With strong economic growth, a young population and rising demand for safe, transparent imported products, Vietnam is emerging as an attractive destination for the UK’s food brands seeking sustainable expansion.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 urged authorities to maintain flexible and proactive economic policies to safeguard macroeconomic stability and sustain strong growth amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has assumed the chairmanship of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC), with the leadership handover taking place during HawaExpo 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on March 4.

VOV.VN - Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil supply, are rattling energy markets and raising concerns for import-dependent economies in Asia, with analysts warning Vietnam could face three economic scenarios if tensions in the Middle East persist.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on March 5 approved a project to establish the Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund Joint Stock Company, aimed at mobilising additional financial resources to support innovative startups, advance science and technology, and accelerate the city’s digital transformation.

VOV.VN - Retail fuel prices in Vietnam rose sharply on March 5 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance, reflecting strong gains in global energy prices impacted by the Middle East tensions.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to establish a task force to ensure national energy security in response to the increasingly complex military conflict in the Middle East.

VinFast India, a subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, has been honoured with the title “New Entrant of the Year” at the FASTER Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in India’s automotive industry.

Vietnam and Greece have agreed to promote the opening of agricultural markets and enhance cooperation in maritime transport and logistics, aiming to further tap the potential of bilateral trade ties.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports maintained strong growth momentum in the first two months of 2026, rising 17.1% year-on-year to an estimated US$11.3 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

VOV.VN - VinEnergo, a subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has announced plans for global expansion, initially focusing on Asia and Europe with a renewable energy project portfolio of 10 GW that has secured development agreements.

VOV.VN - The Import-Export Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked industry associations to urgently review and assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on export-import activities, logistics and raw material supplies.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will keep a close watch on global market volatility to steer monetary policy in a proactive and flexible manner, while aligning closely with fiscal and other macroeconomic tools to safeguard stability, curb inflation and underpin sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s real estate market is poised for a clearer recovery in 2026, according to Ha Quang Hung, Deputy Director of the Department of Housing and Real Estate Market Management under the Ministry of Construction (MoC).

The flagship export furniture fair HawaExpo 2026 officially opened on March 4 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, with its scale tripled compared with the previous edition.

VOV.VN - Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten global oil flows and push energy prices higher, Vietnam has proactively developed contingency scenarios to safeguard domestic fuel supply and maintain market stability.

Vietnam’s state budget revenue in the first two months of 2026 was estimated at VND601.3 trillion (about US$24.4 billion), equivalent to 23.8% of the annual estimate and up 13.1% year on year, according to the Ministry of Finance.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese tourism businesses presented a range of tourism products and services at ITB Berlin 2026, held from March 3 to 5 at Messe Berlin in Germany in a bid to promote Vietnam as a destination while seeking opportunities for cooperation and sustainable business development.

VOV.VN - Escalating conflict involving Israel, the US and Iran is weighing on the trade and investment environment in Israel and across the Middle East while placing additional pressure on global supply chains, Vietnam’s Trade Counsellor in Israel Le Thai Hoa said.

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is exerting significant pressure on the global economy, disrupting maritime transport and weighing on international trade flows.

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA) has called on shipowners with vessels operating on international routes to closely review updated information on maritime safety and security conditions before planning voyages to the Middle East to ensure the safety of crew members.

Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung has called on Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to further open their markets for Vietnamese aquatic products.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the 32nd meeting of the national steering committee for combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on March 3, which was held in person at the Government headquarters in Hanoi and connected online with 22 coastal provinces and cities.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam pushes deeper international integration and aims for double-digit growth in 2026, improving the capacity of domestic suppliers has become a strategic requirement.

VOV.VN - Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.

Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.

VOV.VN - PVGas Trading, a subsidiary of PetroVietnam Gas (PVGAS), has declared a force majeure situation and said it must adjust and delay imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) deliveries following the collapse of a loading jetty at a production facility and a missile attack on an LPG carrier from the Middle East.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has urged industry associations and enterprises to take proactive measures amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten to disrupt transport routes and increase logistics costs.

VOV.VN - Rising military tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global supply chains, prompting Vietnamese authorities to urge industry associations and exporters to proactively mitigate risks linked to energy volatility and logistics disruptions.

Vietnam’s central bank is tightening the reins on credit growth this year, but several dynamic private lenders are still setting ambitious lending targets, signalling a sharply differentiated outlook across the banking sector.