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Prompt construction of strategic oil and petroleum storage depot requested
The request aims to enhance national energy autonomy amid the military conflict in the Middle East.
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Vietnamese coffee to enter Net Zero era
The Global Coffee Alliance 2026 Declaration sets a long-term goal of building a "Net Zero" global coffee ecosystem, with carbon neutrality standards serving as the core guiding principle.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Russian President Putin in Moscow
During their meeting in Moscow on March 25, the two leaders committed to promoting economic, trade and investment cooperation…
Preferential interest rates offered to help businesses leverage FTAs
Notably, the MoIT proposes an interest rate support mechanism applicable in each period for businesses, cooperatives, and household businesses participating in the ecosystem to utilise FTAs.
PM seeks deeper cooperation with Russian firms in tech and railways
PM Pham Minh Chinh meeting leaders of AFK Sistema and Russian Railways (RZD) in Moscow as part of his official visit.
Vietnam approves program to protect children in cyberspace for 2026–2030
The country targets 100% of general education institutions to implement cybersecurity solutions, while all internet service providers will be required to integrate tools to block harmful content.
Senegal emerges as a promising hub for Vietnamese rice exports in West Africa
By 2026, Senegal's rice imports are projected to hit 1.5 million tons, accounting for 70% of total market demand. Key suppliers include Vietnam, India, Thailand, China, Pakistan, and Uruguay.
Finance ministry proposes halving environmental tax on fuel
The measure expected to help curb inflation by lowering retail fuel prices.
World Bank partners with Vietnam to develop high-tech ecosystem
The bank proposes investing in large-scale high-tech centers in key destinations such as Hoa Lac (Hanoi), Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho (in the Mekong Delta), with a requirement for synchronized implementation from infrastructure, laboratories, equipment to operational mechanisms.