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Vietnam International Trade Fair 2026 set to take place in April

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 to change terminals at some int'l airports from late March

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.

PM directs tasks to accelerate 2026 export growth

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.

Measures sought to address business challenges amid Middle East conflict

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.

Petrol supplies still ensure production and consumption in coming months: PM

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.

Central region’s logistics sector poised for new growth opportunities

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.

Starlink’s US$85 monthly fee raises questions in Vietnam telecom market

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

Phu Quoc emerges as a magnet for high-yield resort investment

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.

Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties

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 industry strives to enhance export value

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.

Home loan interest rates jump to 14% as buyers struggle with debt pressure

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

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct Hanoi–Amsterdam service on June 16

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.

Vietnamese businesses ride wave of investment in green manufacturing

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.

Ho Chi Minh City steps up actions to unlock private sector growth

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.

World-standard workforce crucial to building int’l financial centre

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.

Diverse investment channels offer growth opportunities for disciplined investors

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.

Rising fuel prices put pressure on Vietnam’s exchange rate, central bank says

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.

Digital platform on overseas market development launched

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.

Vietnam, Denmark cooperate to pilot circular food model

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.

VN, India promote maritime security cooperation through blue economy development

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.