Russian experts have highlighted the positive impacts of the recently-signed cooperation agreement between Vietnam and Russia to construct Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant, describing it as a strategic move that will bolster Vietnam’s energy security while expanding Russia’s technological footprint in Asia.

Vietnam imported more than 56,500 tonnes of poultry meat from Europe in 2025, making it the second-largest buyer in Southeast Asia after the Philippines, according to data from the European Commission (EC).

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, the airline of Sun Group, on March 29 launched its first international route connecting Phu Quoc and Taipei (Taiwan, China), marking the initial step in its strategy to connect Phu Quoc with the world and gradually position the island as one of Vietnam’s emerging international gateways.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed a decision approving the restructuring of the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) for the 2026-2030, with a vision to 2035, under a group-oriented model.

The central city of Da Nang has completed key shared infrastructure for Lien Chieu Port and launched a project to construct its major container terminal, which is expected to help position the city as a regional logistics hub and become an attractive destination on the global maritime map.

VOV.VN - HSBC Vietnam on March 30 said it had completed a US$200 million five-year syndicated term loan facility for GELEX Infrastructure Joint Stock Company, with HSBC acting as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner.

VOV.VN - Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and mounting volatility in global energy markets, experts are calling for the rapid development of national strategic petroleum reserves as a necessary, practical and achievable solution to safeguard national energy security and stabilise supply.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to secure a sovereign credit rating upgrade and deepen access to global capital, with HSBC expected to play a key advisory role in the process.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ho Chi Minh City is estimated at nearly US$2.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a surge of more than 200% from a year earlier, underscoring resilient investor interest despite global uncertainty, city officials said.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending the current zero-tax policy on several fuel-related taxes until June 30, 2026, in a bid to cope with volatile global energy markets and support domestic economic stability.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration has proposed measures to support Vietnamese vessels and seafarers transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East, while urging shipping and logistics firms to keep freight rates stable and avoid unreasonable surcharges.

VOV.VN - Ground was broken on March 29 for the Tam Anh- An An Hoa Industrial Park in the central city of Da Nang, a project with total investment of more than VND4.15 trillion, marking the 51st anniversary of the city’s liberation (March 29, 1975- March 29, 2026).

Continuing his working visit to the US, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on March 27 (local time) addressed the Vietnam–US Finance and Technology Dialogue, met with an Oregon delegation, held talks with California’s State Treasurer, and worked with companies exploring investment opportunities in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and FPT Nordics, organised a business dialogue themed "Advancing high-quality investment in Vietnam" on the occasion of a working visit by a Ministry of Finance delegation led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Tam.

VOV.VN - Gia Lai province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands on March 29 signed a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period with four southern Lao provinces, including Attapeu, Champasak, Salavan and Sekong.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Decision No. 483/QD-TTg approving an additional VND8 trillion (US$303.74 million) from the 2026 State budget estimate for advance funding for the fuel price stabilisation fund.

The Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) under the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform has submitted seven groups of solutions to the Prime Minister for consideration to help enterprises cope with the impacts of the Middle East conflict.

VOV.VN - Gia Lai, a Central Highlands province of Vietnam, attracted nearly 300 projects worth more than US$33 billion at its 2026 investment promotion conference held on March 28 under the theme “Gia Lai -Transforming the growth model in the digital era”.

Vietnam has established an appraisal council to review proposed changes to the investment policy for the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.

Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a notable improvement in global financial centre rankings amid intensifying competition among financial hubs worldwide.

VOV.VN - HCMC FOODEX 2026, the 5th Ho Chi Minh City International Food and Foodstuff Exhibition, will take place from April 15 to 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) under the theme “Global Flavours -Vietnamese Values”.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has expressed his wish that the San Francisco administration continue to support cooperation and encourage local investors, businesses and financial institutions to invest in the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC).

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has urged ministries, sectors, and coastal localities to tighten management and take decisive measures to address shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, following the latest recommendations by the European Commission (EC).

A workshop held on March 26–27 discussed solutions to improve power system dispatch capacity amid Vietnam’s ongoing energy transition.

Vietnam possesses the fundamental conditions to become a very strong independent fuel and energy country, but it needs clear long-term targets and stable policy commitments to fully realise this potential, an Australian energy expert has said.

VOV.VN - Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Minh Thanh on March 27 received an agricultural delegation from Guangxi led by Xu Xianhui, Vice Chairman of the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, during their working visit to the city.

VOV.VN - The United Nations Development Programme, in collaboration with national partners, convened a technical meeting on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) to discuss international experience and compliance strategies for Vietnam’s aviation sector.

Vietnam has temporarily cut environmental protection tax on petrol, diesel and jet fuel to zero under a decision signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, as the Government moves to stabilise the domestic fuel market and safeguard energy security.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has granted permission to Qatar Airways to operate three combined flights on the Doha–Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route.

VOV.VN - The Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations on the morning of March 27 signed a second round of memoranda of understanding with six international organisations, under which the organisations committed nearly US$2.79 million in funding.