On March 12, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a trade promotion briefing with the network of Vietnam Trade Offices abroad for the first quarter of 2026.

On the morning of March 12, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a ceremony to launch the Digital Platform for Overseas Market Development. Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the event and delivered a keynote address.

Vietnam welcomes the IEA’s collective action to release oil stocks to address the global fuel supply crisis and affirms its readiness to work with the international community to support energy market stability.

Geopolitical tensions and energy transition pressures are pushing vietnam’s petroleum sector to expand reserves, diversify supply sources and upgrade fuel standards.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said the digital platform for overseas market development will enhance trade governance and help businesses expand export market

The decree guiding Resolution 253 will clarify mechanisms for updating power planning and developing offshore wind projects for the 2026 - 2035 period.

The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 forecasts that Vietnam will continue to rank among the economies with the most promising trade growth prospects.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined five key actions and three pillars to develop Vietnam’s “silver economy” in response to rapid population aging.

Vietnam is deploying multiple measures to ensure stable fuel supply and maintain market stability amid growing volatility in global energy markets.

Achieving double-digit growth has become a key goal for Vietnam’s industrial sector as authorities seek solutions to strengthen manufacturing and raise share in GDP.

The first Senior Officials’ Meeting of CPTPP in 2026 (SOM1) launched discussions on implementation, accession and future cooperation.

Vietnam and Colombia discusses strengthening energy cooperation and accelerating negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung calls for strong, coordinated and long-term solutions to accelerate Vietnam’s semiconductor industry development.

On the afternoon of March 10, at the Government headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with the task force on ensuring energy security.

More than 400 delegates gathered in Hanoi at the Energy Shaping the Future Forum to promote Vietnam–US cooperation in developing a sustainable energy system.

The Government has issued Decree No.72/2026/ND-CP amending preferential import tariffs on several petroleum products and materials used in petroleum production.

Investment in deep processing and post-harvest technologies helps extend shelf life, cut logistics costs, expand export markets for vietnamese agricultural products.

Public support and cooperation with the Government will help safeguard national energy security amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Vietnam is accelerating the use of biofuels such as E5 and E10 under a new blending roadmap, aiming to reduce emissions, diversify energy supply.

Fuel hoarding has eased after Vietnam adjusted retail prices in line with global trends, helping stabilize supply and reduce panic buying across the market.

Vietnam attracted USD 6.03 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan outlined solutions for the industry and trade sector to sustain growth and ensure supply chain stability.

On March 6, Vietnam and Colombia discussed strengthening energy cooperation and accelerating negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has rescheduled the launch of the energy conservation campaign and Earth Hour 2026 activities to March 21.

Le Manh Hung, a member of the Party Central Committee, member of the Executive Committee of the Government Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Acting Minister of Industry and Trade, has been nominated by the central authorities as a candidate for the 16th National Assembly in Hai Phong.

On March 6, Central Committee member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, member of the Party Committee of the Government, Secretary of the Party Committee and Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung, together with candidates for the 16th National Assembly from Constituency No. 02 of Hai Phong City, held voter meetings and conducted election campaigning in Kien An Ward and Thanh Ha Commune.

Reviewing 100 years of Party leadership aims to distill key lessons, strengthen theoretical and practical foundations, and guide Vietnam’s development.

Geopolitical tensions are placing significant pressure on supply chains and exports. In context, the domestic market is seen as a crucial pillar supporting growth.

The Prime Minister has directed 10 key groups of tasks and solutions aimed at stimulating demand and promoting economic growth of 10% or higher in 2026.

On March 3, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung held a meeting with Ioannis Plakiotakis, First Vice President of the Hellenic Parliament.