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Acting Minister Le Manh Hung meets BSR, stressing three core pillars to safeguard energy security amid global supply volatility.

Acting Minister Le Manh Hung held talks with NSRP to secure fuel supply amid Middle East tensions and potential crude disruptions.

The Government issued Resolution No. 69/NQ-CP, advancing VND 8 trillion from the 2025 central budget surplus to stabilize domestic fuel prices.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urges strategic tech development to drive innovation, accelerate digital growth, and achieve double-digit economic expansion.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long accompanies the Prime Minister to Russia, advancing cooperation in energy, trade and investment, and strengthening bilateral ties.

Vietnam - US step up agricultural cooperation, leveraging complementary strengths to expand trade, strengthen supply chains, and support green energy transition.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a conference on March 26 to review the potential acceleration of the roadmap for transitioning to E10 biofuel in April 2026.

Vietnam waives environmental tax, VAT and special consumption tax on petrol and oil from March 26 to April 15, 2026 to stabilise prices.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan called for maximum determination to accelerate the rollout of biofuel gasoline.

The 2026 Conference on Promoting Rice Exports seeked solutions to boost rice export value and help businesses adapt to volatile global markets in 2026.

Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang held talks with Tyumen’s Deputy Governor, discussing cooperation in energy, industry, trade and investment.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Zarubezhneft in Moscow promoting oil and gas cooperation expanding projects Vietnam Russia energy partnership long term ties.

Vietnam and Russia sign a landmark agreement to build Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant, Ninh Thuan 1, boosting energy cooperation and sustainable development.

On March 23, Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang met Perm Krai governor Dmitry Nikolaevich Makhonin to boost Vietnam - Russia cooperation in trade, industry, energy, supply chains.

Supply shocks at Hormuz drive fuel prices higher, with nations activating emergency measures to stabilize markets and ensure supply.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin agreed to boost economic, trade, investment ties as a key pillar driving bilateral relations.

The second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee is expected to decide on strategic solutions to drive double-digit economic growth alongside the establishment of a new growth model.

With 23 entrepreneurs elected, the 16th National Assembly marks a broader role for the business sector, alongside concrete action plans aimed at refining policy.

On March 19, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held the 2025 Conference of officials, civil servants, public employees and workers.

Vietnamese and Lao ministers agreed on key measures to expand trade, energy and infrastructure cooperation, targeting USD 5 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Russia to deepen bilateral ties, expand cooperation in key sectors, and advance strategic partnership.

Seminar updates US tariff changes, analyzes trade impacts, and offers policy recommendations for Vietnam amid global volatility.

Le Manh Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Party Committee of the Government, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Acting Minister of Industry and Trade, has been elected as a deputy to the 16th National Assembly, representing the Hai Phong City delegation.

Japan supports Vietnam in strengthening patent trademark examination capacity, improving efficiency, quality, particularly in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a launching ceremony and running event to raise awareness on energy-saving practice and engage the public in Earth Hour 2026.

On March 19, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held its regular press briefing, addressing issues of interest to domestic and international media.

General Secretary To Lam highlights railway links with China as key to cutting logistics costs, boosting trade, and strengthening Vietnam’s regional role.

Vietnam launches 229 inter-level boarding schools in border communes to narrow education gaps, develop resources and create “soft milestones” for sustainable growth.

General Secretary To Lam urged a concrete strategy to restructure the economy, balance trade, sustain growth, and remove outdated thinking amid global uncertainties.

Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang met Armenia’s ambassador to boost bilateral trade, deepen cooperation, prepare for the 2026 intergovernmental committee meeting.