From carpooling to flexible construction, firms adapt to volatile oil markets.

A debt portfolio exceeding VND1.055 trillion (approximately US$43 million) linked to multiple corporate borrowers is being prepared for auction, as banks step up efforts to resolve non-performing loans.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is determined to maintain export growth of 15–16% while sustaining a trade surplus of around 23 billion USD to make a significant contribution to achieving double-digit GDP growth in 2026 and beyond.

The Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026 is scheduled to take place from September 3 to 5 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City.

Rather than merely facilitating transport, logistics is increasingly seen as a “critical variable” influencing efficiency from farm to market.

Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing mounting pressure as jet fuel supply risks tightening, forcing domestic airlines to adjust operations and prioritize key routes.

According to newly released data from the General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance, in February 2026 alone, Vietnam imported 16,216 CBU vehicles worth more than US$359 million.

The Embassy of Vietnam in India on March 23 organised the Vietnam–India Electronics and IT Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together more than 100 enterprises and over 20 leading trade and industry associations from both countries.

Amid a global fuel crisis driven by impacts of the still-unpredictable conflict in the Middle East, diversifying supply sources to meet domestic demand is an urgent priority alongside longer-term measures, experts have said.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has signed Decision No. 463/QD-TTg issuing a nationwide emulation plan aimed at accelerating private sector development while improving the performance and efficiency of state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Requirements to control credit and maintain credit growth discipline are reminders that the flow of capital in the economy needs careful regulation.

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) has proposed stricter regulations on the buying, selling, and transfer of social housing, allowing resale only to eligible beneficiaries under the policy.

Seeing a Korean-style cafe crowded with customers, Hung borrowed nearly VND2 billion from a bank to open a similar shop. Less than a year later, the shop had to close.

Strong appetite from China is fueling a boom in Vietnam’s high-value lobster exports, marking a significant growth driver early this year.

Vietnam is moving faster than planned to roll out E10 gasoline nationwide, aiming to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels amid global energy volatility.

Da Nang has welcomed the launch of two new international air routes from Manila (the Philippines) and Bali (Indonesia), marking a significant step forward in expanding its connectivity across Southeast Asia.

Thailand has doubled its spending on importing pepper - often referred to as “black gold” - from Vietnam, making the country its largest supplier of the commodity.

Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may not lack strategy or ambition, but many struggle to turn plans into results, business leaders and experts said at the SME Forum 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 20.

Rising tensions in the Middle East are pushing up global fertiliser prices and raising concerns about input costs for farmers, as disruptions to key shipping routes threaten supplies of critical raw materials.

The challenges posed by the Middle East conflict are not only a shared difficulty but also a test of the resilience and adaptability of Vietnam’s agriculture and environment sector.