After a temporary shutdown linked to an ongoing investigation, Bao Tin Minh Chau has resumed operations while past violations resurface.

The airline accelerates its international push with a Seoul route, strategic partnership, and plans to link Phu Quoc with Korea’s major hubs.

More dark aspects of Shark Binh revealed after a decade of prominence; chair of Duc Giang Chemicals and his son arrested; Vu The Phiet arrested, ACV appoints acting chair; and iNick is about to be eliminated from April 1 are notable news of the week.

Domestic and world gold prices have just dropped sharply, with the gap widening to nearly VND 30 million per tael. Experts believe that gold prices may bounce back, but investors need to be cautious.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade says Dung Quat and Nghi Son refineries continue stable operations amid global energy disruptions.

China exported more than 800,000 tonnes of fresh grapes in 2025, generating US$1.03 billion in revenue. Among its export markets, Vietnam emerged as the largest buyer of the fruit.

Rising fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East are pushing up production and transportation costs, prompting many businesses to accelerate energy-saving measures and shift towards electricity.

Experts say Vietnam’s transition to electric vehicles must go beyond transport, requiring coordinated policies across industry and infrastructure.

The European Union has announced an investment package worth more than 560 million euros to support sustainable transport and clean energy in Vietnam, while aiming to mobilise over 1 billion euros for major infrastructure projects.

RoK pet food companies are increasingly targeting Vietnam as a key growth market, leveraging the country’s rapidly developing pet economy and rising demand for premium pet care products in Southeast Asia.

The Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance has issued a directive to regional customs offices to strengthen inspection and enforcement to combat illegal transport and cross-border smuggling of petrol and oil products.

Vietnam is committed to accompanying and providing the most favourable conditions for foreign investors in general and US enterprises in particular to invest and operate successfully at the Vietnam International Financial Centre.

Under the proposal, during the resolution’s validity period, the environmental protection tax on petrol (excluding ethanol) and aviation fuel would be reduced from 2,000 VND (0.076 USD) per litre to 1,000 VND per litre.

A series of trade and investment meetings between representatives of the VN Int'l Financial Centre in HCM City and officials from Victoria state, along with Australian investment funds and financial institutions, took place in Melbourne on March 24.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the Vietnam – Russian Federation Business Forum in Moscow on March 24, as part of his ongoing official visit to the European country.

At present, Vietnamese airlines are also developing plans for fuel surcharges on international routes, which may take effect from early April.

Vietnam will hold its first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology on March 27–28 at the National Convention Centre, Hanoi.

Rising freight costs and shipping delays linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East are disrupting Vietnam’s rice exports, forcing traders to delay deliveries and adopt a more cautious approach to new contracts, officials said on March 24.

Despite having an abundant labour force, Vietnam still lacks skilled technical workers, while many workers struggle to find suitable jobs.