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Strict registration rules leave used diesel-car market in the doldrums

Tightened registration regulations have caused the used car market to turn quiet. Many dealers report a decrease in the number of customers as buyers become more hesitant due to concerns over emission inspection risks.

EU – Vietnam Global Gateway business forum to be held in Hanoi

The first EU – Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 24, aiming to deepen economic and investment cooperation between the two sides.

Tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts with signs of legal violations blocked

MoMo has built a technical system to screen and block tens of thousands of e-wallet accounts showing signs of violating the law.

Gasoline price hike prompts sellers to raise prices on goods

Fuel prices have skyrocketed by VND5,703–VND15,622 per liter in just 10 days. Many sellers have requested an additional VND5,000 per order in delivery fees and raised the prices of a range of goods.

FDI attraction in 2026: Vietnam adapts to new global investment standards

As global competition for FDI intensifies, Vietnam continues to enhance its appeal to multinational investors, backed by competitive advantages, an improving business environment and policy reforms aligned with emerging global investment standards.

No need to migrate: stable power lets mountain villagers earn at home

Hoa, a man in the mountainous commune of Minh Thanh in Tuyen Quang province, said he is happy as his remote village has become richer thanks to the connection to the national power grid. In 2025, he earned an income of about VND200 million.

Vietnam building 27 mega real estate projects worth over 115 billion USD: report

More than half of the total investment is led by major developers including Vingroup and Sun Group, the report says, reflecting intensifying competition to develop large-scale urban complexes in the real estate market.

CAAV proposes tax cuts, financial support for airlines

Amid complicated geopolitical developments and increasing fuel prices, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has suggested a number of policy measures to reduce pressure on Vietnam’s aviation industry.

First senior officials’ meeting of CPTPP in 2026 opens in Hanoi

Vietnam’s CPTPP chairmanship 2026 is implemented under the theme “Shared Visions – Shared Actions”, reflecting members’ commitment to working together towards long-term development goals and translating shared visions into concrete outcomes.

ProPak Vietnam 2026 spotlights Italian innovation in packaging solutions

At ProPak Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Italian manufacturers will introduce a wide range of high-tech processing and packaging solutions designed to support Vietnam’s rapidly growing packaging sector.

Rising fuel prices drive surge in electric motorbike demand in Hanoi

Dealers in Hanoi report a sharp increase in customers exploring and purchasing electric motorbikes amid rising fuel costs.

Construction Ministry to directly monitor four major state firms

The Construction Ministry will conduct direct supervision of four major state-owned enterprises in 2026, focusing on the management and use of state capital, business performance and the preservation and development of public assets.

Vietnam’s RON95 gasoline price remains lower than regional peers

Despite recent increases, Vietnam’s RON95 gasoline price is still lower than equivalent fuel prices in several neighboring countries.

Vietnam’s support industry should not try to copy China

Vietnamese supporting industries should position themselves in the mid- and upper-mid segments rather than relying on low-cost outsourcing if they want to compete and integrate deeper into global supply chains.

Vietnam auto market slows after strong start to 2026

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.

Middle East tensions shake global logistics but impact may be brief

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

Vietnam’s SMEs face 24-billion-USD credit gap amid green transition

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.

Vietnam warns fuel retailers against hoarding as prices surge

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 to invest $200mil in VN transformer plant to support power demand

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.

PM orders no energy shortages under any circumstances

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.