VOV.VN - As of February 21 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year - Tet 2026), the market for essential goods has largely returned to normal operations, according to the Domestic Market Management and Development Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Domestic commodity markets began to regain momentum nationwide on February 19 - the third day of the Lunar New Year, though overall purchasing power remained markedly lower than the pre-Tet peak, according to the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

On the sidelines of the sixth round of talks on a reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade agreement between Vietnam and the US, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung, who leads Vietnam’s negotiating team, has met with US Under Secretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment Jacob Helberg.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has signalled it is ready to further expand imports of goods from the United States, aimed at building a more balanced and predictable bilateral trading relationship.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s state-owned Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical JSC has signed cooperation documents with major US energy firms to explore crude oil and biofuel supplies, as the two countries seek to deepen energy ties and support more balanced trade.

VOV.VN - Export competitiveness must be built on quality, sustainability, traceability and strong branding rather than price alone as global supply chains undergo rapid restructuring and trade standards become increasingly stringent, experts said at a trade forum in Hanoi on February 3.

Vietnam’s newly issued Decree 340e/2025/NĐ-CP on gold trading management is being hailed by experts as a necessary step to restore order in the precious metals market, even as misinformation about the law has triggered public unease and stirred an unexpected surge in silver demand.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered relevant ministries and localities to ensure sufficient supplies of essential goods and prevent unreasonable price hikes ahead of the coming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese business delegation from the Vietnam Electronics Industries Association (VEIA) participated in the Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnections (IEMI) 2026 exhibition in India, expanding business-to-business contacts with international partners across the global electronics supply chain

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s gold market has come under pressure due to supply constraints, with shortages of SJC gold bars widening the gap between domestic and international prices, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).