VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam risks Norwegian salmon shortage as Middle East air routes close

Flight cancellations across the Middle East are disrupting shipments of fresh Norwegian salmon to Vietnam, forcing retailers to cancel orders and brace for potential price increases and quality risks.

Six Vietnamese vessels operating near Middle East flashpoint

Off season durian prices in Vietnam hit record highs

Vietnam Airlines adjusts Europe flights amid Middle East tensions

Vietnam Airlines said on March 3 it had rerouted flights between Vietnam and Europe to avoid airspace affected by escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Hanoi attracts USD 335.6 million in FDI in two months

Hanoi attracted USD 335.6 million in foreign direct investment in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital.

Vietnam to hold nationwide military enlistment ceremonies on March 4-5

Vietnam will stage its 2026 military handover ceremonies on March 4 and 5 at recruitment points across provinces and centrally run cities.

Illegal sea dumping probed in Thanh Hoa Province

Police in Thanh Hoa Province are investigating a group accused of dumping large quantities of waste into the sea.

Large private banks aim to maintain high credit growth in 2026

Vietnam’s central bank is tightening the reins on credit growth this year, but several dynamic private lenders are still setting ambitious lending targets.

Earth Hour 2026 launch event rescheduled

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced an adjustment to the schedule for the launch ceremony of a nationwide campaign in response to Earth Hour 2026, together with its accompanying run.

Ho Chi Minh City adds 50 battery-swapping sites

Ho Chi Minh City has approved 50 additional pavement locations for electric motorbike battery-swapping cabinets, bringing the total number of permitted sites to 102.

Vietnamese firms anxiously track Middle East-bound shipments

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are threatening global supply chains, leaving Vietnamese import-export businesses on edge over cargo currently at sea and the risk of empty container shortages.

VN-Index loses over 34 points on risk-off sentiment

Shares fell sharply on Monday as heavy selling swept across banking, securities and technology stocks, dragging the market lower despite a brief afternoon rebound.

Vietnam suspends labour deployment to Middle East

Vietnam has temporarily halted the deployment of workers to the Middle East as regional tensions escalate following recent military strikes.

Chilean cherries flood Vietnam at record low prices

Imported cherries from Chile are being sold widely across Vietnam for just over VND 100,000 (approximately USD 4) per kg, a sharp drop from their usual premium pricing.

HCM City seeks investors for Can Gio International Transshipment Port

Ho Chi Minh City has invited strategic investors for the proposed Can Gio International Transshipment Port, a VND 128 trillion (USD 4.87 billion) project.

Gia Lai approves VND 2.554 trillion Cat Trinh industrial park

Gia Lai has approved investment in the 368ha Cat Trinh industrial park with total capital of VND 2.554 trillion (USD 100.15 million), slated for operation by late 2029 or early 2030.

Middle East conflict jolts Vietnam stocks

Vietnam’s benchmark index may face sharp swings this week as escalating tensions in Iran rattle global markets, though oil and energy shares are expected to benefit.

More illegal drones found after 49 flights disrupted in Danang

Police in the central city of Danang have uncovered seven cases of illegal drone operations following incidents that disrupted dozens of flights at the city’s international airport.

Sleeper coach catches fire in Dak Lak, all passengers escape safely

A sleeper coach carrying 44 passengers caught fire in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on Sunday evening after a front tyre burst, but all on board escaped safely.