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.

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.

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.

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.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has forced several airlines to cancel flights between Vietnam and the region, disrupting travel plans for more than 6,000 passengers over the coming days.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight operation plan, adding nearly 1,000 seats on routes between Vietnam and Europe during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the situation in the Middle East.

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.

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.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed allowing petroleum companies to determine retail fuel prices, with government agencies shifting toward monitoring and post-inspection.

As global energy markets turn volatile, Vietnam has activated fiscal, regulatory and supply measures to cushion domestic fuel prices and safeguard economic stability.

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.

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.

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.

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.