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Railway transport company raises fares amid fuel price surge

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:09
A VRT representative said the adjustment had been carefully considered to partly share the burden of rising fuel costs while still ensuring service quality as well as safe and stable operations.

Rice exports up 5% in volume in first two months of 2026

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:58
In the first two months of the year, rice exports reached 1.3 million tonnes valued at $599.3 million, up 5 per cent in volume but down 11.2 per cent in value compared with the same period last year.

Manulife Vietnam launches Xanh Phú Quý, a unit-linked insurance solution designed to build multi-generational wealth

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 15:34
Xanh Phú Quý offers a comprehensive financial solution that combines life protection with the potential for long-term asset growth through professionally managed investment funds, with a premium payment period starting from just five years.

Vietnam Airlines launches direct HCM City–Phuket route

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:26
The route will operate five flights per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays using Airbus A321 aircraft.

Việt Nam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:15
During the period, 36 new overseas projects were licensed with total registered capital of US$532.4 million, up 2.3 times year-on-year.

VN-Index loses over 100 points, breaking below 1,700 points

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:54
Almost all sectors posted deep losses, with the exception of oil and gas, as well as the chemicals sector.

Việt Nam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:52
During the period, 36 new overseas projects were licensed with total registered capital of US$532.4 million, up 2.3 times year-on-year.

Zero petrol import tariff considered as Middle East tensions threaten supply

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:49
Việt Nam is considering cutting petrol import tariffs to zero as Middle East tensions drive global oil prices above US$100 per barrel and raise concerns over domestic fuel supply.

Việt Nam steps up cooperation with US businesses to attract international capital

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 10:39
Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Chi hopes US businesses, with their technological strengths and global experience, can help modernise Việt Nam’s financial infrastructure and develop technology solutions for the capital market.

Banking sector set for shake-up with personnel changes, M&A transactions this year

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:58
The expanded foreign ownership limit will grant banks space to choose and absorb international capital, aiding credit growth and enhancing retail operations while improving non-interest income.

Việt Nam furniture firms see major opportunities in global e-commerce

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:54
Việt Nam has significant advantages in developing furniture products suited to the business-to-consumer model on global e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, a seminar heard in HCM City on March 4.

Industries respond to rising tariffs and Middle East conflict

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:53
The US tariff policy and Middle East conflict are forcing companies in logistics, textiles, fertilisers and rubber to accelerate restructuring efforts in order to preserve profit margins and identify opportunities amid growing risks.

Vietnamese seafood faces major test amid maritime logistics shock

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 08:49
The seafood industry had been heavily impacted by surging freight costs, the risk of cold chain disruptions, localised supply shortages, and price volatility across various product segments.

VCCI proposes easing e-invoice rules for household businesses

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 07:01
VCCI said the requirement could pose challenges for many small businesses, particularly in retail, food services and accommodation, where transactions are frequent, quick and typically of low value.

Investor sentiment turns cautious after volatile week

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 06:57
The current correction in the Vietnamese stock market largely reflects psychological factors rather than a deterioration in corporate fundamentals.

VIFA EXPO 2026 opens across two venues, expanding global trade opportunities

Sun, 03/08/2026 - 17:52
VIFA EXPO 2026 serves not only as a trade fair but also as a platform for businesses to introduce new collections, innovative designs and sustainable production solutions while strengthening partnerships with global buyers

Retail fuel prices increase sharply after global oil surge

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 19:53
The retail price of E5RON92 biofuel rose by VNĐ3,777 (US$0.14) to a maximum of VNĐ25,226 per litre. The price of RON95-III gasoline increased by VNĐ4,707 to VNĐ27,0

Small consumer loan threshold proposed to increase to VNĐ400 million

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 13:09
A draft circular proposes increasing the threshold to VNĐ400 million for loans issued by credit institutions and VNĐ200 million for those provided by people’s credit funds.

Green industrial parks draw FDI to northern Việt Nam

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 12:58
Beyond rental costs, investors increasingly value long-term expansion potential, synchronised infrastructure and transparent legal frameworks.

VN records strong increase in fuel imports in the first two months

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 11:06
Statistics of Vietnam Customs showed that Vietnam spent more than US$1.44 billion importing 2.18 million tonnes of petroleum products in the first two months of this year, representing a sharp increase of 31.4 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively, over the same period last year. 

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