Market liquidity hits US$1.58 billion as VN-Index reaches record high
Stock market poised for market upgrade, revaluation this year
Vietnam opens 2026 trading year with ambitious market modernization agenda
Vietnam stock market upgrade signals new era of global integration
Strong buying spree lifts VN-Index by nearly 47 points
VN-Index tumbles nearly 30 points in October’s final session
Vietnam’s stock market welcomes new opportunities following FTSE upgrade
Licensed crypto-asset exchanges become key to investor protection
Real estate stocks surge, VN-Index hits all-time high
Post-IPO listing period shortened to 30 days
Prime Minister urges swift implementation of stock market upgrade roadmap
Stock market upgrade enables major capital inflows into Vietnam
Vietnam’s stock market upgrade poised to attract strong foreign capital inflows
Vietnam upgraded to emerging market from frontier
Vietnam surpasses 11 million securities accounts
VPBank Securities (VPBS) launches IPO at VND33,900 per share
Foreign investors post net sales of over VND2.8 trillion on HOSE
Prime Minister directs agencies to pursue early stock market upgrade
Vietnam seeks LSE support in bid for emerging market status
Vietnam Government approves plan to upgrade its stock market status
Public investment stocks see strong gains
Foreign investors granted greater access to securities market
IPO surge brings opportunity to elevate Vietnam’s stock market
Real estate, public investment stocks surge robustly
Tidal wave of cash retail, foreign investors stimulate stock market soar
National
Three North–South Expressway East sections delayed over safety concerns
Two component projects of the North–South Expressway East were temporarily suspended on February 12 over traffic safety concerns, just hours before they were scheduled to open to motorists ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday.
PM calls for more vigorous implementation of nuclear power projects
“Compassionate Tet” brings gifts to disadvantaged families in Quang Ngai
UNESCO, Japan sign deal to bolster Vietnam’s disaster early warning
Quang Ngai–Hoai Nhon Expressway put into operation on February 12
International
Vietnam–Canada ties gain fresh momentum after ministerial meeting
The two ministers agreed on measures to advance the Comprehensive Partnership, pledging to facilitate cooperation in trade and investment, defence and security, official development assistance, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
Vietnamese ambassador attends National Congress of Communist Party of Greece
Vietnam values strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Norway: FM
HCMC leaders push for expanded international cooperation
PM urges expanded Japanese investment, technology transfer to Vietnam
Business
Retail petrol prices rise in February 12 adjustment
E5 RON 92 rose by VND395, now capped at VND8,834 (US$0.73) per litre, while RON95-III increased by VND418 to a maximum of 19,298 per litre.
Experts urge HCMC to focus on policy implementation to drive growth
Foreign investors eye opportunities in HCMC’s new 3,808-hectare FTZ
Tet 2026 fireworks market sees higher supply, yet price gouging persists
Ho Chi Minh City farmers prosper with ST25 rice
Education
Thousands of new schools in HCMC to open in early 2026
Construction on numerous HCMC schools is accelerating before Tet to ensure thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities are ready for students in early 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City students earn Tet money by picking apricot leaves
Entry-level school admissions system in HCMC overloaded on opening day
Autonomy, state-school-enterprise linkages needed to boost tech workforce
Strategic tech training stalled by financial barriers, infrastructure gaps
Sports
First-ever professional boxing regulations established
The new regulations, effective January 26, provide a comprehensive legal framework and professional management system that marks a turning point for the sport’s development in Vietnam.
