HCMC APPROVES 28 MORE LAND PLOTS FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
HCMC has approved 28 out of 30 proposed land plots for pilot housing developments, covering a combined area of more than 750,600 square meters, according to a newly adopted resolution. The approved sites are spread across multiple wards and communes, with a strong concentration in the city’s southern and eastern areas.
INFOGRAPHIC SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY OF 2026
The monthly statistical data presents current economic and social statistics on a variety of subjects illustrating crucial economic trends and developments, including production of agriculture, forestry and fishery, business registration situation, investment, government revenues and expenditures, trade, prices, transport and tourism and so on.
PHUC VUONG DISTRIBUTES "TET REUNION" GIFTS: SENDING LOVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITES
On the afternoon of February 6th, amid the busy year-end atmosphere, Phuc Vuong Company organized the "Tet Reunion – Spring Connection" gift-giving event right at the construction site. This annual activity aims to honor the "dream builders" who have dedicated themselves to the company's growth. The General Director was present to personally express his sincere gratitude and hand over meaningful Tet gifts to the workers.
TASTES MEZZANINE
TASTES MEZZANINE, a newly renovated banquet hall located on the mezzanine floor of the Tastes restaurant, spans 231 m2 and offers flexible themed arrangements and can accommodate up to 170 guests, including a stage. Impressing with its luxurious and modern design, the warm and unique atmosphere is created by the ceiling and artistic pendant lights that create a warm, diffused golden light.
VIETNAM RECORDS 8.02% GDP GROWTH, FASTEST IN ASEAN
According to the National Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), Vietnam’s GDP in 2025 increased by 8.02% compared with 2024. This was slightly below the 8.12% growth recorded in 2022, the highest level in the past 15 years, driven primarily by the services and industrial manufacturing sectors. With this outcome, the average GDP growth for the 2021-2025 period reached approximately 6.3% per year, surpassing the 6.2% achieved in the previous term.
HIGH GROWTH AND MACROECONOMIC STABILITY KEY TARGETS IN 2026
Pursuing high economic growth is an urgent task in the coming period, but experts have warned that Việt Nam must manage policies carefully to avoid sacrificing macroeconomic stability for growth targets, particularly as inflation risks rise alongside continued credit expansion. In 2025, Việt Nam recorded GDP growth of 8.03 per cent while inflation was kept at 3.3 per cent.
HÀ NỘI’S AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS TOP US$2 BILLION IN 2025
Hà Nội’s agricultural and forestry exports were estimated to surpass US$2 billion in 2025, maintaining steady growth and reinforcing the capital city’s role in the national agricultural supply chain, according to the Hà Nội Department of Agriculture and Environment. Key agricultural and food products accounted for around US$1.4 billion of the total export value, representing the largest share of the sector’s turnover.
RETAIL MARKET SET TO WELCOME A NEW WAVE OF INVESTMENT
From corner convenience stores to sprawling malls, Việt Nam’s retail scene is racing ahead and global investors are lining up to cash in. The surge is most visible in HCM City and Hà Nội, where chain stores are multiplying fast, but the momentum now stretches nationwide as big names commit billions of dollars to a market they see as a long-term growth engine.
























