International container shipping has been affected by escalating conflicts in the Middle East, which have disrupted several major trade routes. Some vessels are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing carriers to reroute their services.

The Vietnamese Government is strongly committed to sustainable development, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, alongside accelerated energy transition, green growth and innovation across sectors.

The Online Product Safety Summit in Hanoi on March 18, with participation from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and major e-commerce platforms, helped accelerate the rollout of an product safety portal for the bloc.

Volatility across international shipping routes has increased pressure on exporters as delivery times lengthen and logistics costs rise sharply.

According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), 34 localities nationwide have completed the arrangement and handling of state-owned housing and land after restructuring under their management.

Ho Chi Minh City is repositioning remittances from foreign currency inflows to capital market resources, channeling them into innovation and supporting its ambition to become a sustainable international financial centre.

Vietnam’s chain coffee has secured a position among Southeast Asia’s leading market, ranking third by value at an estimated 725 million USD and posting one of the region’s fastest growth rates at 27%.

The programme loan is viewed as a next-generation ODA model, designed with simplified preparation processes, accelerated disbursement mechanism, and closer alignment with policy reforms and resource mobilisation for sustainable development.

NFI urged Vietnam to continue strengthening data collection, including fishermen logbook systems, observer programmes and measures to reduce bycatch.

Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, global demand for semiconductors is soaring, creating both opportunities and competition pressure.

Vietnam will prioritise funding sources with favourable terms, fewer conditions, flexible procedures and diverse financial instruments, especially those offering technology transfer and technical assistance.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an update on some active notices to air missions (NOTAMs) in the Middle East conflict zones.

Analysts identify rising operational costs as the key factor behind the exodus. In 2025, platforms simultaneously rolled out fee hikes ranging from 10–15%, significantly increasing the financial burden on merchants.

The return of a billion-dollar high-tech project highlights the effectiveness of Vietnam’s strategy to selectively attract FDI, prioritising advanced technology and high value-added investments.

Vietnam aims to have least 30% of adults holding savings accounts by 2030, according to the draft Financial Inclusion Strategy for the 2026–2030 period.

Airports in Vietnam are set for a digital connectivity boost as Ericsson and the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) join forces to deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects across the country.

Positioned as a business-to-business (B2B) event, the expo will focus on direct matchmaking activities, enabling companies to meet potential partners, seek importers and distributors, and explore investment opportunities.

Vietnam Airlines announced on March 17 that it will change its operating terminals at several international airports starting from late March in a move to improve service quality, enhance passenger experience.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a dispatch outlining a series of tasks and solutions to accelerate export growth in 2026 amid mounting global uncertainties.

Representatives from businesses and industry associations met in Ho Chi Minh City on March 17 to discuss measures to ease pressures on production and trade, and stablise the domestic market amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.