A forest carbon market is opening new opportunities for Vietnam’s forestry sector to mobilise funding for forest protection and development while supporting sustainable livelihoods for local communities, especially in ethnic minority areas.

Vietnam consistently regards Japan as one of its most important partners and a sincere and reliable friend that accompanies it in achieving its development objectives.

From 3:00 p.m. on March 7, retail prices of petrol and oil products simultaneously increased sharply following a decision by the joint Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Amid abundant global supply, high inventories in importing markets and pressure from the upcoming Winter-Spring harvest, Vietnam’s rice sector is accelerating its shift toward higher-quality exports to sustain growth and increase value.

Thai Nguyen topped the country in newly registered foreign investment during the first two months of 2026, becoming the only locality to surpass the US$1 billion mark.

Vietnam spent more than US$1.44 billion importing fuel in the first two months of 2026, reflecting a sharp rise as the country moves to secure energy supplies.

After nearly three years of suspension, FLC shares can once again be transferred through a securities custody system, marking a new chapter for shareholders seeking liquidity.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Export-Import Department forecasts upward pressure on global prices for consumer goods, fuel, and crude oil in the coming time.

Emirates will resume normal operations on its Hanoi – Dubai route on March 6, with Flight EK395 scheduled to depart at 00:25.

The Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster has recorded strong growth in the opening weeks of 2026, buoyed by expanding international shipping routes and improved infrastructure connectivity.

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved a plan to establish a 500 billion VND (about 19.7 million USD) venture capital fund to mobilise social resources for the city’s innovation startup ecosystem and technology enterprises.

Hanoi has further affirmed its status as Vietnam’s largest craft village hub as four of its traditional villages have been officially recognised as members of the Global Network of Creative Craft Cities by the World Crafts Council (WCC).

Vietnam and the UK are strengthening cooperation to advance the development of a modern derivatives commodity market, seen as a key component in Vietnam’s roadmap to build an International Financial Centre.

Four Vietnamese banks have secured spots among the world’s 100 strongest banking brands in the Brand Finance Banking 500 2026 report, highlighting the rising global profile of Vietnam’s banking industry.

Analysts at VinaCapital said the direct impact from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on VN economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited although the conflict is pushing up global oil prices and safe-haven assets.

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in February rose 1.14% from the previous month as prices increased in most major groups of goods and services, the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance announced on March 6.

FDI disbursed in Vietnam during the first two months of 2026 is estimated at 3.21 billion USD, up 8.8% year-on-year and the highest level recorded for the period in the past five years, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Vietnam’s total foreign trade value reached 155.7 billion USD in the first two months of 2026, up 22.2% year-on-year, while the country recorded a trade deficit of 2.98 billion USD.

Trading platforms at the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city should be launched early and introduced to the global market, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Hung Yen and Thien Y – Huy Anh Environmental Energy JSC (CNTY–EUZY Group, China) on March 6 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phu Cu waste-to-energy plant project in Doan Dao commune.