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Việt Nam's reinforcing steel faces high tariff in the US

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:10
The preliminary anti-dumping duties imposed on Vietnamese rebar are considered relatively high compared with those applied to several other countries under investigation.

Banking sector growth to moderate in 2026

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:52
After a year of strong growth in 2025 the banking industry is expected to deliver a “moderately positive” performance this year, with profits projected to increase by 16 per cent, according to a report by S&I Ratings, a provider of credit rating services, market research and corporate analysis in Việt Nam.

Auto sales fell sharply after Tết holidays

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:50
Despite the sharp fall, the market maintained positive growth during the first two months. According to VAMA, total market sales by the end of February reached 46,153 units, up 39 per cent compared with the same period last year.

Việt Nam plans KPIs for trade offices abroad to support exporters

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:48
In cases where export turnover to a market shows signs of decline, trade offices need to proactively identify and propose alternative markets so that the ministry has a basis for developing policies to support businesses.

Most fuel prices rise slightly after sharp drop

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:15
Domestic retail fuel prices mostly increased slightly from 10pm on March 12 in the latest adjustment by the ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance, after a sharp drop a day earlier.

Dat Bike powers ahead with new $4m investment

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:51
The investment was made as part of Dat Bike’s Series B funding round, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $51 million.

Electric motorbike race gathers pace in Việt Nam

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:50
According to figures released by VinFast, the company sold over 400,000 electric motorbikes in the Vietnamese market in 2025, nearly five times higher than in 2024.

VN takes strong actions to boost social housing supply

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:50
Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Văn Sinh said upcoming social housing projects will be placed in 'green line' for administrative procedures which allows the parallel implementation of multiple procedures in order to reduce processing time and compliance costs for developers by at least half.

Livestock sector aims for sustainable growth, targets $1 billion in exports

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 19:02
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) held a conference on disease prevention and sustainable livestock development on Thursday.

HCM City attracts over $2-billion investment for AI data centre

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:49
The project is expected to have a total investment of about $2.1 billion and will be implemented by a joint venture between AIC, Kinh Bắc City Development Holding Corporation (KBC) and other partners.

Việt Nam receives first LNG shipment of 2026 amid Middle East tensions

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:49
Việt Nam receives its first LNG shipment of 2026 after the cargo cleared the Strait of Hormuz, helping secure fuel supplies for power generation and national energy security.

VN-Index drops after two-day rally amid volatile trading

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 16:52
Vietnamese shares fell after two sessions of gains as banking and securities stocks declined, while the VN-Index closed below 1,710 amid volatile trading.

Việt Nam, Argentina promote trade, investment cooperation

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 16:28
On relations with South America, Vietnamese Ambassador noted that in December 2025, Việt Nam and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) announced the launch of negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). She expressed her hope that the agreement will be signed soon, thereby further boosting trade and investment between Việt Nam and MERCOSUR member states, including Argentina.

Major institutional investors join SHB private placement

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 16:08
According to a resolution approved by the bank’s Board of Directors, the private placement will account for about 4.35 per cent of SHB’s total outstanding shares before the issuance.

Việt Nam has eight billionaires in Forbes’ list, three new faces

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 15:45
Forbes’ statistics showed that total wealth of the Vietnamese billionaires reached about $39.8 billion, up $25.1 billion from a year earlier.

GENTEXH Vietnam connects businesses across nonwoven and hygiene value chain

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:07
The second Global Exhibition on Nonwoven & Hygiene Technology that opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on March 11 provides a networking platform for businesses in the sector.

​​​​​​​HCM City expo connects businesses across nonwoven and hygiene value chain

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:07
The second Global Exhibition on Nonwoven & Hygiene Technology that opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on March 11 provides a networking platform for businesses in the sector.

Livestock sector targets green and sustainable development

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 08:50
As Việt Nam’s livestock sector faces the need to renew its growth model, enhance added value and fulfil its sustainable development commitments, Deputy Director of the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health Phạm Kim Đăng spoke to Việt Nam News reporter Trần Như about the sector’s key orientations and solutions for 2026.

Customs tightens controls to prevent cross-border fuel smuggling

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 08:23
As of March 9, the retail price of RON95 gasoline in Việt Nam stood at VNĐ27,047 (US$1.04) per litre, compared with about VNĐ31,000 per litre in Cambodia and VNĐ39,000 per litre in Laos.

Fuel prices slashed as stabilisation fund deployed

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 23:06
The price of RON95-III petrol – the most widely used grade – fell by VNĐ3,880 to VNĐ25,240 (US$0.95) per litre.

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