The southern industrial market is entering a recovery phase after a period of adjustment driven by tariff pressures and global trade uncertainty, according to a report released by the real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield.

High-quality human resources, competitive operating costs and a growing supply of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are positioning HCM City as a preferred destination for next-generation Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the long-term expansion strategies of multinational corporations.

Việt Nam has raised its economic growth target to double-digit growth during 2026–30, which has altered energy demand projections and requires revisions to the national energy plan to safeguard energy supply for the economy.

The manufacturing sector maintained its growth momentum in January 2026, with output, new orders and employment all recording solid increases, and business confidence rising to the highest level in nearly two years.

HCM City’s seafood processing businesses are facing raw material shortages just before the usual peak demand season close to Tết.

The first livestream sales session will be held from 9am to 1pm on Friday, officially starting online sales activities linked to the exhibition space.

Việt Nam prioritises cooperation with Laos in electricity imports, viewing this as a strategic area in line with high-level agreements and orientations between the two countries.

The plan is expected to ensure stable employment and income for all fishermen involved, thereby contributing to efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nanjing, China, ArcherMind is a software services company. After sharing its experience and solutions in developing digital platforms, it proposed cooperation with Việt Nam’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Finance through the National Innovation Centre (NIC) in innovation, AI, and robotics.

Việt Nam consistently pursues the development of economic relations with the US on the basis of harmonised interests, balance and sustainability. He stressed that as bilateral trade negotiations are being actively promoted, Vietnam hopes to achieve outcomes that align with the interests of both countries.

Flights from HCM City to central and northern airports are almost fully booked for the week before for the Lunar New Year on February 17.

The southern market saw 254 stocks declining while 84 ticker symbols inched higher. Liquidity also dropped from the previous session to over VNĐ26.1 trillion (US$1 billion). 

The government has paused new food safety rules until April 2026 after confusion over their immediate enforcement brought import procedures to a halt and clogged major ports, including HCM City’s Cát Lái.

Held on a national scale at the Vietnam National Exhibition Centre (Đông Anh Commune, Hà Nội), the first Glorious Spring Fair 2026 brings together high-quality Vietnamese products, regional specialities and a vibrant Tết atmosphere. Running until February 13, the fair serves as a key national platform for trade, consumption and cultural exchange.

By participating in the Spring Fair, companies expect the event to serve as an effective platform to boost sales, enhance brand awareness and prepare for the upcoming Tết holiday shopping season.

The robust growth in the first month of the year, despite lingering global uncertainties, underlines the effectiveness of the sector’s efforts in management, production organisation and market expansion.

Stronger regional linkages through greater resource sharing, coordinated planning and unified development orientations will give the Southern Key Economic Region ample room for breakthrough growth in the coming period, a forum heard in HCM City on February 4.

The Pu Ta Leng Co-operative alone has directly sold around 140 tonnes of noodles, mainly through TikTok Shop.

The Vĩnh Long Provincial People’s Committee on February 4 held a working session with FBH Media Company from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to discuss investment cooperation in the province.

Coffee accounts for nearly 85 per cent of Việt Nam’s total export turnover to Algeria.