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Vietnam airlines trim routes amid soaring fuel prices

Vietnamese airlines are preparing to raise ticket prices from April 2026 and cut flight frequencies as surging jet fuel costs place mounting pressure on operations.

Vietnam to build strategic fuel reserve in Thanh Hoa

A strategic storage facility in Thanh Hoa is set to enhance national preparedness against market disruptions.

Vietnam pledges equal treatment for foreign-invested sector

Vietnam considers the foreign-invested sector an integral part of its economy and will ensure it receives equal treatment alongside other economic sectors, Party General Secretary To Lam said on March 26.

VNeID checks are needed to stop social-housing abuse: businesses

Businesses have proposed that state agencies directly approve social housing buyers from the outset and establish a database of eligible buyers on the VNeID system to reduce risks during the sales process.

Ho Chi Minh City gives boost to supporting industry firms

Supporting industry firms in Ho Chi Minh City are scrambling to embed themselves more deeply into both global and domestic supply chains, backed by a suite of local incentives that are speeding up their tech upgrades and market access.

Vietnam becomes fastest growing market for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia

Vietnam has become the fastest growing market for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia, with strong consumption growth set to accelerate further in 2026, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).

Financial infrastructure - key to sustainable cross-border e-commerce

Financial infrastructure is emerging as a critical enabler of sustainable cross-border e-commerce growth, experts have said.

Businesses seek “survival momentum” amid global geopolitical turbulence

Vietnamese enterprises is seeking measures to remain resilient while identifying strategic pathways for sustainable growth in an evolving global trade landscape.

Experts give ideas to build AI economy from data

Vietnam’s economic growth over past decades has largely relied on labour expansion, capital accumulation, export promotion and deep global trade integration, but as the country enters a higher development stage, this model is showing limitations.

To ensure financial safety, real estate credit needs to go to the right places

Rather than blocking capital, Vietnam is redirecting credit into projects with high real demand. By reducing speculation and favoring legalized housing, this strategy ensures financial safety while fostering sustainable economic growth.

Ho Chi Minh City to pilot pork trading on Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam

HCMC is set to become the first locality to list and trade pork on the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV), in a push to clean up price transparency, tighten quality control and traceability while protecting stakeholders across the supply chain.

Squid, octopus exports pick up early in 2026

Vietnam’s exports of squid and octopus reached more than 111 million USD in the first two months of 2026, up 23% year on year, reflecting a positive start for the sector and early signs of recovering demand across several markets.

Reforming fuel-price management: the key to success for petrol trading

Article 10 in the draft circular on several provisions of the decree on petroleum trading is moving in the right direction by focusing on the publication, adjustment and declaration of prices.

Global Coffee Alliance launched to drive sustainable, inclusive growth

The Global Coffee Alliance (GCA) was officially launched in Hanoi on March 26, establishing a multinational platform to promote sustainable development and shared prosperity for the coffee sector in Vietnam and globally.

Vietnam races to restart idle ethanol plants to meet surging demand

The Ministry of Industry and Trade convened a conference on March 26 to hammer out the details of the Prime Minister’s directive accelerating the switch to E10 RON95 biofuel.

Vietnam reinforces role as key regional electronics manufacturing hub

Korean technology corporations are intensifying investment in Southeast Asia to diversify supply chains and leverage cost advantages, with Vietnam remaining a focal destination thanks to its strategic location and abundant labour force.

Reducing risks, removing logistics bottlenecks amid Middle East volatility

Impacts from rising tensions in the Middle East have quickly reached Vietnam’s import–export activities, placing businesses under pressure to adapt in order to maintain orders and market share.

VN pledges partnership to develop resilient, green supply chains: Party leader

VN stands ready to work alongside businesses to develop greener and more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chains, and remains a trusted partner, a responsible member, and an attractive destination in regional and global economic networks.

Vietnam’s aging population seen as untapped economic force

A forum in Hanoi discusses how aging can become a driver of growth rather than a burden.

Can Tho city courts global investors to accelerate energy ambitions

Can Tho is focusing on industry-linked energy development, actively seeking international partners, including a consortium of China Harbour Engineering Company (Vietnam) and Shenzhen Energy Group.