This is a brief rundown of what is being reported today in Vietnam’s state-approved media and some others.
It compiles coverage from official outlets like Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and VN Express, highlighting the narratives currently shaping the country’s economic, financial, and business news landscape.
PM calls for tapping Price Stabilisation Fund
Bao Chinh Phu is reporting that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered authorities to immediately use the petrol price stabilisation fund to limit fuel price volatility amid Middle East tensions.
The prime minister also requested consideration of reducing environmental protection taxes on fuel to zero while promoting biofuel use and energy conservation.
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GE US$200m factory investment
In a press release, GE Vernova has announced plans to invest about US$200 million to build a power transformer manufacturing facility in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
The plant will produce large transformers for High Voltage Direct Current projects, supporting electricity transmission and grid infrastructure as power demand rises across Asia.
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Taiwan Cooler Master factory expansion plans
Tech Node is reporting that Taiwan’s Cooler Master plans to increase its investment in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province to US$3 billion, expanding its production of cooling systems for artificial intelligence servers and data centres.
The company’s initial project, approved in 2023 and expanded to US$200 million in 2024, began operations in July 2025 with about 1,300 workers.
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VinFast car sales February
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that VinFast delivered 9,903 electric vehicles in Vietnam in February 2026.
The VF 3 was the best-selling model with 2,274 units, followed by the Limo Green with 1,808 vehicles and the VF 5 with 1,601 units.
Ed.’s notes: See also>> Why Vietnam’s Car Market No Longer Makes Sense
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Fuel prices increase
Vietnam Plus is reporting that retail fuel prices were increased from 23:45 on March 10, with RON95-III gasoline up by VND2,073 to VND29,120 per litre (US$1.10).
E5RON92 gasoline rose by VND1,344 to VND26,570 per litre (US$1.01), while diesel increased to VND30,717 per litre (US$1.17).
The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance said the price adjustment included allocations to the petrol price stabilisation fund.
Officials said without using the stabilisation fund, RON95 gasoline would have reached VND33,120 per litre (US$1.26).
Ed.’s notes: See also>> Vietnam Fuel Prices and Trade Disruption Tracker: Iran Conflict 2026
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Novaland affiliate debt sale
Vietnamnet is reporting that VietinBank’s Ho Chi Minh City Branch 1 is selling debt owed by Nova Evergreen JSC, a company linked to Nova Group, to recover outstanding loans.
As of February 28, 2026, the company owed about VND39.48 billion (US$1.50 million) in principal, VND7.53 billion (US$0.29 million) in interest and VND3.4 billion (US$0.13 million) in overdue penalties.
Ed.’s notes: Not a huge debt, relatively speaking – goes to Novaland’s broader financial position.
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Oil and gas fall / VN-index recovers
Tuoi Tre is reporting that oil and gas shares fell sharply on Tuesday, after global crude prices retreated, with several stocks, including BSR, PVS and PLX, hitting the daily floor limit.
Conversely, Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 23.94 points, or 1.45 percent, to 1,676.73 on March 10, rebounding after the previous session’s record 115-point decline.
Bank stocks led the recovery, with gains in Vietcombank, VietinBank, Military Bank and Asia Commercial Bank contributing strongly to the index.
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Mental health concerns mortgage rate rises
VnExpress is reporting that a Hanoi man has developed anxiety and depression after his mortgage interest rate rose to about 12 percent, increasing pressure to repay a VND1.6 trillion loan (US$60,720).
Medical specialists described the condition as financial anxiety, a chronic stress response linked to debt pressure and economic uncertainty.
Experts said symptoms include insomnia, panic attacks and prolonged stress, and advised borrowers to restructure debts and seek psychological support when needed.
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Hue gas station citation for fuel purchase limit
VTC News is reporting that authorities in Hue cited a petrol station for limiting sales to VND300,000 per customer (US$11.39), suggesting the behaviour amounted to hoarding.
Ed.’s notes: There is a discussion to be had about what is hoarding versus rationing – VND 300,000 is easily enough to fill a motorbike.
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Electric motorbike sales spike
VnExpress is reporting that electric motorbike sales in Vietnam have surged three to four times normal levels at some dealerships in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City over the past three days.
Dealers for VinFast, Dat Bike and Yadea reported unusually strong demand, with some showrooms selling around 30 vehicles per day and many display units already reserved.
Retailers said the surge was driven by rising petrol prices, the March 8 holiday period and growing expectations of future restrictions on petrol-powered motorbikes.
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Base salary increase
Dan Tri is reporting that Vietnam plans to raise the base salary for public sector workers by about 8 percent from July 1, according to Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
The proposed increase would lift the base salary from VND2.34 million to about VND2.53 million (US$96) per month.
Ed.’s notes: Adds to narrative around the role of public sector wages in addressing corruption.
Note that social and health insurance contributions are capped at 20 times the base salary for public and private firms.
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Driver’s licence corruption
PLO is reporting that a Ho Chi Minh City court is set to try 30 defendants linked to 3,854 driver’s licences being awarded to unqualified recipients at five driver training and testing centres, including former officials of the Transport Practical Skills Centre.
Charges include abuse of power, document forgery, bribery and illegal invoice trading.
Authorities said the scheme generated illicit gains of nearly VND13 trillion (US$493,359) and caused about VND14.6 trillion (US$554,079) in financial losses.
Ed.’s notes: For contrast with above.
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Exchange rates Tuesday
On March 10, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,150, and the sell rate was VND 27,200, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,175 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
Stock market Tuesday
The VN-Index closed at 1,676.73, up 23.94 points or 1.45 percent, with a total trading value of VND 41,723.49 billion or US$1583.43 million, and foreign traders net-buying US$42.88 million worth of equities, Tuesday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Coffee exports
Vietnam exported coffee to the tune of US$672 million in February, down from US$1,081 million in January, a change of -37.89 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
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Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup
the-shiv is reporting that In today’s Vietnam news: Fuel inventories, Biofuels adoption acceleration, Stock market plunge, Fuel demand surge, Foreign worker management Hanoi industrial zones, Real estate price cuts HCMC, MFN tariffs fuel imports confirmed cut, Aviation support measures on higher jet fuel costs, EC bike startup funding injection, HCMC underground parking plans revived, Stock market Monday, Exchange rates Monday, Tourists from Asia February, TV production data, Updated: Logistics in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Manufacturing in Vietnam 2026, Updated: Capital Gains Tax in Vietnam 2026, and more. Read the full article →