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

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.

2025 – Export weakness, domestic demand as the main driver. Rubber exports declined for the third consecutive year and continued losing share in key markets amid rising competition; growth in ASEAN was largely volume-driven with thin margins.

Exports reached USD 76.4bn (+18.3% YoY), while imports grew faster (+26.3% YoY), reflecting rising demand for inputs in the new production cycle. Investment remained a key driver, with public investment disbursement and FDI maintaining growth.

Amid mounting logistics cost pressures, many exporters are being forced to stretch their capacity to maintain orders and remain competitive in international markets. Mr. Ta Quang Huyen, CEO of Hoang Son 1 JSC, noted that Vietnam is currently exporting large volumes of cashew nuts to Jordan, Israel, and Türkiye, primarily via the Suez–Red Sea corridor—one of the most critical maritime routes linking Asia and Europe. Should risks along this route escalate, vessels may be rerout

The recent approval of several next-generation digital asset exchanges—after passing stringent licensing and evaluation processes—is not merely an administrative milestone. It marks the beginning of a new era of transparent competition

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly emerging as a “strategic assistant” for enterprises in governance and operations. However, according to a survey by Vietnam Report, the level of impact varies across industries: the financial–banking sector is expected to undergo the fastest transformation, while real estate and construction may experience a slower pace of change. A survey conducted by Vietnam Report JSC indicates that 64.3% of enterprises identify “stable growth a

Amid a volatile global landscape marked by escalating geopolitical conflicts, nuclear energy is increasingly seen as a strategic solution to reduce dependence on fossil fuels