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The finance ministry will lead the council, which brings together multiple ministries to assess whether revised investment proposals should proceed to the National Assembly.

Biofuels are being positioned as a key component in diversifying the national energy mix as challenges increase in petrol supply during the Middle East tension.

In an interview with Việt Nam News, Hồ Đình Thám, resident adviser to the Electricity Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, discusses global energy trends, the country’s progress in building a competitive power market and the implications for energy security.

As global energy markets shake, Việt Nam faces a defining moment to turn vulnerability into resilience.

The timely and coordinated actions taken by regulatory authorities and the business community will not only help ease cost pressures but also ensure smooth maritime transport, and stabilise the supply of goods and energy for the economy.

The energy expert assessed that Việt Nam holds significant advantages, including abundant solar and wind resources supported by hydropower and battery storage, a growing electric vehicle industry, electrification-ready industrial sectors, and substantial biomass and bioenergy potential.

The timely and coordinated actions taken by regulatory authorities and the business community will not only help ease cost pressures but also ensure smooth maritime transport, and stabilise the supply of goods and energy for the economy.

Foreign investors continued to sell on HoSE for the 11th straight session.

Transforming industrial parks into eco-industrial models is no longer optional but a necessity to maintain competitiveness and attract high-quality investment.

The milestone offers what officials described as a 'golden opportunity' to reposition Gia Lai’s image and strengthen its role within increasingly deep regional linkages.

By 2026, around 130 countries have volunteered to participate in the scheme, significantly expanding the scope of compliance and driving demand for eligible carbon credits.

Vietnamese exporters were advised to seek partners through reputable channels and to use secure payment methods, such as irrevocable letters of credit confirmed by trusted European or American banks, or documentary collection with a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the contract value. Deferred payment arrangements should be avoided.

Deputy PM Trần Hồng Hà called on the WB to enhance both technical and financial support for integrated river basin management and water control solutions, which are crucial for socio-economic planning and long-term national security.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urged enterprises to take greater responsibility for rapid and sustainable development, stressing that they must be the main drivers of growth as Việt Nam is aiming for double-digit growth toward a high-income country by 2045.

Global Coffee Alliance (GCA) has been officially launched at the 2026 International Coffee Conference on March 26 in Hà Nội, opening a new space for multinational connectivity aimed at the sustainable development and prosperity of the global coffee industry.

The CAAV said that Việt Nam’s jet fuel providers remain heavily dependent on imports, posing a significant risk as global supply chains face disruptions.

Bibica Capital currently holds a 99.13 per cent stake in Bibica, meaning both entities cease to be PAN subsidiaries following the deal.

The real estate market in HCM City may encounter an imbalance with an overabundance of large apartments and a shortage of smaller units, contrary to the actual demands of the majority of the population, following the implementation of regulations regarding population scale in apartment buildings.