The Republic of Korea’s Lotte Shopping reported solid business performance in 2025, supported by strong growth in its shopping mall segment and impressive results in the Việt Nam market.

Recent international assessments indicate that Viet Nam not only maintained solid growth momentum in 2025 but has also built favourable conditions to enter a new growth cycle, with positive prospects for 2026.

The company attributed its poor performance to increased operational costs. Specifically, management expenses surged to nearly VNĐ60.2 billion in Q4 2025, a dramatic rise from VNĐ6.9 billion in the same period the previous year.

Retaining this 'traditional essence' in a new appearance gives businesses greater confidence when engaging in trade promotion activities and approaching international markets. 

Container throughput at Việt Nam’s ports is expected to maintain growth, with deep-water ports in particular set to record higher efficiency thanks to larger vessel deployment and the accelerated development of infrastructure, which will help enhance competitiveness, according to MBS Securities JSC.

The project was approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on December 19, 2023. Previously, on December 5 last year, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a meeting of the Government’s standing members to discuss proposed mechanisms and policies to step up the project.

Retail sales of goods in January was estimated at VNĐ487.4 trillion, accounting for the largest share and increasing 9.3 per cent year-on-year.

Circular No. 30/2025/TT-BKHCN clearly stipulates the conditions and technical standards applicable to used equipment imported into Việt Nam, with the aim of ensuring safety, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and alignment with the sustainable development orientation of the domestic semiconductor industry.

The First Glorious Spring Fair 2026 is emerging as more than a seasonal trade promotion event but a platform which lays the groundwork for a more structured and sustainable trade between Việt Nam and Malaysia amid shifting regional investment flows and supply chains.

Marico said on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Marico South-East Asia Corporation, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 75 per cent equity stake in Skinetiq, valuing the Vietnamese company at US$40 million.

Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW is emerging as a key catalyst for restructuring state-owned enterprises in HCM City, as the city accelerates efforts to consolidate resources, build large public sector corporations and enable them to drive growth in an increasingly competitive economic landscape, according to experts.

While food supply concerns previously centred on availability and prices, the focus has now shifted clearly towards quality and safety.

Each product is linked to stories of local raw material zones, livelihoods and a gradual shift toward safer and more sustainable farming practices.

Vietnamese enterprises should step up direct investment in the US to reduce tariff risks while gaining access to advanced technology, capital and a strong innovation ecosystem, the Vietnamese Consul General in San Francisco said.

Farmers robust plant health, eye-catching designs, surging consumer demand, and broadly stable pricing.

HCM City is stepping up efforts to develop digital technology infrastructure and hyperscale data centres as part of its long-term strategy to build a smart city and establish an international financial centre.

Numerous enterprises and cooperatives from different localities have brought a diverse range of products to the fair, meeting a wide range of shopping needs during the Tết (Lunar New Year) season.

Digital transformation is reshaping fisheries management in Việt Nam, as authorities deploy data-driven systems to tighten vessel management, improve traceability and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

HCM City has set an ambitious target of achieving economic growth of over 10 per cent in 2026, a goal described by city leaders as both critical and highly challenging given the city’s vast economic scale.

The plan was under Decision No. 53/KH-UBND on international economic integration in 2026, aiming to create momentum for rapid and sustainable growth, while simultaneously enhancing the competitiveness and position of the capital city in the context of deep integration.