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%)

The wood pellet manufacturing industry in Nghe An is experiencing strong growth thanks to abundant raw materials, the commissioning of many large projects, and continuously expanding exports. Amidst increasing global demand for biomass energy, the wood pellet production and export industry in Nghe An province is experiencing significant growth. Leveraging its large-scale planted forests, the province is gradually developing a closed-loop value chain from raw materials to proc

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.

Global fertilizer prices surged during the first eight months of 2025 before correcting from mid-August, driven by China’s relaxation of export restrictions and the delayed pass-through of declining input gas prices into market prices. Industry earnings recorded solid growth in 2025, supported by resilient consumption and margin expansion over the first three quarters.

Domestic consumption continued to serve as the primary growth engine, offsetting a sharp contraction in exports. Steel prices remained depressed for most of the year and only showed a more visible recovery from late Q3, particularly in December.

Central Retail’s Exit Signals Intensifying Competition in Vietnam’s Consumer Electronics Retail Market Central Retail’s withdrawal underscores the mounting competitive pressure in Vietnam’s consumer electronics retail sector, as Dien May Xanh continues to consolidate its overwhelming market dominance. In late 2025, Vietnam’s electronics retail market was taken by surprise when Thailand’s Central Retail announced the divestment of its entire investment in NKT New Technology De