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.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - Export activities for agricultural products and fresh fruits through the border gates of Lang Son province have quickly regained momentum following the Lunar New Year holiday.

VOV.VN - A new “smart border gate” system developed along the Vietnam–China border could allow travelers to complete immigration procedures in less than one second per person, according to information revealed on March 6 by delegates from Guangxi to China’s National People’s Congress (NPC).

The northern province of Quang Ninh is set pilot normal customs clearance on weekends at the Bac Luan II Bridge area of the Mong Cai International Border Gate starting March 7.

Authorities of Lam Dong province have ordered relevant agencies and localities to swiftly address shortcomings and step up measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has affirmed that domestic fuel supply remains stable thanks to steady production from the country’s two major refineries and continued imports amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Trading platforms at the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city should be launched early and introduced to the global market, according to Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s network of 17 free trade agreements (FTAs) has created plenty of room for export growth. However, the benefits of economic integration have yet to spread widely across the business community.

Vietnam and the UK are strengthening cooperation to advance the development of a modern derivatives commodity market, seen as a key component in Vietnam’s roadmap to build an International Financial Centre.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s industrial production continued to show positive momentum in early 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increasing by 10.4% year on year in the first two months of the year, driven by manufacturing.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursed in Vietnam reached an estimated US$3.21 billion in the first two months of 2026, marking the highest level recorded for the same period in the past five years.

VOV.VN - Thirteen Vietnamese banks have been listed among the world’s 500 most valuable banking brands in 2026, according to the latest Banking 500 report released by Brand Finance, highlighting the growing strength and global presence of Vietnam’s banking sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February 2026 rose 1.14% compared with January, mainly driven by higher food prices, dining-out services and transportation costs as consumer demand increased during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Beyond intensifying enforcement to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning over IUU fishing lifted, Vietnam is undertaking a broad restructuring of its fisheries sector, focusing on moving away from intensive harvest toward sustainable value creation rooted in marine resource conservation.