An art exchange program on the floating stage at the Ao Dai Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 8, 2026. Economy-- Japanese department store operator Takashimaya plans to expand in Vietnam, betting on the country’s rising GDP and consumer demand, with profits from its Ho Chi Minh City mall expected to grow and a new project set for Hanoi. -- Farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are facing mounting concerns as fuel and fertilizer prices surge while crop and aquaculture product prices remain stagnant, raising fears of losses in the upcoming harvests. -- Fishermen and farmers in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and coastal provinces are also facing rising costs as fuel prices surge, threatening profits from both offshore fishing and agricultural production. Ho Chi Minh City-- The 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City concluded on Sunday evening after two vibrant days filled with cultural exchange, attracting more than 400,000 visitors.

Source: Tuoitre News March 09, 2026 13:35 UTC