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).

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.