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Major supermarket chains have urgently withdrawn Ha Long canned pork products after police uncovered large volumes of diseased pork linked to the company.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

Quang Ninh led Vietnam in regional economic growth in 2025, as six provinces and cities recorded GRDP expansion of more than 10 per cent, driven largely by industry, services and foreign investment.

Vietnam’s stock market closed 2025 with a sharp 41 per cent rise, as record liquidity and strong capital inflows underscored renewed investor confidence despite pronounced volatility.

HCM City attracted more than USD 5.3 billion in new and additional investment into its export processing and industrial zones in 2025, exceeding the annual target by 17.5 per cent, authorities said.

The United States has postponed planned increases in tariffs on wood products, offering temporary relief to Vietnamese exporters amid ongoing trade negotiations.

Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) has announced changes to its senior leadership effective from January 2026, marking the first time the company has appointed a Vietnamese national as chairman.

Vietnam's automobile sector underwent a key shift in 2025, with recovering consumer spending, robust electric vehicle (EV) demand and surging imports, especially from China, reshaping the industry.

Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report.

The National Assembly has targeted 10 per cent GDP growth for 2026, a goal that demands enormous capital inflows.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested more breakthroughs in banking reform and policy implementation to drive the country's double digit economic growth.

Modern retail infrastructure in Vietnam grew substantially, reaching 1,293 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, complemented by 8,274 traditional markets.

The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.

Remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City are projected to reach USD 10.5 billion in 2025, marking a 10.5 per cent increase compared with 2024, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

The year 2025 marked a significant breakthrough for Vietnamese seafood exports, reflecting Singapore’s growing demand for Vietnam’s seafood products.

According to economists and industry insiders, the majority of domestic enterprises remain positioned at the bottom of the value curve.