(Source: VNA)
Under the plan, the fund will begin operations in 2026 with an initial charter capital investment of 500 billion VND, including 200 billion VND (40%) from the State budget and 300 billion VND (60%) from private investors. The city aims to expand the fund’s capital to at least 5 trillion VND by 2035.
Occupational shifts, deliberate fleet downsizing and new livelihoods for fishermen have emerged as big three moves to forge responsible fisheries practices, while bolstering the reputation and global standing of Vietnam’s seafood industry.
According to insiders, continued improvements in infrastructure connectivity are expected to further strengthen the Cai Mep – Thi Vai cluster’s competitiveness.
As of February 28, total disbursed capital reached 55.74 trillion VND, equivalent to 5.6% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister. Of the figure, disbursement of the central budget was estimated at 10.18 trillion VND, or 2.9% of the plan, while that of local budgets totalled 45.56 trillion VND, reaching 7% of the target.
Established in 2020, the NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam aims to build a high-quality information technology workforce. Since then, it has set up two offices and grown to more than 2,400 staff members.
The “Taste of the UK” food week, held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City from February 26 to March 11, is an opportunity to promote British food products and strengthen their presence in Vietnam, while giving local consumers a chance to experience the diversity of UK cuisine.
From February 28 to March 4, Noi Bai International Airport recorded 22 flight cancellations, disrupting the travel plans of around 4,600 passengers.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the global fuel market during the latest price adjustment period from February 26 to March 4, 2026 was influenced by several major factors, including the escalating military conflict between the US – Israel coalition and Iran.
The PM emphasised that project execution must be carried out swiftly while strictly complying with legal procedures and regulations, and underlined the need to prevent violations, corruption, losses and wastefulness of public assets.
Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and supply chain restructuring, the Government has introduced a range of measures aimed at injecting new momentum into domestic manufacturing. New provisions covering workforce training, testing and certification, trade promotion and technology upgrades have been implemented.
The award is organised by a federation of leading automotive journalists and industry experts in India to honour brands that have made outstanding contributions in vehicle performance, design, and technology, and their contributions to the green mobility transition in India.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Export-Import Department forecasts upward pressure on global prices for consumer goods, fuel, and crude oil in the coming time. Such hikes could exert indirect but broad negative effects on Vietnam’s overall production and trade, with particular exposure in exports destined for the Middle East.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed relevant agencies to complete remaining project components to ensure synchronised, modern infrastructure that is well-connected, green, clean and aesthetically designed.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will closely monitor global oil prices, output, inventories and trade flows to adjust imports and domestic supply accordingly. It will also intensify oversight of key traders’ compliance with their 2026 minimum reserve obligations.
Greece considers Vietnam an important economic partner in Southeast Asia, particularly given its impressive growth rate, said First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament Ioannis Plakiotakis.
Of the total export value in the January–February period, agricultural products accounted for 6.09 billion USD, up 17.1% year-on-year. Seafood exports reached 1.76 billion USD, marking a sharp increase of 23.3%, while forestry products brought in 2.82 billion USD, up 7.4%.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,308 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,802 VND/USD.
Da Nang has consistently implemented business support policies and a selective investment attraction strategy, prioritising high technology, smart city building and sustainable development, thereby strengthening investor confidence and enhancing the city’s competitiveness in the new development phase.
Since 2025, US enterprises have increasingly explored investment opportunities across provinces in the Southern Key Economic Region. Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as a leading destination, highlighted by multiple cooperation agreements concluded in late 2025.
Held under the theme “Gateway to Vietnam Furniture Prowess” and featuring more than 2,500 booths, the four-day event is expected to serve as a gateway to exploring the genuine capabilities of Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry, as well as a strategic trading hub for international markets.
