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PM orders no fuel shortage, strengthens energy security measures amid global volatility
Energy supplies must be ensured for production, business, and consumption.
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PM highlights cybersecurity safeguarding as urgent, regular, critical requirement
At the first meeting in 2026 of the of the National Steering Committee for Cybersecurity, held on March 21, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored that safeguarding cybersecurity and data security is an urgent, regular and critical task, inseparable from Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
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Domestic gold prices drop to lowest level since Feb
Selling price for SJC-branded gold bars declining to VND171 million ($6,501) per tael on March 21.
Vietnam, Japan sign ¥90 billion in ODA loans
Under an exchange of notes signed on March 20 in Hanoi, Japan agreed to provide about ¥90 billion ($609 million) in ODA for the fiscal year 2025 to support Vietnam’s green transition and climate resilience.
E10 biofuel to be rolled out nationwide from April
This is part of the Prime Minister's Directive No. 09/CT-TTg of March 19, 2026 on strengthening energy conservation, promoting energy transition, and developing electric transport.
FPT starts construction of $24.7mln education complex in Hai Phong
The 10-ha project designed to serve more than 5,800 students across multiple level.
Blockchain and digital asset talent in high demand
Training talent will be critical along Vietnam’s journey to becoming a major player in blockchain and digital assets.
Hanoi starts construction of Ring Road 2.5
Total investment capital estimated at VND8.4 trillion (around $330 million).
PM agrees to advance state budget for fuel price stabilisation amid market pressures
The fund will reimburse the state budget once market conditions stabilize.