spending remains more subdued than in previous Tet seasons.

Pork prices at many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City have been climbing steadily in the run-up to Tet, leaving many shoppers startled by the sharp increases.

Vietnam’s year-end online shopping rush has overwhelmed delivery services, leaving customers facing delays of up to six days as couriers race to clear warehouses before their Lunar New Year break.

Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered officials to urgently finalise proposals for a national gold exchange, as the Government steps up efforts to manage monetary and fiscal policy in 2026.

The draft sets out tax policies for crypto asset transactions and business which align largely with the current taxation framework applied to securities trading.

The Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX) met with global index provider FTSE Russell to discuss next steps to support the sustainable development and upgrading of Vietnam’s stock market.

Several Vietnamese banks are targeting double-digit profit growth, with some aiming for tens of trillions of dong in pre-tax profit.

Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery exports opened the year on a strong note, reaching nearly USD 6.51 billion in January, a rise of 29.5 per cent year on year.

A new aviation financial hub has been launched in HCM City, aiming to mobilise more than USD 6.1 billion in initial capital and position the country as an emerging centre for aviation finance.

Phase 1 of the Hon Trau wind power plant is designed to have a total installed capacity of 750 MW, with an estimated annual electricity output of around 2.8 billion kWh.

Vietnam’s state-owned Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC has signed cooperation documents with major US energy firms to explore crude oil and biofuel supplies.

Ha Long Canfoco has reported a sharp loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 amid cost pressures and market backlash.

Vietnam has allowed foreign investors to trade securities through global brokerage institutions and permitting foreign fund management companies to open two trading accounts.

The first Spring Fair 2026 opened in Hanoi on February 2, featuring unique cultural displays from across Vietnam.

PM Pham Minh Chinh and Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi have agreed that both nations should work toward boosting bilateral trade to USD 1 billion by 2035.