Việt Nam News

With Việt Nam–China trade relations expanding robustly, and Việt Nam offering increasingly competitive investment incentives, the country is expected to attract more Chinese enterprises. This, in turn, presents further opportunities for ICBC to support Chinese businesses operating in Việt Nam.

The event is among a series of initiatives planned for 2026 to stimulate the consumption of locally made products. Beyond serving as a showcase for goods, it is designed as a platform connecting businesses, consumers and key opinion leaders (KOLs), thereby enhancing the visibility of Vietnamese brands amid rapid digital transformation.

Conflict in the Middle East is disrupting aviation and shipping routes, prompting the Ministry of Construction to propose tax and fee cuts to help stabilise transport costs and logistics activities.

The revision calls for more efficient use of domestic resources alongside imports and balanced development across the energy system, including electricity, oil and gas, coal and renewables.

Tây Ninh is strengthening its position as the country’s leading cassava hub, as the province moves to upgrade its value chain and expand exports amid deeper international integration.

The Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng has launched its E-commerce Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period, aiming for 60 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to conduct business on e-commerce platforms by 2030.

Việt Nam has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest market for branded residences, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a destination for luxury real estate investment, according to a new report by global property consultancy Savills.

International container shipping has been affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted several major trade routes. Some vessels are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing carriers to reroute their services.

The Party leader called on relevant agencies to formulate a concrete strategy to restructure the national economy, gradually balance the trade while maintaining growth momentum, and break away from outdated mindsets.

NFI urged Việt Nam to continue strengthening data collection, including fishermen logbook systems, observer programmes and measures to reduce bycatch.

The Government has issued a resolution outlining 10 key solutions, promoted energy diplomacy and directed increased exploitation of oil, gas and coal resources, while regulating hydropower reservoirs to support electricity generation.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Hoài Trung on Tuesday received Helene Budliger Artieda, Director of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, who was on a working visit to Việt Nam from March 15 to 17.

Việt Nam is facing a three-stage ripple effect - first on transport and fuel-dependent industries, then on sectors relying on their outputs, and ultimately on consumers. Volatility in key commodities like fuel is disrupting the entire supply chain and increasing the risk of market instability.

However, gains were capped by losses in the oil and gas and chemical industries, with DGC shares facing a dramatic decline following the announcement of criminal charges against top executives within the company.

On this occasion, the Commissioner will participate in the EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum that will take place in Hà Nội on March 24.

Quang Trung Software City aims to become a strategic operator of HCM City’s digital infrastructure and develop into a “science city” integrating research and development, innovation and the production of high-tech and core technology products and services by the end of this decade.

Thai Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya praised Phú Thọ’s development orientations, stating that stronger partnerships in investment, trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges are highly feasible.

Viettel aims to strengthen domestic capabilities by building and operating advanced AI systems based on NVIDIA’s computing platforms.