Vietnam Steel Industry – Jan–Feb 2026 Update & Outlook: Steel production rose strongly (+17.5% YoY), supported by solid domestic demand and new capacity coming online.

Entering 2026, as the financial market moves into a new cycle, the bond bottleneck continues to weigh heavily on real estate companies—a sector that had previously relied heavily on financial leverage during its rapid growth phase.

Decree No. 71/2026/ND-CP, recently issued by the Government, regulates administrative penalties in the field of atomic energy and will take effect from May 1, 2026, replacing Decree No. 107/2013/ND-CP

Previously, the licensing of aquaculture breed imports—especially for species not included in the permitted business list—was mainly handled by central-level authorities

Fertilizer Industry – Jan–Feb 2026 Update & Outlook: Global urea prices rose strongly from early 2026 and surged further in early March, reaching ~USD 660/ton (+62% YTD); domestic prices also increased 30–36% YTD, while DAP and potash saw only modest gains.

Sales data for February and the cumulative results for the first two months of the year indicate that the familiar market structure remains intact, with VinFast continuing to firmly hold the leading position. Entering 2026, Vietnam’s automotive market has shown encouraging signs of recovery following a period of slowdown, albeit with uneven growth across different brands. In February 2026, VinFast recorded sales of 9,903 units, accounting for 30.7% of total market share. Alth

Phu Tai Joint Stock Company (PTB) has decided to use over 161 billion VND raised from its public offering to settle short-term loans and invest in a wood pellet production plant for export. According to Report No. 29/BC-HĐQT and Board of Directors Resolution No. 28/NQ-HĐQT dated March 9th, the company has collected over 161 billion VND in actual revenue, exceeding the initial plan by 367 million VND. Phu Tai Joint Stock Company is stepping up investment in a wood pellet facto

The Ministry of Finance has recently announced the completion of the preliminary assessment phase for applications seeking licenses to operate crypto asset trading platforms, under the pilot framework outlined in Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP.

As such, beyond broader impacts such as rising global oil prices exerting inflationary pressure and risks of disruptions to maritime routes through the Middle East, developments in the region may also have direct implications for Vietnam.

While the tea and coffee market in Southeast Asia continues to grow rapidly, the key determinant of success is no longer primarily driven by beverage taste, store design, or social media virality.