Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) sold just 19,278 vehicles in February 2026, a drop of 48% compared with the previous month. VinFast and Hyundai also recorded significant declines during the Tet holiday period.

Logistics and aviation routes face disruption as tensions escalate, but analysts believe globalization and global commerce will remain resilient.

Despite generating significant social value, both social impact businesses and SMEs in Vietnam face one of the largest credit gaps in ASEAN, with an estimated annual shortfall of around 24 billion USD, of which about 62% of demand remains unmet.

Amid sharp fluctuations in fuel prices, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has instructed gasoline wholesalers and distributors not to hoard fuel in anticipation of higher prices and to ensure uninterrupted supply.

GE Vernova plans to invest about 200 million USD to expand its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam with a new facility in Hai Phong city, aiming to support growing global demand for electrification infrastructure.

On March 10, PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with ministries, agencies and the energy security task force to discuss ensuring proactive energy supply for socio-economic development amid Middle East tensions affecting global energy supply chains.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East may push global oil prices higher, raising concerns about inflation, production costs and financial market sentiment.

Vietnam’s aviation authority warns of a potential Jet A-1 fuel shortage from April as supply disruptions and soaring prices linked to Middle East tensions ripple through the market.

Vietnam’s stock market reversed sharply higher in the morning session on March 10 after suffering a record plunge the previous day.

Vietnam’s pepper export earnings in 2026 are expected to surpass the record level in 2025 thanks to persistently high prices, promising better incomes for farmers and stronger profits for exporters despite a tightening supply.

As fuel prices surge and global supply tensions intensify, Vietnam is accelerating its transition toward E10 biofuel, a move seen as a strategic step to ease pressure on conventional gasoline supplies.

Facing rising global oil prices and potential supply disruptions, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has called on citizens and businesses to save fuel and consider alternative transport options.

Revenue across VN's publishing industry reached approximately VND4.165 trillion (US$170 million) in 2025, while state budget contributions totaled VND532.9 billion (US$21.7 million), marking a 56.9 percent increase compared with the previous year.

Many petrol stations across Vietnam have started limiting the amount of fuel each customer can purchase as prices surge and demand spikes sharply.

Vietnam’s stock market suffered an unprecedented plunge, losing more than 6.5% in a single session as nearly all major stocks fell sharply. Escalating conflict in the Middle East and a surge in global oil prices heavily affected investor sentiment.

The government has issued a new decree reducing import tariffs on several fuel products and petroleum inputs to zero percent to help stabilize domestic supply.

The Pi cryptocurrency has recorded a modest price increase over the past week, though its value remains far below its early listing peak and investor enthusiasm appears to be fading.

Vietnam’s industrial production maintained strong growth in the first two months of 2026 despite fewer working days due to the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, with the processing and manufacturing sector continuing to serve as the key growth driver.

A VRT representative said the adjustment had been carefully considered to partly share the burden of rising fuel costs while still ensuring service quality as well as safe and stable operations.

Prompt policy measures by the Government and relevant ministries have helped stabilise Vietnam’s fuel market and curb hoarding, despite sharp global oil price fluctuations driven by tensions in the Middle East.