France acknowledges growing presence of Vietnamese businesses

France acknowledges growing presence of Vietnamese businesses

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai and a delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy held a working session on March 11 at the office of FPT in the La Défense business district in Paris.

Over US$1.3 billion raised via government bond auctions in February
Over US$1.3 billion raised via government bond auctions in February

A total of nearly VND34.5 trillion (over US$1.3 billion) was mobilised through government bond auctions in February, up 32.44% from the previous month, according to the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX).

Over US$1.3 billion raised via government bond auctions in February
Vietnam’s SMEs face US$24 billion credit gap amid green transition
Vietnam’s SMEs face US$24 billion credit gap amid green transition

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam is facing an estimated annual credit gap of up to US$24 billion as they seek increasing funding to meet ESG standards and accelerate their green transition, experts said at the Impact Investment Connect: Capital for Growth Forum held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 10.

Vietnam’s SMEs face US$24 billion credit gap amid green transition
Bac Ninh promises favourable conditions for chip, semiconductor technology
Bac Ninh promises favourable conditions for chip, semiconductor technology

The northern province of Bac Ninh is emerging as a promising destination for investment in chip manufacturing, semiconductor technology and other high-tech industries, according to Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Hoang Son.

Bac Ninh promises favourable conditions for chip, semiconductor technology
EU-Vietnam Global Gateway business and investment forum slated for late March
EU-Vietnam Global Gateway business and investment forum slated for late March

VOV.VN - The first EU–Vietnam Global Gateway business and investment forum is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 24 under the theme “Investing Together In A Sustainable Future.”

EU-Vietnam Global Gateway business and investment forum slated for late March
Vietnam has no immediate need to tap national petroleum reserves
Vietnam has no immediate need to tap national petroleum reserves

VOV.VN - Vietnam currently has no immediate need to draw on its national petroleum reserves, as existing supplies are sufficient to meet domestic demand until the end of March, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan said.

Vietnam has no immediate need to tap national petroleum reserves
New regulations on stabilising fuel retail prices drafted
New regulations on stabilising fuel retail prices drafted

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has proposed a mechanism allowing the use of the Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to stabilise domestic fuel retail prices if they rise sharply and threaten economic stability.

New regulations on stabilising fuel retail prices drafted
Vietnam needs to accelerate adoption of biofuel amid global energy supply uncertainty
Vietnam needs to accelerate adoption of biofuel amid global energy supply uncertainty

Although a mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Vietnam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies.

Vietnam needs to accelerate adoption of biofuel amid global energy supply uncertainty
Dong Thap promotes IUU awareness from start of fishing season
Dong Thap promotes IUU awareness from start of fishing season

As part of national efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning lifted, the southern province of Dong Thap has intensified communication campaigns to raise fishermen’s awareness of combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing from the very start of the year’s fishing season.

Dong Thap promotes IUU awareness from start of fishing season
Budget revenue from foreign trade rises 12.3% in Jan–Feb
Budget revenue from foreign trade rises 12.3% in Jan–Feb

Vietnam collected VND70.085 trillion (US$2.66 billion) in state budget revenue from import – export activities in the first two months of 2026, fulfilling 15.5% of the annual target and marking a 12.3% increase from the same period last year, according to the Customs Department of Vietnam.

Budget revenue from foreign trade rises 12.3% in Jan–Feb
Vietnam cuts fuel import tariffs to zero to secure supply
Vietnam cuts fuel import tariffs to zero to secure supply

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese government has decided to temporarily reduce Most Favoured Nation (MFN) import tariffs on several petroleum products and refining inputs to 0% in an effort to ensure domestic fuel supply and stabilise the market.

Vietnam cuts fuel import tariffs to zero to secure supply
Resolution 68: International lessons for private sector development
Resolution 68: International lessons for private sector development

The issuance of Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW by the Politburo on the private economic sector's development marked an important shift in Vietnam’s development mindset, identifying the private sector as a key driver of the economy. Experiences from other economies offer useful insights for Vietnam as it pursues this policy direction.

Resolution 68: International lessons for private sector development
Dien Bien promotes investment cooperation with Japan, France, Thailand
Dien Bien promotes investment cooperation with Japan, France, Thailand

VOV.VN - Leaders of northern Dien Bien province on March 9 held separate meetings with delegations from the embassies of Japan, France and Thailand in Vietnam to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities.

Dien Bien promotes investment cooperation with Japan, France, Thailand
Domestic petroleum supply meets demand amid Middle East conflict
Domestic petroleum supply meets demand amid Middle East conflict

VOV.VN - Despite fluctuations in the global energy market caused by conflict in the Middle East, Vietnam’s domestic petroleum supply is assessed as largely stable.

Domestic petroleum supply meets demand amid Middle East conflict
Vietnam steps up cooperation with US businesses to attract international capital
Vietnam steps up cooperation with US businesses to attract international capital

Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi has expressed his wish that the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and its member companies will continue accompanying Vietnam in the development of its financial market, and foreign capital attraction.

