Vietnam is considering listing silver bullion for trading on its Mercantile Exchange to standardise transactions and improve transparency in a rapidly growing market amid volatile global prices.

VOV.VN - Escalating tensions in the Middle East are posing significant challenges to global supply chains, but also serving as a critical test of resilience and adaptability for Vietnam’s agriculture sector, according to Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has called for intensified economic diplomacy to further strengthen Vietnam–Italy trade and investment ties, urging Italy to support the swift ratification of the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) by remaining EU member states.

Belavia Belarusian Airlines launched its first regular service linking Belarus and Vietnam on March 19, connecting Minsk to Nha Trang – an important step forward in bilateral ties and people-to-people exchanges.

Vietnam’s data centre market is on a growth trajectory, offering ample opportunities for expansion, experts said.

VOV.VN - The International Financial Centre in Da Nang city has granted membership registration certificates to 12 investors after two months of operation, as the city steps up efforts to develop a regional financial hub.

VOV.VN - Exhibition spaces in Vietnam are increasingly being seen as untapped assets for the tourism sector, as policymakers and experts explore ways to turn underused venues into experience-driven destinations.

VOV.VN - Eighteen vessels owned by Vietnamese companies operating in the Middle East have remained safe so far, according to the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration on March 20.

VOV.VN - Japan has agreed to provide more than US$600 million in official development assistance (ODA) loans to support Vietnam’s green transition and climate resilience, under exchange notes signed in Hanoi on March 20.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved in principle the use of the state budget to support the country’s fuel price stabilisation fund, amid concerns over potential shortfalls as global energy markets remain volatile.

Vietjet has once again been recognised by AirlineRatings with two major accolades of the “World’s Best Ultra Low-Cost Carrier 2026” title and a place among the Top 10 “World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines 2026.”

Vietnam Airlines held its 2026 kick-off event in Sydney on March 19 evening, drawing a large number of travel agents and distribution partners in the market to update them on the airline’s latest policies, development orientation, and key action plans for this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry- Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo 2026 (SaigonTex-SaigonFabric 2026) will take place from April 8 to 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in coordination with the World Energy Council Vietnam (WEC-VN), launched the World Energy and Environment Vietnam 2026 Forum on March 20 in an effort to facilitate the country’s green transition and achieve the 2050 net zero goal.

Vietnam Report JSC on March 19 announced the Top 10 and Top 5 reputable real estate companies in 2026, with an awards ceremony scheduled for next month in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a directive to strengthen measures for promoting rice production and exports in the new context, while ensuring domestic market stability and food security.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s tuna exports held steady in the first two months of 2026 despite fluctuations in the global market, with gains in emerging destinations offsetting declines in several traditional ones.

India’s 2026–2027 union budget is opening up promising prospects for Vietnamese businesses, particularly as the South Asian economy accelerates reforms toward trust-based governance, according to Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in India Bui Trung Thuong.

The conflict in the Middle East is a major shock to the global energy market, pushing prices skyward and making supply security a top concern, said Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Malaysia-based international real estate firm IQI Juwai, adding that the impact on Vietnam remains cyclical and manageable.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s retail fuel prices rose sharply again from 11:00 PM on March 19, with RON95, the most commonly used petrol, exceeding VND30,000 per litre for the first time in recent adjustments, reflecting continued upward pressure from global markets.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese economy operates fully under market principles, with all business activities complying with international regulations, said the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on March 19 led a delegation of 28 Australian agriculture and food enterprises to Ho Chi Minh City to attend a Vietnam-Australia trade and investment forum.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, in coordination with the Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research and Development Centre, on March 19 unveiled the fourth Vietnam Bread Festival 2026, to showcase the global culinary value of Vietnamese bánh mì (bread) and its growing international appeal.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import–export turnover reached US$41.23 billion in the first half of March, with exports rising 13.2% year on year to US$20.3 billion, according to preliminary data released by Vietnam Customs on March 18.

Vietnam’s chain coffee has secured a position among Southeast Asia’s leading market, ranking third by value at an estimated US$725 million and posting one of the region’s fastest growth rates at 27%.

First Secretary of the Central Committee of Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez has praised the rice cultivation project run by Vietnam’s Agri-VMA company in Los Palacios district, Pinar del Rio province.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s seafood exports opened 2026 on a strong note, driven by a 20% rise in shrimp revenue to US$690 million, with lobster emerging as the standout performer, soaring 65% to US$259 million year on year.

Container freight rates are beginning to rise in Vietnam as geopolitical tensions and surging fuel costs disrupt global maritime transport, increasing pressure on shipping lines and logistics markets and signalling further volatility ahead.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed a range of measures to stabilise transport operations and logistics costs, as conflict in the Middle East is disrupting international aviation and shipping routes and pushing up global fuel prices.

Vietnamese company Alterno outpaced nearly 500 applicants from 79 countries to crash the top 15 at the SET Award 2026 ceremony in Berlin on March 17, an annual recognition of leading startups driving the sustainable energy transition.