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Việt Nam is tightening anti-money laundering controls as the rise of digital assets and the launch of its international financial centre create new risks for financial security and capital flows.

The decision was carefully considered to ensure maximum concentration of resources on strategic infrastructure projects that the group has recently been assigned to implement.

The General Department of Việt Nam Customs announced that the total trade turnover was expected to reach $900 billion by December 26, 2025 – the highest level ever recorded.

Apartment prices climbed 96.2 per cent in Hà Nội, 72.6 per cent in Đà Nẵng and 56.9 per cent in HCM City compared to 2019.

The transaction marks a significant milestone in Central Retail’s investment portfolio restructuring strategy, aligned with its objective of sustainable development and long-term growth in the Vietnamese market.

The group has set targets of consolidated revenue of VNĐ20 trillion and consolidated profit of VNĐ1.2–1.5 trillion next year.

Maybank expects sentiment to improve and consumption to strengthen in 2026, supported by an improved macro outlook, lower tariff risks and faster GDP growth, along with Government stimulus measures aimed at boosting domestic demand.

Throughout its long presence in Việt Nam, SABECO has consistently affirmed a strong Vietnamese identity.

China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Việt Nam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

This deal is notable as it represents Asahi Life’s first foreign merger and acquisition (M&A) venture.