Việt Nam News

The investigating authority is currently collecting information on Vietnamese companies exporting copper pipes to Europe.

Current solutions are being implemented along three main pillars – closely monitoring market developments and flexibly managing supply in a timely manner; ensuring the smooth operation of the distribution system from wholesalers to retail outlets; and proactively preparing long-term contingency scenarios while strengthening inter-sectoral coordination.

Việt Nam can leverage its natural resource wealth and advanced deep-processing capabilities to solidify its role as a trusted partner in critical mineral supply chains, as countries around the world are stockpiling strategic minerals.

Themed “Transforming ASEAN Transformation: Innovation, Integration and Industrial Evolution,” the event aimed to promote economic growth, deepen regional integration, and advance sustainable development in Cambodia and across ASEAN, underscoring the bloc’s strong commitment to innovation-driven growth and fostering regional competitiveness.

Under the plan, AI clusters will be developed under a model that combines centralised physical spaces with digital network linkages.

Việt Nam took over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council for a two-year term from Thailand at the Ho Chi Minh Export Furniture Fair (HawaExpo) in HCM City on March 4.

Of the total export value in the January–February period, agricultural products accounted for US$6.09 billion, up 17.1 per cent year-on-year. Seafood exports reached $1.76 billion, marking a sharp increase of 23.3 per cent, while forestry products brought in $2.82 billion, up 7.4 per cent.

Greece considers Việt Nam an important economic partner in Southeast Asia, particularly given its impressive growth rate, said First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis.

Looking ahead to 2026, businesses are calling for more synchronised policies on industrial land and infrastructure, as well as more flexible credit mechanisms that allow enterprises to access funding in line with their development strategies.

Sustained high oil prices, coupled with geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, pose a more favourable outlook for energy and marine transport stocks compared to the broader market.

Amid concerns over supply disruptions and surging input costs, Dr Phùng Hà, chairman of the Việt Nam Fertiliser Association, spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the potential effects on the domestic market and measures to safeguard agricultural production.

The energy sector continued to shine amid strong capital inflows, with many experiencing price increases.

The MoU for 2026-30 period focuses on sustainable retail development, deeper international integration, enhanced industry capacity and strengthened bilateral ties in the retail sector.

Overall, the 2026 market is expected to be more dynamic yet prudent, with apartments and housing catering to end-users continuing to anchor growth.

In the coming period, the SBV will adjust interest rate policy in line with macroeconomic conditions and inflation trends, and require credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to improve transparency.

PV GAS said it has proactively arranged three LNG import cargoes for the first half of 2026 to maintain stable supply for power generation and industrial production.

The management should not only focus on expanding markets or achieving higher prices but also on proactively identifying and forecasting non-traditional barriers in order to raise timely response measures.

The US has imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of nearly 195 per cent on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from Việt Nam, among the highest tariffed in recent US’ trade remedy cases.