To escape the assembly trap, Vietnam must shift from fragmented competition to regional cooperation.

Vietnamese officials and businesses have explored measures to strengthen economic and trade ties with Indonesia and promote the Vietnam–Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on supporting Vietnamese companies to expand investment and operations in Indonesia.

Green industrial parks are increasingly emerging as a decisive factor in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, as global investors place greater emphasis on sustainability, renewable energy, and low-carbon production.

The Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) has been ranked the world’s strongest telecommunications brand by Brand Finance, the world's leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy.

Fishing solidarity groups operating offshore are playing an increasingly important role in supporting Vietnamese authorities’ efforts to have the “yellow card” warning imposed on the country’s seafood exports by the European Commission over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.

Several industrial manufacturing sectors in Vietnam are drawing increasing attention from both domestic and international investors, with investment expanding across the value chain from production to product commercialisation through strategic partnerships aimed at creating long-term value.

The growing presence of Vietnamese agricultural products in international supermarkets and retail chains is strengthening brand recognition for the country’s farm produce and marking a shift toward higher-value exports.

Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight operation plan, adding nearly 1,000 seats on routes between Vietnam and Europe during the peak travel period amid operational constraints linked to the situation in the Middle East.

The People's Committee of Vinh Long province convened a conference on March 12 to boost trade and investment linkages between the Mekong Delta locality and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daejeon city.

VOV.VN - Retail fuel prices in Vietnam moved in mixed directions from 10 p.m. on March 12 after the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnamese carrier Vietjet Air announced on March 12 the launch of two new international routes linking Da Nang with Jakarta in Indonesia and Nha Trang with Singapore, further expanding regional connectivity.

The Government’s issuance of Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP revising preferential import tariffs on several petrol products and raw materials is a timely move to diversify supply sources, reduce import costs and enhance Vietnam’s resilience against global energy market volatility, said insiders.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on March 12 launched a digital platform on overseas market development, with Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son attending and delivering a keynote address.

VOV.VN - The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), the University of Queensland (UQ), and SunRice Group on March 12 announced a mutual commitment to extend their research partnership to strengthen climate-smart rice production in the Mekong Delta.

VOV.VN - Researchers, experts and policy representatives from Vietnam and India discussed maritime security challenges and cooperation opportunities amid growing changes in the Indo-Pacific region, at the second maritime dialogue held recently in New Delhi.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourism businesses are exploring new hospitality technologies and partnership opportunities at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2026, one of the region’s largest trade exhibitions for the hotel, restaurant and café/catering industries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has not recorded any damage to export shipments to Israel despite rising military tensions in the Middle East, according to officials at a trade promotion conference held in Hanoi on March 12.

The Argentinean Chamber of Commerce for Asia and the Pacific, in coordination with Vietnam’s Embassy and its Trade Office in Argentina, held a seminar on March 11 to explore the potential for bilateral trade and investment cooperation, drawing the participation of numerous businesses from the South American country.

VOV.VN - Tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices and energy costs higher, adding pressure on inflation, exchange rates and production costs. In that context, many Vietnamese businesses, particularly in fuel-intensive industries, export sectors and aviation, could face greater financial strain.

Vietravel Airlines on March 11 announced its plan to resume daily flights between Hanoi-based Noi Bai International Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport from April 24 to October 24.

Vietnam had 27 large-scale urban development projects with combined investment exceeding VND3 quadrillion (US$115 billion) in 2025, according to a report by S&I Ratings, highlighting a nationwide push to build massive new townships.

VOV.VN - A liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier transporting about 63,000 tonnes of fuel from the Middle East arrived at Vietnam’s Thi Vai LNG terminal on March 10, helping strengthen the country’s energy supply amid rising demand.

VOV.VN - Petrol prices in Vietnam dropped sharply by nearly VND4,000 per litre on the evening of March 11, retreating to around VND25,000 per litre just a day after surging close to the VND30,000 mark.

Around 400 exhibitors from 27 countries and territories worldwide will take part in Food & Hospitality Vietnam 2026 (FHV 2026), set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City later this month.

As global competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) intensifies, Vietnam continues to enhance its appeal to multinational investors, backed by competitive advantages, an improving business environment and policy reforms aligned with emerging global investment standards.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee met with a joint venture of investors and international partners on March 11 to discuss plans for an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre project at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park.

Persistent volatility in the global economy, fuelled by geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions and softening trade demand, is elevating the importance of Vietnam's domestic market.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA), the airline of Sun Group, continues to expand its international network. Following Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be the next destination, with the inaugural flight scheduled to take off on April 17, 2026.

VOV.VN - Rising petrol prices over the past few days due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have significantly increased travel costs, prompting a growing number of consumers to consider switching to electric motorbikes.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Smart Factory Expo 2026 (VSE 2026) will take place from June 24–26 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to connect technology providers and manufacturers while supporting Vietnam’s shift toward smart manufacturing.