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Việt Nam’s CPI rises 1.14 per cent in February as Tết demand drives up food and travel costs.

Located in Việt Nam’s key southern economic region, WTC BDNC serves as more than a venue. It is an industrial park-based platform providing tenants with the connectivity needed to thrive despite market uncertainty.

Canadian Wood Vietnam, part of Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) – a provincial agency of the Government of British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, has recently reaffirmed its commitment to the Vietnamese wood industry by maintaining a consistent presence across key industry platforms.

The promotion also includes ticket discounts of up to 83 per cent to mark International Women’s Day on March 8.

Realised foreign investment rose 8.8 per cent in January-February from a year earlier, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

In February alone, exports were estimated at $33.06 billion, down 23.7 per cent from January because of the nine-day Tết holiday, but still 5.7 per cent higher year-on-year.

According to Brand Finance’s Banking 500 2026, Việt Nam is represented by 13 banking brands in the global rankings, seven of which demonstrate notable double digit-growth over the past year, reflecting a progressive financial ecosystem.

Fuel demand surged at state-run petrol stations after price hikes as global oil volatility linked to Middle East tensions adds pressure on Việt Nam’s fuel supply system.

Foreign trading contributed negatively, with foreign investors recording a net sell of over VNĐ1.3 trillion on HoSE and VNĐ81.75 billion on HNX. 

Of the total export value in the January–February period, agricultural products accounted for US$6.09 billion, up 17.1 per cent year-on-year. Seafood exports reached $1.76 billion, marking a sharp increase of 23.3 per cent, while forestry products brought in $2.82 billion, up 7.4 per cent.