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Flight cancellations across the Middle East are disrupting shipments of fresh Norwegian salmon to Vietnam, forcing retailers to cancel orders and brace for potential price increases and quality risks.

Off season durian prices in Vietnam have surged to a record VND 200,000 (approximately USD 7.6) per kilogramme, as the country remains the only major global supplier at this time.

Hanoi attracted USD 335.6 million in foreign direct investment in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital.

Vietnam’s central bank is tightening the reins on credit growth this year, but several dynamic private lenders are still setting ambitious lending targets.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are threatening global supply chains, leaving Vietnamese import-export businesses on edge over cargo currently at sea and the risk of empty container shortages.

Shares fell sharply on Monday as heavy selling swept across banking, securities and technology stocks, dragging the market lower despite a brief afternoon rebound.

Imported cherries from Chile are being sold widely across Vietnam for just over VND 100,000 (approximately USD 4) per kg, a sharp drop from their usual premium pricing.

Ho Chi Minh City has invited strategic investors for the proposed Can Gio International Transshipment Port, a VND 128 trillion (USD 4.87 billion) project.

Gia Lai has approved investment in the 368ha Cat Trinh industrial park with total capital of VND 2.554 trillion (USD 100.15 million), slated for operation by late 2029 or early 2030.

Vietnam’s benchmark index may face sharp swings this week as escalating tensions in Iran rattle global markets, though oil and energy shares are expected to benefit.

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose 67.2 per cent year on year to USD 875.33 million by February 15, driven by robust demand and a surge in pistachio shipments.

After a decade of rapid growth in users and transactions, major platforms are moving away from cash-burning strategies once used to win market share.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on Friday ordered key oil and gas firms to secure domestic fuel supplies amid global market volatility.

HS Hyosung Quang Nam plans to start construction on the polyester curtain fabric and industrial fibre production plant at the Tam Thang Expanded Industrial Park in the first quarter of 2026.

Vietnam continues to stand out as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for FDI, with strong inflows recorded last year and positive prospects for 2026, according to an article by Sputnik.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has held a meeting with Michael West, President of Moody’s Ratings, to discuss measures for improving Vietnam’s national credit rating.

The domestic stock market increased slightly despite a choppy session on Friday as widespread selling pressure from various sectors, particularly banking and consumer industries.

Tay Ninh Province plans to allocate about 46,000 hectares for industrial park development by 2050 under its updated provincial master plan.

Northern Power Corporation has warned that household electricity bills in February may rise sharply due to cold weather, Tet demand and late-month humidity.