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.

Crude oil supplies for domestic refineries have been maintained, and petrol supplies for the coming months remain secure, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said while chairing a meeting in Hanoi on March 17 with the task force for energy security.

Logistics and seaports have long been strengths of central coastal provinces. However, these advantages have yet to be fully tapped, meaning the marine economy has not become a key growth driver in many localities.

The anticipated launch of the Starlink satellite Internet service in Vietnam is attracting considerable attention across the telecommunications sector.

Phu Quoc is steadily redefining itself as a high-yield investment destination. As tourism reaches new heights, the island's exceptional rental potential is drawing a growing wave of seasoned investors eager.

Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the VN Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set a target for VN's cashew kernel exports of around 800,000 tons, worth about $5 billion.

Vietnam’s wood processing industry is stepping up efforts to enhance its export value by investing in technology, green production, and product design while diversifying markets to strengthen competitiveness in the global market.

Vietnam's real estate market faces a major shift as home loan interest rates double from previous years.

VN Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct air route between Hanoi and Amsterdam, alongside market promotion activities and business connectivity programs with European partners to introduce the new service and promote VN as a destination.

Amid the global push for technological innovation, green development, and sustainable growth, several industrial manufacturing sectors in Vietnam are drawing increasing attention from both domestic and international investors.

HCMC’s authorities and businesses operating in the southern metropolis have stepped up strategic orientations and concrete action programmes to translate Resolution No.68-NQ-TW into practice.

As developing an international financial centre (IFC) is considered a strategic step for Vietnam in its new stage of development, a decisive factor is the availability of a financial workforce that meets international standards.

As market channels "light up" in 2026, success is shifting from single assets to strategic allocation. While gold and stocks demand discipline, real estate offers "double profits" from infrastructure, requiring balanced cash flow management.

The State Bank of Vietnam has warned that rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are putting pressure on the country’s exchange rate and domestic monetary market.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on March 12 launched a digital platform on overseas market development, with Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son attending and delivering a keynote address.

The “Green Hero Solution” project aimed at promoting circular food systems and climate-resilient agriculture in Vietnam was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on March 12.

Vietnam and India are stepping up maritime security cooperation through the promotion of a sustainable blue economy, experts heard at the secVietnam–India Maritime Dialogue held in New Delhi on March 11.

Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight operation plan, adding nearly 1,000 seats on routes between Vietnam and Europe during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the situation in the Middle East.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has forced several airlines to cancel flights between Vietnam and the region, disrupting travel plans for more than 6,000 passengers over the coming days.

As global energy markets turn volatile, Vietnam has activated fiscal, regulatory and supply measures to cushion domestic fuel prices and safeguard economic stability.