A delegation from the Thai Embassy in Vietnam led by Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya paid a working visit to Phu Tho and attended a seminar exploring investment opportunities in the northern province on March 16.

Deposit interest rates across many terms, particularly medium and long terms, have continued to rise over the past week as banks compete to attract savings.

Vietnam and Switzerland have reaffirmed their determination to speed up negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), aiming to largely wrap up discussions during the 20th negotiation round in Hanoi, officials said on March 16.

Airports in Vietnam are set for a digital connectivity boost as Ericsson and VNPT join forces to deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects across the country.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of Da Nang has selected a consortium comprising Hateco Group, Hateco Port Company Limited, and APM Terminals B.V. of the Netherlands to implement the Lien Chieu Container Port Master Plan Project.

Amid geopolitical conflicts and policy changes in raw cashew-supplying countries, the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) forecasts a challenging 2026 and has set a target for Vietnam’s cashew kernel exports of around 800,000 tonnes, worth about US$5 billion.

The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of coiled copper tubes and pipes from Vietnam and several other countries, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

VOV.VN - A surge in tourist arrivals and rising hotel performance in Vietnam are attracting a growing number of international hospitality brands seeking to expand into the country’s fast-growing luxury hotel market.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term has drawn wide attention from international experts and major media outlets.

As developing an international financial centre is considered a strategic step for Vietnam in new stage of development, alongside efforts in institutional perfection, infrastructure improvement and investment attraction, a decisive factor is the availability of a financial workforce that meets international standards.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s textile and garment industry still boasts huge potential to increase product value in 2026 as the sector moves beyond large-scale contract manufacturing toward higher-value segments supported by automation and customer data.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City needs a major transformation in its growth model to sustain double-digit economic growth, with institutional reform and a stronger investment climate seen as more decisive than the amount of capital available.

To escape the assembly trap, Vietnam must shift from fragmented competition to regional cooperation.

Vietnamese officials and businesses have explored measures to strengthen economic and trade ties with Indonesia and promote the Vietnam–Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on supporting Vietnamese companies to expand investment and operations in Indonesia.

Green industrial parks are increasingly emerging as a decisive factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, as global investors place greater emphasis on sustainability, renewable energy, and low-carbon production.

The Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) has been ranked the world’s strongest telecommunications brand by Brand Finance, the world's leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$76.39 billion in the first two months of 2026, up 18.3% year-on-year, exceeding the 15-16% growth target set by the Vietnamese Government.

Fishing solidarity groups operating offshore are playing an increasingly important role in supporting Vietnamese authorities’ efforts to have the “yellow card” warning imposed on the country’s seafood exports by the European Commission over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.

Several industrial manufacturing sectors in Vietnam are drawing increasing attention from both domestic and international investors, with investment expanding across the value chain from production to product commercialisation through strategic partnerships aimed at creating long-term value.

The growing presence of Vietnamese agricultural products in international supermarkets and retail chains is strengthening brand recognition for the country’s farm produce and marking a shift toward higher-value exports.

Vietnam’s economic prospects for 2026 remain positive thanks to stable macroeconomic fundamentals and strong domestic growth drivers although global geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts may pose new risks, analysts at United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in a recent report.

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.

The People's Committee of Vinh Long province convened a conference on March 12 to boost trade and investment linkages between the Mekong Delta locality and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daejeon city.

VOV.VN - Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting shipping routes along the Asia–Europe corridor, driving up logistics costs and increasing supply chain risks, creating significant pressure on Vietnam’s agricultural and seafood exports.

VOV.VN - The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued a preliminary determination imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 130.77% on steel reinforcing bar (rebar) imports from Vietnam, with Hoa Phat Group subject to a preliminary rate of 121.97%.

VOV.VN - Retail fuel prices in Vietnam moved in mixed directions from 10 p.m. on March 12 after the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnamese carrier Vietjet Air announced on March 12 the launch of two new international routes linking Da Nang with Jakarta in Indonesia and Nha Trang with Singapore, further expanding regional connectivity.

The Government’s issuance of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP revising preferential import tariffs on several petrol products and raw materials is a timely move to diversify supply sources, reduce import costs and enhance Vietnam’s resilience against global energy market volatility, said insiders.

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.

VOV.VN - The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), the University of Queensland (UQ), and SunRice Group on March 12 announced a mutual commitment to extend their research partnership to strengthen climate-smart rice production in the Mekong Delta.