E-COMMERCE TOPS 10% OF RETAIL SALES IN VIETNAM
Vietnam’s e-commerce market reached about US$31 billion in 2025, accounting for roughly 11% of total retail sales of consumer goods and services, crossing the 10% mark for the first time. The figures were released at the 2026 E-commerce Forum held on February 2 by the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
NINH BINH TARGETS VND45 TRILLION IN TOURISM REVENUE BY 2030
Vietnam’s northern province of Ninh Binh aims to generate more than VND45 trillion in tourism revenue by 2030, as part of a broader plan to accelerate economic growth and upgrade its administrative status. Under a newly issued action plan by the provincial government, the province targets over 30 million tourist arrivals by the end of the decade. Tourism is expected to become a key growth driver within a shifting economic structure.
FDI FIRMS TAKE LION’S SHARE OF FOOTWEAR EXPORTS
Foreign-invested enterprises accounted for about 80% of footwear export revenue in 2025, as total shipments reached nearly US$29 billion, according to industry data. Export revenue of the footwear sector rose about 5% from a year earlier, data from the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso) showed.
MANUFACTURING SECTOR STARTS 2026 ON SOLID FOOTING
The manufacturing sector continued to expand in January, supported by faster growth in output, new orders and employment, according to S&P Global. The Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped slightly to 52.5 in January from 53.0 in December 2025. The reading remained well above the 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction, signaling a seventh consecutive month of improving business conditions.
HCMC EYES CAN GIO AS A NEW TOURISM GROWTH HUB
HCMC is positioning Can Gio as a new tourism growth hub as it seeks to expand its service-based economy and ease pressure on the congested city center, where development space is increasingly limited. The orientation was highlighted at a workshop titled “Developing Can Gio into a new tourism growth hub for HCMC,” held on January 29. The event brought together government agencies, research institutions, and tourism and infrastructure businesses.
GET THE FOUNDATION RIGHT, AND THE STRUCTURE LASTS.
In construction, the foundation may no longer be visible after completion, but it directly affects the structure’s stability, service life, and long-term performance. In reality, issues such as settlement, cracking, or structural deformation often result from inaccurate geotechnical assessment or an unsuitable foundation solution selected at the early stage. Once problems occur, remediation costs are usually high and disruptive to the investor’s operations.
PROJECT SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
Many construction projects fall behind schedule not due to a lack of manpower or equipment, but because of unclear planning and inconsistent control. When work is not properly sequenced, efforts to accelerate often create additional risks. At Phuc Vuong, schedules are managed through early and structured planning. Each project is divided into clear phases, with defined milestones and transparent responsibilities, allowing progress to be monitored effectively.
KICKING OFF 2026
Phuc Vuong Is Ready for Sustainable Construction Projects Entering 2026, Phuc Vuong officially resumes construction and cooperation activities after the Lunar New Year holiday. We start the year fully prepared in terms of personnel, planning, and management systems to deliver projects on schedule and in line with our commitments.
