Vietnam steps up cooperation with US businesses to attract international capital
Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months
Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months

Vietnam’s investment abroad in the first two months of 2026 increased 2.3 times year on year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months
Dung Quat Refinery maintains high capacity, imports crude oil from US suppliers
Dung Quat Refinery maintains high capacity, imports crude oil from US suppliers

VOV.VN - Dung Quat Refinery is operating at high capacity and implementing comprehensive risk management measures to ensure stable production and support domestic petroleum supply amid global energy market volatility, said Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC (BSR).

Dung Quat Refinery maintains high capacity, imports crude oil from US suppliers
Low-emission rice paves the way for higher-value rice exports
Low-emission rice paves the way for higher-value rice exports

VOV.VN - After two years of implementing the programme to develop one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice, rice production in the Mekong Delta is shifting toward greener practices, thereby opening opportunities to raise the value of rice exports.

Low-emission rice paves the way for higher-value rice exports
VIFA EXPO 2026 opens across two venues, expanding global trade opportunities
VIFA EXPO 2026 opens across two venues, expanding global trade opportunities

The Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair 2026 (VIFA EXPO 2026) opened in HCM City on March 8, serving as a key trade bridge connecting Vietnamese manufacturers with global buyers.

VIFA EXPO 2026 opens across two venues, expanding global trade opportunities
Vietnam records strong increase in fuel imports in two months
Vietnam records strong increase in fuel imports in two months

Vietnam saw a strong increase in fuel imports in the first two months of this year amid global energy uncertainty triggered by spiralling Middle East tensions.

Vietnam records strong increase in fuel imports in two months
Rising oil prices and shipping costs from Middle East tensions add pressure to businesses
Rising oil prices and shipping costs from Middle East tensions add pressure to businesses

VOV.VN - Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing up oil prices and maritime freight rates, increasing cost pressure on businesses, particularly exporters and manufacturers that rely heavily on logistics and imported inputs.

Rising oil prices and shipping costs from Middle East tensions add pressure to businesses
Market regulators propose cutting fuel import tariffs to 0%
Market regulators propose cutting fuel import tariffs to 0%

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) import tariff on several petroleum products and input materials to 0% in response to potential global supply disruptions.

Market regulators propose cutting fuel import tariffs to 0%
Vietnam ranks 8th in Asia for innovation business environment
Vietnam ranks 8th in Asia for innovation business environment

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranks 52nd globally and 8th in Asia in the Innovation Business Environment Index (IBEI) released by StartupBlink.

Vietnam ranks 8th in Asia for innovation business environment
Promoting high-quality rice exports amid mounting challenges
Promoting high-quality rice exports amid mounting challenges

Facing abundant global supply, high inventories in importing markets and mounting pressure from the upcoming Winter–Spring rice crop harvest, Vietnam’s rice sector is accelerating its shift toward high-quality exports in order to sustain growth and enhance value.

Promoting high-quality rice exports amid mounting challenges
Gold prices plunge in Vietnam, buyers face heavy losses
Gold prices plunge in Vietnam, buyers face heavy losses

VOV.VN - Gold prices in Vietnam dropped sharply over the past week, leaving many investors who bought at earlier peaks facing significant losses.

Gold prices plunge in Vietnam, buyers face heavy losses
Vietnam emerging as a new engine of global economic growth
Vietnam emerging as a new engine of global economic growth

VOV.VN - Vietnam is gaining global attention as a fast-growing economy, with strong manufacturing performance, rising investment and deeper participation in global supply chains.

Vietnam emerging as a new engine of global economic growth
Vietnam ranks among top five export markets for Washington apples
Vietnam ranks among top five export markets for Washington apples

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as one of the top five export markets for Washington apples, reflecting the growing demand for imported fruit in the Southeast Asian country, according to the Washington Apple Commission (WAC).

Vietnam ranks among top five export markets for Washington apples
Master plan on Da Nang International Airport released
Master plan on Da Nang International Airport released

The central city of Da Nang has released a master plan for Da Nang International Airport for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050.

Master plan on Da Nang International Airport released
Airfares from Vietnam to Europe soar as flights sell out amid Middle East tensions
Airfares from Vietnam to Europe soar as flights sell out amid Middle East tensions

VOV.VN - Airfares from Vietnam to Europe have surged dramatically or sold out entirely following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, leaving many travelers and travel companies deeply concerned.

Airfares from Vietnam to Europe soar as flights sell out amid Middle East tensions
Rose prices spike before March 8, traders fear unsold stock
Rose prices spike before March 8, traders fear unsold stock

VOV.VN - The price of Da Lat roses in Ho Chi Minh City has surged sharply ahead of the International Women’s Day (March 8) celebration, with some bouquets reaching VND750,000–VND800,000, leaving vendors worried about slow sales.

Rose prices spike before March 8, traders fear unsold stock
Fuel prices surge again in Vietnam, RON 95 exceeds VND27,000 per litre
Fuel prices surge again in Vietnam, RON 95 exceeds VND27,000 per litre

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance on March 7 announced a sharp adjustment to domestic retail fuel prices, with RON 95, the most commonly used petrol exceeding VND27.000 per litre.

Fuel prices surge again in Vietnam, RON 95 exceeds VND27,000 per litre
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