Source: VNA
The PM stressed that fuel shortages must not occur under any circumstances while prices should follow market fluctuations with appropriate state regulation.
The agreement is expected to significantly strengthen trade and investment links between Vietnam and Switzerland, as well as between Vietnam and EFTA members, while enhancing regional supply chains and promoting sustainable growth.
The PM stressed that the goal is to transform these special economic zones into key growth engines for their respective localities, regions and the entire country.
Analysts say political stability and clearer reform orientations are laying the foundation for the country’s next growth phase while reinforcing investor confidence amid global uncertainty.
Under the resolution, the Ministry of Finance will continue to lead the appraisal process, with the Minister of Finance serving as chairman of the appraisal council for the pre-feasibility study report of the project’s adjusted investment policy, as assigned by the Prime Minister in Notice No. 21/TB-VPCP dated January 11, 2026.
The wood sector remains one of Vietnam’s key export industries in 2025, with export turnover of timber and wood products reaching about 17.2 billion USD.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,068 VND/USD on March 16, up 3 VND from the March 13 session.
Vietnam’s cashew industry recorded export turnover of about 5.5 billion USD in 2025, the highest level ever. He noted that the result reflects the industry’s remarkable development, dynamism and timely adaptation to complex and unpredictable challenges both domestically and globally.
Without a management team knowledgeable about the international financial market, and without experts capable of designing products, operating trading infrastructure and monitoring risks, even advanced mechanisms and policies will be difficult to be carried out.
Vietnamese officials and businesses have explored measures to strengthen economic and trade ties with Indonesia and promote the Vietnam–Indonesia comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on supporting Vietnamese companies to expand investment and operations in Indonesia.
Statistics show that about 80% of FDI enterprises prioritise investing in industrial parks with green energy infrastructure, reflecting a growing shift in investment preferences amid tightening global environmental standards.
Recent developments in private investment show that as confidence in the private sector has grown and is a key driver of economic development, investors are strengthening support for enterprises not only through capital but also management expertise and market connectivity.
Over the years, coastal authorities in Da Nang have intensified efforts to educate fishermen about regulations, particularly the need to avoid illegal fishing in foreign waters. Local administrations and competent forces have also strengthened vessel registration and inspection procedures, installed vessel monitoring systems and ensured transparent declarations of catches at ports.
Connecting Vietnamese businesses with international distribution networks has been a key component of government-led trade promotion programmes for many years, which are designed to help domestic companies place goods directly into global retail systems rather than exporting solely through intermediaries.
Viettel achieved a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 89.9 out of 100 and was awarded the highest possible AAA+ rating.
Under the plan, the Hanoi–Amsterdam route will commence operations on June 16, 2026, with an expected frequency of three return flights per week using modern wide-body Airbus A350 aircraft. This will be the first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands, helping to shorten travel time and enhance connectivity between Vietnam and one of Europe’s key economic, logistics and aviation transit hubs.
To enhance competitiveness, authorities are assisting businesses in obtaining globally recognised certifications such as GlobalG.A.P., Organic and HACCP, enabling key exports including rice, seafood and clean agricultural products to strengthen their position in global markets, according to Quang Xuan Lua, Director of the An Giang Centre for Trade and Investment Promotion.
Since the beginning of this year, domestic fuel prices have undergone 14 adjustments, including five decreases and nine increases for RON95 and six declines and eight hikes for E5 RON92. Meanwhile, diesel price has fallen three times and risen 11 times.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,318 VND/USD, and the floor rate 23,812 VND/USD.
Vietnam aims to achieve about 74 billion USD in agro-forestry-fishery export turnover this year. Expanding value-added products, improving quality standards and strengthening brand building, especially through international supermarket systems, will be key to enhancing the competitiveness and global recognition of Vietnamese agricultural products.
