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Vietnam recorded a sharp rise in fuel imports in March, with volumes and value surging amid efforts to secure domestic supply.

A Becamex-Thaco consortium has proposed two metro lines linking HCM City and Binh Duong, with total investment exceeding VND 124 trillion (about USD 4.8 billion).

Vietnam will waive transport-related fees across aviation, maritime and rail sectors from April 7 to June 30 to support businesses amid rising fuel costs.

Leading South Korean business leaders are set to visit Vietnam to explore investment opportunities amid global uncertainty and supply chain shifts.

Vietnam has issued an urgent directive to curb fuel smuggling across its borders as price gaps with neighbouring countries widen.

Several renewable energy companies in Vietnam are reporting losses or thin profits, with further financial pressure expected despite rising global energy prices.

Vietnam’s economy grew 7.83 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, providing a solid foundation to meet ambitious full-year growth targets.

Vietnam is mobilising overseas communities to boost distribution of domestic goods abroad, aiming to strengthen exports and global market access by 2030.

Vietnam has proposed raising coal production capacity by up to 15 per cent to safeguard energy supplies amid rising global uncertainty.

Vingroup chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has become Southeast Asia’s richest billionaire with a net worth exceeding USD 24.5 billion, according to Forbes.

Hanoi recorded the highest cost of living in Vietnam in 2025, while Vinh Long was ranked the most affordable, according to official data.

Vietnam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.

The monetary policy will remain proactive and flexible, closely coordinated with an appropriately expansionary fiscal policy to prioritise inflation control while supporting sustainable growth.

Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026 amid rising global energy concerns linked to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.83 per cent in the first quarter, its strongest growth rate in 15 years despite ongoing domestic and global challenges.

Vietnam is looking to expand exports into the global Halal market, but experts say firms must meet strict standards and adopt clear strategies to unlock opportunities.

Construction of Phan Thiet Airport’s civil aviation component is set to start on April 28, aiming to boost connectivity and tourism in south-central Vietnam.

HCM City’s tourism sector is offering nearly 5,000 jobs as businesses ramp up hiring, signalling strong recovery and expansion momentum.

HCM City’s economy grew 8.27 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, its fastest pace in five years, driven largely by services and logistics.