Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., Philippine Secretary of Agriculture, told BusinessWorld Online that the Department of Agriculture (DA) was reviewing the reference basis of its flexible rice tariff scheme to better reflect actual market conditions.

Ten Vietnamese enterprises are showcasing fruit and vegetable products at Fruit Logistica 2026, the world’s largest trade fair for fresh produce, currently taking place at the Messe Berlin, one of Germany's largest exhibition centres.

The first four days of the fair received more than 100,000 visitors with footfall rising daily, especially after 10a.m and 7p.m, prompting organisers to extend opening hours by one hour to 10p.m on weekend.

The draft sets out tax policies for crypto asset transactions and business which align largely with the current taxation framework applied to securities trading.

Việt Nam is accelerating efforts to improve its legal framework on crop production and plant protection, which is critical to removing bottlenecks in exports and enhancing the competitiveness of farm products, as overseas markets are tightening technical, traceability and biosecurity requirements.

The entire infrastructure system is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of next year.

Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its next-generation e-commerce website, marking a key milestone in the national flag carrier’s comprehensive digital transformation roadmap and its ambition to position itself as a five-star airline.

After posting a record-breaking budget performance last year, HCM City has set its sights even higher, aiming to collect close to VNĐ1 quadrillion (around US$40 billion) in budget revenue as early as 2026.

According to data from the Vietnam Interbank Market Research Association, the average interest rate in the interbank market on February 3 increased sharply by 2-7.9 percentage points across most short terms under one month.

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Ecovina have been granted an investment licence for its industrial park on 101.6ha with total capital of US$335 million in Dung Quất Economic Zone, marking its first licence approved since signing a share purchase agreement with Doosan Enerbility (Doosan Vina) worth 290 billion won ($213 million) last August.

Nearly 24,200 new businesses were established nationwide in January, up 40.9 per cent from December.

Available at https://chatbot.customs.gov.vn, the tool aims to improve access to information and help reduce delays in import–export clearance procedures.

The programme will address barriers faced by SMEs, which continue to encounter constraints in accessing finance and technology needed for sustainable business transitions.

From cashless payments and product traceability to digital platform promotion, the use of digital technology at the Việt Nam Glorious Spring Fair 20206 is opening up new pathways, helping to increase product value, effectively connect supply and demand, and drive economic development.

The programme aims to implement Conclusion No 207-KL/TW dated November 10, 2025 of the Party Central Committee, which calls for stronger leadership and enhanced management responsibility in consumer protection.

According to the NSO, higher pork prices amid rising Tết demand, increases in dining-out service prices and higher costs of housing maintenance materials linked to year-end home renovations were the main contributors to the rise.

A report by JLL Việt Nam shows that despite ongoing volatility in the global economy, the domestic modern ready-built warehouse market continued to grow steadily.

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.