UOB maintained its forecast for Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 7.5% in 2026, with first-quarter growth projected at around 7%.
According to the national flag carrier, it will increase the use of wide-body aircraft with larger seating capacity on several European routes to better meet rising travel demand.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Truc Son vowed to accompany investors and provide them with optimal conditions, while building a transparent and stable business environment to secure long-term engagement from foreign enterprises, particularly those from Daejeon.
To mark the launch of the new routes, Vietjet is offering promotional fares across all flights linking Vietnam with Singapore and Indonesia.
With Vietnam’s network of 64 trade offices overseas, Deputy PM Son noted that connecting them through a modern digital platform could help establish a unified national trade information system that operates efficiently, transparently and with strong forecasting capacity.
Economic expert Dinh Trong Thinh said revising fuel import tariffs helps diversify supply sources and reduce reliance on traditional markets, thereby strengthening Vietnam’s ability to cope with potential global supply shocks. Ensuring access to multiple energy sources is also vital for safeguarding national energy security, he added.
Dak Lak province is completing preparations for an upcoming European Commission (EC) inspection on efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with a view to having the fisheries “yellow card” removed.
On relations with South America, Nguyet noted that in December 2025, Vietnam 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 Vietnam and MERCOSUR member states, including Argentina.
The MoIT was instructed to direct key petrol producers and traders to proactively develop supply plans to guarantee adequate fuel provision for distribution systems, maintain regular sale operations, and sell products at listed prices. It must also closely monitor developments in global and domestic petrol markets and adopt appropriate management measures when necessary.
As of March 10, 15 fixed-route passenger transport operators in Ho Chi Minh City had reported fare increases on 102 routes. Adjustments range from about 5% to 36%, depending on travel distance and vehicle type.
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment is tasked with instructing local authorities to closely monitor production developments, improve forecasting capacity, strengthen pest control measures, and proactively respond to adverse weather conditions to protect crops, maintain planned yields and output, and reduce production costs.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,061 VND/USD on March 12, up 2 VND from the previous day.
According to a joint decision by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance, the price of RON95-III petrol – the most widely used grade – fell by 3,880 VND to 25,240 VND (0.95 USD) per litre.
Petrolimex Hung Yen maintains regular reserves of about 5,500 cubic metres at directly managed outlets and roughly 2,000 cubic metres at franchised stations. The provincial Department of Industry and Trade has ordered closer monitoring of supply and demand and retail prices to detect shortages or unjustified price hikes.
Sales of both motorcycles and automobiles by Honda Vietnam declined in February, dropping 19.6% and 41.8% year-on-year, respectively, according to the company’s latest business results released on March 11.
The project is expected to have a total investment of about 2.1 billion USD and will be implemented by a joint venture between AIC, Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation (KBC) and other partners.
More than half of the total investment is led by major developers including Vingroup and Sun Group, the report says, reflecting intensifying competition to develop large-scale urban complexes in the real estate market.
The Hanoi Market Surveillance Sub-department said petrol and LPG trading activities across the city remain stable, with supply largely meeting demand despite volatility in global energy prices.
Statistics show that airspace across the Middle East has yet to return to normal operations, with multiple FIRs still imposing restrictions or partial closures. As a result, international flight operations through the region continue to face disruptions and route adjustments.
Vietravel Airlines is adopting several measures to enhance its operational and service capabilities. It expects to receive an additional aircraft by the end of March, which will expand its fleet and underpin further network expansion.
