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.
Vinfast 2025 unaudited financials
VinFast has said in a press release that it counted global electric vehicle deliveries of 196,919 units in 2025, up 102 percent year on year and exceeding its target to double 2024 deliveries.
Fourth quarter revenue reached VND39,411.7 billion (US$1.50 billion), while full year revenue totalled VND90,427.6 billion (US$3.43 billion), both more than doubling from 2024.
The company said gross margin improved to negative 42.5 percent in 2025 from negative 57.4 percent the previous year as production scale increased.
Ed.’s notes: SEC filing tells a slightly less positive story – still banking quarterly losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Possible flight cuts on fuel supply challenges
Reuters is reporting that Vietnam’s aviation regulator has warned airlines to prepare for possible flight reductions from April as China and Thailand halt jet fuel exports due to the Iran war.
Vietnam imports over two-thirds of its jet fuel, including about 60 percent from China and Thailand.
Major importers Petrolimex and Skypec said they can guarantee supply only through March and suggested restricting flights to essential domestic routes.
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Vietnam retail rents global rankings
The Investor is reporting that Dong Khoi street in Ho Chi Minh City was ranked the 17th most expensive for retail rents globally at US$3,724 per square metre per year in 2025, according to Cushman Wakefield’s Main Streets Across the World report.
The report shows Vietnam’s retail rents declined overall in 2025, with demand concentrated in limited premium spaces as international brands prioritise high-quality formats over traditional street-front shops.
Ed.’s notes: Source report
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Starlink cost raises eyebrows
Vietnamnet is reporting that the anticipated launch of Starlink in Vietnam is drawing attention due to its higher pricing, with the service expected to cost US$85 monthly and US$350 for the equipment, bringing first-year costs to about VND34–35 million (US$1,370).
For contrast, Vietnam’s fiber broadband costs between VND180,000 and VND500,000 monthly (US$7 to US$19), making Starlink significantly more expensive than existing services, the article notes.
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Danang port project goes to VN-Netherlands consortium
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that a consortium of Vietnam’s Hateco and Netherlands-based APM Terminals B.V., part of Denmark’s A.P. Moller Maersk, has been chosen to develop the Lien Chieu container port in Danang.
The project has a total investment of over VND45,268 billion (US$1.72 billion) across 172 hectares, including eight berths capable of handling vessels up to 18,000 TEU.
Construction is scheduled through the first quarter of 2036, with initial berths and supporting infrastructure to be completed and operational between 2025 and 2028.
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Pacific Airlines’ outstanding tax debt HCMC
Dau Tu Kien Thuc is reporting that Ho Chi Minh City tax authorities have published a list of 2,131 companies owing more than VND11,177 billion (US$424.3 million) in unpaid taxes across multiple sectors.
Notable debtors included Pacific Airlines with over VND571 billion (US$21.7 million) and several real estate, textile and service companies with liabilities exceeding tens to hundreds of billions of dong.
Ed.’s notes: Noted for mention of Pacific Airlines, which is a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, which is mostly owned by the government of Vietnam.
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Construction ministry calls for transport tax breaks
Dan Tri is reporting that Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed tax and fee reductions, including lower fuel taxes and transport charges, to address rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict.
The article notes that domestic road transport costs have increased 20–30 percent.
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Nuclear energy strategy approved
Vietnam Plus is reporting that a strategy to develop and apply atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2035, with a vision to 2050, has been approved by the government.
The plan includes developing nuclear infrastructure, research facilities and human resources, with nuclear energy expected to supply 6 to 8 percent of national electricity output by 2050.
Ed.’s notes: Nothing new, but suggests nuclear power still front of mind in energy discussions.
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HCMC apartment size regulations distorting market
Tuoi Tre is reporting that Ho Chi Minh City apartment population calculations are negatively impacting the housing supply structure after two months of implementation.
The method assigns population based on apartment size and number of bedrooms, influencing project approvals, planning and construction permits.
Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association said the approach is encouraging more large apartments while reducing smaller units.
It notes that survey data shows 60 to 70 percent of buyers seek two-bedroom units priced VND5–7 billion (US$189,800 to US$265,600), while demand for larger units accounts for only 5 to 10 percent.
Ed.’s notes: Regulation-driven market distortion.
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Coal imports February
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$539 million in February, down from US$669 million in January, a change of -19.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Exchange rates Monday
the-shiv is reporting that on March 16, 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 →
Stock market Monday
the-shiv is reporting that the VN-Index closed at 1,693.21, down 3.03 points or 0.18 percent, with a total trading value of VND 23,059.88 billion or US$875.14 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$52.26 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange. Read the full article →
Import from Indonesia February
the-shiv is reporting that in February, Vietnam imported US$885.33 million worth of goods from Indonesia, down from US$967.74 million in December, a change of -8.52 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Textile & footwear materials exports February
the-shiv is reporting that Vietnam exported textile and footwear materials to the tune of US$160 million in February, down from US$253 million in January, a change of -36.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Read the full article →
Updated: Vietnam’s Law on Securities Overview
The Law on Securities defines the scope and application of regulations governing the issuance, trading, investment, and provision of securities services in Vietnam. Read the full article →
Updated: Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity
Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity was passed by the National Assembly of Vietnam on June 12, 2018, and took effect on January 1, 2019. Read the full article →
Updated: Vietnam Visa Guide 2026
Visas in Vietnam are codified in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. Read the full article →
Updated: English Teacher Certification in Vietnam
Decision Number 4159/QD-BGDDT, issued on December 6, 2023, by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) of Vietnam, outlines a training program and certification for foreigners teaching English at language centres and IT centres in Vietnam. Read the full article →
Updated: Vietnam’s Natural Resources Tax
Vietnam’s Natural Resources Tax is enforced through a regulatory system managed by the General Department of Taxation. Entities exploiting natural resources must register, declare their extraction volumes, and make monthly tax payments. Read the full article →
Yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup
In yesterday’s Vietnam news roundup: Chinese solar factory expansion cancelled, CPJ on VN journalist’s arrest, SBV calls for more sustainable growth policies, HoSE IPOs tabled, Heineken partner profit, Fuel price stabilisation fund used / remaining, If the PSF runs out, Carlsberg Vietnam 2025 US$30+ million loss, Starbucks at top of Fansipan, US$1.46 trillion needed for double digit growth 26-30: Deloitte, Biofuel production max 40% needs, Election day, Stock market Friday, Exchange rates Friday, Updated: Vietnam Fuel Prices and Trade Disruption Tracker: Iran Conflict 2026, Exports to Germany, Petrol exports, and more. Read the full article →