Looking ahead to 2026, businesses are calling for more synchronised policies on industrial land and infrastructure, as well as more flexible credit mechanisms that allow enterprises to access funding in line with their development strategies.

Sustained high oil prices, coupled with geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, pose a more favourable outlook for energy and marine transport stocks compared to the broader market.

Amid concerns over supply disruptions and surging input costs, Dr Phùng Hà, chairman of the Việt Nam Fertiliser Association, spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the potential effects on the domestic market and measures to safeguard agricultural production.

The energy sector continued to shine amid strong capital inflows, with many experiencing price increases.

The MoU for 2026-30 period focuses on sustainable retail development, deeper international integration, enhanced industry capacity and strengthened bilateral ties in the retail sector.

Overall, the 2026 market is expected to be more dynamic yet prudent, with apartments and housing catering to end-users continuing to anchor growth.

In the coming period, the SBV will adjust interest rate policy in line with macroeconomic conditions and inflation trends, and require credit institutions to publicly disclose lending rates to improve transparency.

PV GAS said it has proactively arranged three LNG import cargoes for the first half of 2026 to maintain stable supply for power generation and industrial production.

The management should not only focus on expanding markets or achieving higher prices but also on proactively identifying and forecasting non-traditional barriers in order to raise timely response measures.

The US has imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of nearly 195 per cent on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from Việt Nam, among the highest tariffed in recent US’ trade remedy cases.

The annual Ho Chi Minh City Export Furniture Fair (HawaExpo 2026) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on March 4, reaffirming its role as a strategic meeting point between Vietnamese manufacturers and the global market.

As of late Tuesday, Việt Nam has eight vessels with 160 crew members operating in the Middle East.

Interbank interest rates in Việt Nam are not sufficient to become a benchmark for deposit and lending rates.

Tuna exports reached more than $75 million in the first month of 2026, a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reported on Tuesday.

Việt Nam’s wood industry is reducing its heavy reliance on the US market while also shifting towards market diversification and sustainable green standards. 

Cumulatively in January–February, Hà Nội licensed 100 new projects with combined registered capital of $37.3 million

Qatar Airways has cancelled more Việt Nam–Middle East flights as regional tensions continue to disrupt air travel.

Việt Nam has tightened aviation oversight, directing carriers to reassess international routes and prepare contingency plans as instability in the Middle East disrupts global air travel.

Domestic revenue continued to hold the largest part, VNĐ184.8 trillion, or 30.3 per cent of the annual plan, up 8.8 per cent year-on-year, local authorities reported.

The collaboration focuses on developing core standards, validating systems early, and building interoperable networks.