According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s rice exports in February 2026 are estimated at 640 thousand tonnes, generating USD 289.4 million in export revenue. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, rice exports reached 1.3 million tonnes, valued at USD 599.3 million, representing a 5% year-on-year increase in volume but an 11.2% decline in export value compared with the same period last year. The average export price of rice during January–Feb

On March 9, the CAAV submitted a report to the Ministry of Construction assessing the impact of the Middle East conflict and outlining response measures related to the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices.

Currently, Vietnam has six high-tech parks nationwide, each with different scales and development orientations. These parks play a crucial role in attracting high-tech investment

Vietnam’s investment abroad in the first two months of 2026 increased 2.3 times year on year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

On March 9, Reuters cited a source from the French government stating that G7 finance ministers would discuss the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves during a meeting held the same day.

Most of Vietnam’s petroleum imports originate from ASEAN countries and South Korea, where import tariffs are largely 0% under existing free trade agreements (FTAs)...

In February 2026, international arrivals declined by 9.2% month-on-month but increased by 17.7% year-on-year compared with the same period in 2025. Overall, in the first two months of 2026,...

The top three positions continued to be held by Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, with 5,543 vehicles sold (40.5% market share), followed by JSW MG Motor India with 3,303 units (24.1%)

January Vietnam economic macro indicators continued to show clearer signs of improvement, particularly in manufacturing and exports. However, underlying risks and the delayed recovery of the domestic private sector (DDI), consumption, and the interest rate environment warrant close monitoring.

2025: Exports of textiles, garments, and footwear reached a new record of nearly USD 76 billion; however, growth was highly polarized across product segments, markets, and enterprise groups. Growth was primarily driven by apparel, footwear, and handbags, while the fiber segment faced price pressure, resulting in a decline in export value.