Retail fuel prices in Vietnam were sharply cut from 22:00 on March 11 after authorities tapped the petrol price stabilisation fund to curb costs amid volatile global markets.

Amid recent fuel price fluctuations, several transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City have adjusted fares at varying levels, while many major companies have opted to keep ticket prices unchanged.

As oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions, logistics costs are rising worldwide - posing fresh challenges for export-driven economies such as Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered tighter oversight of the fuel market, stressing that petrol stations must not suspend sales without valid reasons amid concerns about supply stability.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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