In the coming period, the SBV will calibrate interest rate management in line with macroeconomic developments and inflation trends, while requiring credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to enhance transparency.

Vietnam’s stock market staged an unexpected rebound at the close of trading on March 4, even as several Asian markets plunged sharply and triggered circuit breakers amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu attended the Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit (CABS) 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from March 3–4.

Policy shifts, aggressive expansion by major brands and rising consumer demand are setting the stage for a transformative year for Vietnam’s electric motorbike market.

Tighter credit control signals a turning point as Vietnam reassesses growth driven by real estate and financial leverage.

Any route adjustments may result in longer flight times and cause knock-on impacts across the airline’s broader network, but the carrier emphasised such measures are necessary, reaffirming safety as the top priority in all operational decisions.

Qatar Airways has continued cancelling several passenger and cargo flights from Vietnam to the Middle East amid ongoing security concerns in the region.

Assessing the immediate impact, the counsellor said the conflict is adversely affecting trade between Vietnam and Israel, as well as between Vietnam and other Middle Eastern markets, particularly in the short term.

Long lines formed at gold shops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as buyers rushed to purchase after a slight price drop.

Nguyen Ngoc Dung, former chairman of the Vietnam E-Commerce Association, passed away at his home on March 3, leaving a lasting legacy in the country’s digital economy.

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, BSR has proposed prioritizing domestic crude supply to safeguard production and national energy security.

The State Bank of Vietnam has approved the appointment of Nguyen Duc Thuy as CEO of Sacombank, marking a new phase in the lender’s restructuring roadmap.

In a recent forecast for 2026, Vietcombank Securities Company projected credit growth across the entire banking sector of around 16 to 18%, exceeding the SBV’s 15% target.

As global shocks intensify, Vietnam is urged to position its state sector at key economic arteries to preserve resilience and long-term competitiveness.

The Government has approved a plan to borrow a maximum of nearly 970 trillion VND (nearly 37 billion USD) and repay debts worth some 535 trillion VND (20.33 billion USD) this year.

The carbon credit exchange will operate under a centralised model subject to strict state supervision, with tradable assets including greenhouse gas emission quotas and eligible carbon credits.

With off-season prices surging and export turnover accelerating, Vietnam is forecast to surpass Thailand to become the world’s largest durian exporter in 2026.

In recent years, the sector has shifted from a production-oriented mindset to an agricultural economic approach. Instead of focusing mainly on output, it now prioritises quality, added value and brand building.

Vietnamese companies are reporting higher logistics, insurance and raw material expenses due to escalating Middle East tensions, prompting revisions to financial plans, pricing and delivery schedules for forthcoming orders.

A broad sell-off on March 3 wiped billions from the fortunes of Vietnam’s richest, reshuffling the billionaire rankings in a single volatile session.