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Vietnam’s aviation authority has asked China to maintain stable jet fuel supplies as Middle East tensions disrupt global oil markets and threaten airline operations.

Ho Chi Minh City has tasked a private firm with studying the expansion of Rung Sac Road and a new connecting section to support growing traffic demand in Can Gio.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have fined two oil transport vessels nearly VND 160 million (approximately USD 6,400) for storing more than 10,000 litres of diesel of unknown origin.

Major Vietnamese banks are accelerating plans to raise billions of USD from international capital markets in 2026, citing competitive funding costs and expectations of a market upgrade.

Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has climbed to 77th place among the world’s richest individuals after a sharp surge in his net worth, driven by strong gains in the group’s shares.

Vietnam is emerging as a strategic destination for Japanese investment as supply chains shift, officials and experts said at a recent forum in Hanoi.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met a delegation of 52 leading US companies on April 16, highlighting Vietnam’s push to expand investment and deepen economic cooperation.

Quang Ninh has signed a partnership with a US maritime institute to develop the Con Ong-Hon Net port complex as a green, smart hub, expected to drive new growth in northern Vietnam.

A delegation of 52 major US corporations visiting Vietnam signals a potential surge in billion dollar investments, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s long-term economic prospects.

Volatile Jet A1 fuel prices are driving up operating costs for Vietnam’s airlines, forcing carriers to balance rising expenses with fare stability amid ongoing supply risks.

Vietnam has reduced oil prices by up to VND 2,280 per litre from April 16, while petrol prices edged higher in the latest fuel price adjustment.

A Vietnamese pepper exporter has lost nearly USD 600,000 after falling victim to a prolonged international trade scam involving shipments to Pakistan.

HCM City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, reported its fastest first-quarter growth in a decade and called for faster reforms and more decisive action to achieve double-digit expansion this year.

Vietnam’s Vingroup plans to enter the space technology sector, aiming to launch a cluster of domestically built nano satellites into orbit by 2027.

Vietnam’s durian exports have risen sharply in early 2026, driven by off season cultivation and expanding demand in key markets including China and the United States.

HCM City is strengthening ties with the London Stock Exchange to help Vietnamese firms access global capital and accelerate its ambition to become a regional financial hub.

Vietnam has launched a national employment exchange platform connecting more than 53 million workers with nearly one million businesses, marking a major step in digitalising the labour market.

Vietnam has established its first national shrimp association, aiming to transform production and strengthen its position as a leading global exporter.

Australia is reviewing a request to launch an anti-dumping investigation into galvanised steel imports from Vietnam and South Korea, raising concerns among exporters.