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.
Chinese solar factory expansion cancelled
Technode is reporting that China’s JinkoSolar has terminated a planned US$1.5 billion photovoltaic panel manufacturing project in Quang Ninh province.
The project was intended to export solar products to the United States but became unviable after the United States imposed anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese photovoltaic panels, the publication says.
Ed.’s notes: Might be indicative of the future direction of FDI – China is one of Vietnam’s biggest foreign investors.
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CPJ on VN journalist’s arrest
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Vietnam to immediately release journalist Le Anh Hung, who was arrested on March 9, accused of spreading propaganda against the state.
CPJ said detaining the journalist again after his previous imprisonment represents a serious violation of press freedom.
The group added that Vietnam currently holds 17 journalists in prison, according to its data.
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SBV calls for more sustainable growth policies
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Nguyen Le Nam, Deputy Director of the Monetary Policy Department at the State Bank of Vietnam, has said that strong credit growth, which exceeded 19 percent in 2025, is supporting economic expansion but is also creating pressure on liquidity and interest rates.
He goes on to say Vietnam must rely more on fiscal policy, public investment and deeper capital markets to reduce pressure on the banking system and make growth more sustainable.
Ed.’s notes: More evidence of pushback from the bank re: risky monetary policy.
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HoSE IPOs tabled
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Vietnam’s stock market could see a wave of new listings in 2026 as companies pursue initial public offerings and transfer listings to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) ahead of a potential market upgrade.
Mobile World Investment’s subsidiary Dien May Xanh plans to sell up to 179.5 million shares, while LPBank Securities also plans an initial public offering of nearly 142 million shares.
Other expected listings include Kafi Securities, Highlands Coffee and subsidiaries of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, while several firms such as F88, VGR, BVL, HAC, ABS and BMS are preparing to move from UPCoM or HNX to HoSE.
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Heineken partner profit
VnExpress is reporting that Saigon Trading Group (SATRA) reported 2025 revenue of VND 62,050 billion (US$2.35 billion), up 5.4 percent year on year and slightly above its annual target.
Profit exceeded VND 11,700 billion (US$444.2 million), up 8.7 percent from the previous year and reaching 105 percent of the company’s plan.
Ed.’s notes: SATRA is part of a joint venture with Heineken from which it makes most of its money. Might be indicative of Heikeken’s overall performance in Vietnam in 2025.
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Fuel price stabilisation fund used / remaining
Dan Tri is reporting that Vietnam’s fuel Price Stabilisation Fund held about VND 5,617 billion (US$213.2 million) across 27 fuel distributors as of September 2025.
Recent disbursements in March show hundreds of billions of dong being spent by major firms to subsidise fuel prices.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group’s balance fell from VND 3,088 billion (US$117.2 million) to VND 2,799 billion (US$106.2 million).
Vietnam Oil Corporation Joint Stock Company reported a negative balance that deepened from VND 138.42 billion (US$5.25 million) to VND 342.17 billion (US$13.0 million).
Ed.’s notes: See also>> Explainer: What is Vietnam’s Price Stabilisation Fund?
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If the PSF runs out
Nguoi Lao Dong is reporting that officials have said the government may advance contingency budget funds if the Fuel Stabilisation Fund (PSF) runs out while global fuel prices are still elevated.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is also considering additional measures, including reductions to environmental protection taxes on fuel.
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Carlsberg Vietnam 2025 US$30+ million loss
Nha Dau Tu is reporting that Danish brewer Carlsberg reported a 2025 loss of VND 810 billion (US$30.7 million) in Vietnam despite generating VND 15,700 billion (US$595.8 million) in revenue.
Vietnam was Carlsberg’s sixth largest market globally but its worst performing by profit, with sales declining at a low double-digit rate.
The company attributed the decline to intense competition, distribution restructuring and flooding in central Vietnam that disrupted sales.
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Starbucks at top of Fansipan
Inside Retail is reporting that Starbucks has opened its highest coffeehouse in Asia at the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourism complex near Sa Pa in northern Vietnam.
The store is located 3,063 metres above sea level on Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam.
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Biofuel production max 40% needs
Vietnam Plus is reporting that domestic production capacity of biofuels is limited, with six ethanol plants able to meet only about 40 percent of demand even if all operate at full capacity.
Industry groups estimate Vietnam will need to import roughly 700,000 to one million cubic metres of ethanol annually, mainly from the United States and Brazil, when mandatory biofuel blending comes into effect in June.
Ed.’s notes: Eats into the energy security argument for biofuels.
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Election day
VnExpress is reporting that about 72 million voters had cast ballots by 4 pm on March 15 in Vietnam’s elections for the 16th National Assembly and local People’s Councils.
National turnout reached 93.19 percent, though Ho Chi Minh City recorded a lower participation rate of about 80.07 percent, the lowest among major localities.
Ed.’s notes: Not super meaningful / impactful. Noted for the record. Low voter turnout in HCMC telling.
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Stock market Friday
the-shiv is reporting that the VN-Index closed at 1,696.24, down 13.37 points or 0.78 percent, with a total trading value of VND 27,428.07 billion or US$1040.91 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$15.86 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Friday
the-shiv is reporting that on March 13, in Vietnam, the black market US dollar buy rate was VND 27,150, and the sell rate was VND 27,190, a change of 0 and 0, respectively, for a mid-market rate of VND 27,170 (down 0.00 percent), according to prices quoted by Ty Gia USD. Read the full article →
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Exports to Germany
Vietnam exported US$733 million worth of goods to Germany in February, down 27.54 percent from US$1,011 million in January, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Petrol exports
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam exported petroleum products to the tune of US$32 million in February, up from US$24 million in January, a change of 32.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
LPG production
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam produced 75.15 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in February, up 21.82 percent from 61.69 thousand tons in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Read the full article →
Fertiliser imports
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam imported fertilisers to the tune of US$81 million in February, up from US$75 million in January, a change of 7.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Crude oil exports
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam exported crude oil to the tune of US$161 million in February, up from US$41 million in January, a change of 288.42 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Natural gas production
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam produced 497.45 million m 3 of natural gas in February, up 24.58% percent from 399.32 million m 3 in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Read the full article →
Imports from China
the-shiv is reporting that in February, Vietnam imported US$12,720.06 million worth of goods from China, down from US$19,046.89 million in December, a change of -33.22 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Footwear exports
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,414 million in February, down from US$2,048 million in January, a change of -30.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Crude oil production
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam produced 741.63 thousand tons of crude oil in February, 11.43 percent from 665.56 thousand tons in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Read the full article →
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