Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session on March 23 in Paris with Diego Diaz, President of SNCF International under the French National Railway Company (SNCF), to discuss cooperation opportunities in the railway sector, particularly the development of high-speed rail in Vietnam.

The Embassy of Vietnam in India, in coordination with relevant partners, on March 23 organised the Vietnam–India Electronics and IT Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together more than 100 enterprises and over 20 leading trade and industry associations from both countries.

Amid a global fuel crisis driven by impacts of the still-unpredictable conflict in the Middle East, diversifying supply sources to meet domestic demand is an urgent priority alongside longer-term measures, experts have said.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 23 visited New York to engage with leading US financial institutions, including NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and investment firm Warburg Pincus, aiming to gather insights for developing the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC).

VOV.VN - Starting March 23, 2026, Mong Cai International Border Gate in northern Quang Ninh province adjusted the entry-exit (E/E) lanes at Bac Luan I and Bac Luan II bridges, connecting Mong Cai (Vietnam) and Dongxing (China).

VOV.VN - Vietnam will host its first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology in Hanoi on March 27-28, focusing on research results, innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable industry development.

VOV.VN - Rising logistics costs, longer shipping times and growing trade risks caused by the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on Vietnam’s export-import businesses.

The Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026 is scheduled to take place from September 3 to 5 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, offering Vietnamese seafood enterprises a new platform to engage directly with major global distributors and importers.

As Vietnam steps up efforts to remove the European Commission’s warning over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, digital technologies are emerging as both a regulatory necessity and a powerful tool helping fishermen enhance productivity and economic efficiency at sea.

Vingroup and Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on March 23 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote green transition across the country’s airport system through clean energy and sustainable mobility solutions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the best possible conditions for foreign investors at the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), positioning the project as a strategic gateway for global capital.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese airlines are considering fuel surcharges on international routes from early April 2026 as jet fuel prices rise sharply amid the Middle East conflict.

Economists have underscored the necessity of tax and fee reductions to support business recovery and sustain growth in the current context which, however, are placing increasing short-term pressure on the state budget balance.

The Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is accelerating efforts to expand the rollout of E10RON95 biofuel nationwide, aiming to fully replace mineral pertrol ahead of schedule.

Authorities are urgently rolling out measures to stabilise the market as surging input costs place unprecedented pressure on the retail market, with suppliers pushing for price hikes and supermarket systems striving to keep prices in check.

Sun Group and Marriott International officially signed an agreement to elevate their strategic partnership in Phu Quoc on March 23, announcing the development of 10 new hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc and Vung Tau with a scale of nearly 4,500 rooms, expected to open between 2026 and 2030.

VOV.VN - Vietbuild Hanoi 2026 (first edition) will take place from March 26 to 30 at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi and is expected to attract a large number of companies in construction, building materials and related industries, creating a concentrated showcase and networking hub for the northern construction market.

As input costs continue to rise, pushing up prices of goods and services in Ho Chi Minh City, consumers are becoming increasingly tight with their purse strings, prioritising essential items and discounted products.

A report urging stronger policy support to foster sustainable agriculture in Vietnam was announced in Hanoi on March 20, offering an in-depth assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices across the sector.

VOV.VN - Market surveillance forces inspected nearly 10,300 cases and and handled 9,270 violations between December 16, 2025 and March 15, 2026, with a total value exceeding VND193 trillion, according to the standing body of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Steering Committee 389.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s foreign-invested sector recorded a sharp rise in trade activity in the first two months of 2026, with total import-export turnover exceeding US$117 billion, up 35.9% year on year, according to Vietnam Customs.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam’s coffee market share in Canada remains modest, despite the country being one of the world’s largest coffee consumers, stronger links between domestic exporters and overseas Vietnamese businesses are likely to open a new path, moving toward building distinct brands to raise value and expand market s

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s coffee exports to Japan in the first two months of 2026 were heavily dominated by Robusta, which accounted for 63% of total export value, underscoring its continued role as the country’s key export variety in this market.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai visited Marseille and Bouches-du-Rhône from March 19 to 22 to strengthen links with the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.

More than 60% of international airlines have either increased or are planning to increase airfares from mid-March, as surging fuel costs continue to put pressure on the global aviation industry, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva has recently organised a hybrid seminar on new developments in US tariff policy.

VOV.VN - Domestic gold prices dropped sharply this week, falling to their lowest levels in two months and leaving many investors who bought at peak levels facing significant losses.

As Vietnam and Russia upgraded bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012, the forthcoming official visit to Russia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to open new opportunities to advance bilateral trade relations to a higher level.

Sun Group and Changi Airports International (CAI) of Singapore on March 21 officially signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which CAI will cooperate to manage Phu Quoc International Airport, delivering operations to international 5-star standards and introducing Vietnam’s first “airport destination” model.

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting global shipping routes and pushing up logistics costs, forcing businesses in Ho Chi Minh City to adjust production plans, diversify markets and seek new supply sources.