This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam’s state-approved media and some others.
It compiles coverage from official outlets like Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and VN Express, highlighting the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
Korean venture fund Vietnam chick chain
Venture Square is reporting that South Korea’s The Ventures has acquired management rights and majority shareholder status in Chicken Plus Vietnam.
The company aims to expand to 270 delivery-focused small-format stores in Vietnam within four years and establish its own chicken farm to vertically integrate production and distribution.
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Automotive partnership VN-CN
Vir is reporting that Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor and China’s AOJ Suzhou signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on 14 February to jointly develop commercial vehicles and passenger platforms.
AOJ Suzhou will provide product planning, design, technical development, supply chain integration, testing and mass production support, while Kim Long Motor contributes manufacturing capacity and distribution networks in Vietnam.
The partnership targets buses, vans, trucks and all aluminium passenger vehicle platforms.
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Tax department corruption initiative
Tuoi Tre is reporting that the General Department of Taxation is requiring provincial tax departments to rotate all non-leadership officials working in land registration fee and gold trading tax units before February 28.
The agency described these areas as high-risk hotspots for corruption and misconduct.
Officials newly appointed since 1 July 2025 without violations or complaints may remain in place.
Ed.’s notes: Moving staff around to avoid developing networks that facilitate corruption, likely to disrupt legitimate networks needed to get things done, too.
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Biggest dividend payouts 2025
Dan Tri is reporting on the Vietnamese firms paying the biggest cash dividends in 2025.
Sabeco paid more than VND 6,400 billion, equivalent to about US$243.07 million, across two dividend rounds totaling a 50 percent payout ratio.
PV Gas disbursed VND 4,919 billion, or about US$186.70 million, while Petrolimex paid VND 1,524 billion, or about US$57.86 million.
Other major payouts included Masan Consumer at VND 2,628 billion, or US$99.73 million, Viettel Global at over VND 2,284 billion, or US$86.70 million, and GVR at about VND 1,600 billion, or US$60.72 million, the article says.
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APEC construction through Tet break
VnExpress is reporting that Sun Group will have 6,212 engineers and workers on site at its APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc during the Lunar New Year holiday.
The Phu Quoc International Airport expansion has about 3,677 personnel on site, while more than 1,250 workers continue at the APEC Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Ed.’s notes: There are a number of reports of delays on construction material shortages – not clear if/how these have been remedied.
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Tourism growth drivers
Znews is reporting that Vietnam’s record international visitor growth is attributed to structural shifts in source markets and improved competitiveness.
Looser visa policies, expanded electronic visas and improved air connectivity have made the destination more accessible.
Officials also point to political stability, a safe image and broader tourism offerings, including MICE and high spending segments, as key drivers, according to the publication.
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Housing supply concentration
Dan Viet is reporting that Vietnam’s low-rise housing market in 2026 will be concentrated in large-scale urban projects.
Although products are spread across multiple provinces, around two-thirds of the total supply is expected to come from a small group of mega urban developments.
The article notes that the market structure is shifting toward large developers, with overall liquidity and pricing likely to hinge on the sales pace of a few super projects rather than broad-based activity.
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Retail market development analysis
The Market Times is reporting that Vietnam’s retail market has shifted over two decades from mall-based property models to a supply chain-driven competition between foreign and domestic groups.
It notes that Thai, Japanese and South Korean retailers have invested billions of US dollars to secure large-scale malls and hypermarkets, using acquisitions, long-term infrastructure builds or cultural branding strategies.
Conversely, it says domestic players such as Saigon Co.op, WinCommerce, with nearly 4,600 outlets, and Bach Hoa Xanh have focused on neighbourhood and rural convenience formats, targeting daily essential spending close to residential areas.
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Textile / footwear materials imports
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam imported textile and footwear materials to the tune of US$640 million in January, down from US$683 million in December, a change of -6.34 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. View source→
Computer exports
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$9,560 million in January, down from US$10,743 million in December, a change of -11.01 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. View source→
Imports from USA
the-shiv is reporting that In January, Vietnam imported US$1891.99 million worth of goods from the USA, down from US$2269.79 million in December, a change of -16.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. View source→
Updated: Vegetables in Vietnam 2026
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam’s vegetable market is a vital component of the country’s agricultural sector, supplying both domestic demand and export markets. This article explores the vegetable market in Vietnam, including market trends, challenges, opportunities, key players, popular products, and more. Read more→
Yesterday’s news roundup
the-shiv is reporting that In today’s Vietnam news: Privatisation agenda, Bamboo Airways Boeing, Long Thanh airport delays, Tax for foreign crypto trades, Cement industry woes, BIDV loans real estate projects halted, Citi growth forecast, MBS Securities currency forecast, Starlink trial approved, Stock market manipulation fines, Vietravel airlines rebrand, Crypto crash, Pork consumption, Data centre power prices, Exports to China, Petroleum products imports, Updated: How to Start a Business in Vietnam 2026: Culture, Permits, Locations & More, and more. Read the full roundup→