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Resilient Vietnam economy faces Middle East headwinds

By Manh Bon March 10, 2026 | 12:16

Despite Middle East tensions, Vietnam's economy remains resilient with strong growth prospects, according to the National Statistics Office.

Fuel import tariffs temporarily cut to zero until April 30

By Nguyen Thu March 10, 2026 | 10:53

Preferential import tariffs on several petroleum products have been temporarily reduced to zero until April 30.

Vietnam steps up overseas investment

By Thanh Van March 09, 2026 | 15:24

Vietnam’s total outbound investment reached $540.2 million in the first two months of 2026.

Election committees set voting hours for polls

By Nguyen Kim March 09, 2026 | 13:25

Voters nationwide will head to the polls on March 15 to elect representatives to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils.

Over 64,000 businesses enter market in first two months

By Nguyen Huong March 07, 2026 | 10:00

Vietnam recorded a strong wave of market entry in the first two months of 2026, with 64,484 businesses newly established or returning to operation, up 29.4 per cent on year.

Hanoi police roll out comprehensive security for upcoming elections

By Nguyen Kim March 07, 2026 | 10:00

Hanoi police have implemented comprehensive security measures for the upcoming National Assembly and People's Council elections.

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang meets voters in Dien Bien ahead of NA elections

By Minh Thuy March 06, 2026 | 17:23

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang and fellow National Assembly candidates met voters in Dien Bien to present their action programmes, pledging to support local development and better represent voter interests.

Viettel and Qualcomm to co-develop AI smartphones

By Thanh Van March 06, 2026 | 09:00

Viettel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to establish a strategic partnership for AI-integrated smart mobile devices.

Ministry: no further merger of government units

By Bich Thuy March 05, 2026 | 14:43

Vietnam has no intention to continue more merger of cities and provinces, commune-level administrative units nationwide, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.