Policy

A series of new economic policies will come into force, focusing on innovation, technology transfer and enhancing transparency in the economy, from April 1, 2026.

Fully embracing the Party’s guidelines on sustainable development, in recent years, under the decisive direction of the Government, the State Bank of Viet Nam has proactively and innovatively implemented a comprehensive range of measures to promote green credit.

The Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) under the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform has submitted seven groups of solutions to the Prime Minister for consideration to help enterprises cope with the impacts of the Middle East conflict.

Viet Nam and China have signed a technical cooperation agreement on planning two standard-gauge railways Ha Noi – Dong Dang and Hai Phong – Ha Long – Mong Cai, marking progress in bilateral railway connectivity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held working sessions in Moscow on March 25 with leaders of AFK Sistema, Russia’s largest private conglomerate, and Russian Railways (RZD), as part of his official visit to Russia.

The Institute of Viet Nam and World Economy (under the Viet Nam Academy of Social Sciences) hosted the 2026 Viet Nam Economic Forum themed “A development model based on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation,” in Ha Noi on March 25.

Amid heightened volatility in global energy prices driven by geopolitical conflicts, the Ministry of Finance has proposed a substantial reduction in the environmental protection tax on petrol and oil under an expedited procedure. The move is seen as a timely fiscal measure to help ease domestic retail prices, stabilise the market, and ensure energy security in 2026.

Amid billions of EUR in investment commitments taking centre stage at the EU–Viet Nam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum held in Ha Noi on March 24, the European Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam (EuroCham) officially launched the 17th edition of its Whitebook.

The Viet Nam–United Kingdom (UK) International Financial Centre Summit 2026 in Ha Noi has further reinforced commitments to strategic cooperation as well as promoting institutional development, market growth, and the modernisation of financial infrastructure, with the aim of establishing a globally competitive financial centre.

The Government has set its top short-term priority as preventing shocks in fuel prices and supply chain disruptions from turning into broader shocks to energy supply and prices, which could place significant pressure on inflation.

The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular 21, which updates guidance on several provisions of the Law on Tax Administration. The circular marks both a breakthrough in administrative reform and a meaningful step forward in modernising tax management.

In the course of human development, the “silver economy” is no longer an unfamiliar concept but an inevitable trend. For Viet Nam, proactively building an economic ecosystem that can adapt to the pace of population ageing is not only a social welfare solution, but also a gateway to a new growth model that is sustainable and humane.

The third edition of the 'Suc song hang Viet' (Vitality of Vietnamese Goods) programme officially opened in Ha Noi on March 20, aiming to support businesses in promoting and distributing their products while expanding sales channels in the digital environment.

In the 2025-2030 term, removing bottlenecks and creating breakthroughs in infrastructure development is a goal being strongly promoted by many Party committees and Party organisations, in order to address the “bottlenecks” identified in the Documents of the 14th National Party Congress.

In the first two months of 2026, Viet Nam’s economy continued to record strong recovery signals from the business sector. According to data from the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), the country had 35,471 newly established enterprises, up 70.69% compared with the same period in 2025.

Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 chaired a working session with the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), and relevant ministries and sectors to discuss international trade relations and trade connectivity with key partners amid the current global geopolitical and geo-economic context.

Amid growing disruptions to global supply chains caused by geopolitical tensions and maritime security concerns, a thorough understanding of international transport, trade and insurance terms, along with well-prepared contingency plans, can help businesses minimise losses and maintain stable operations.

As global supply chains are rapidly evolving, the concept of “smart factory” is becoming a key solution for improving productivity, reducing costs and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses. However, the transition towards smart manufacturing in Viet Nam still requires coordinated participation from multiple stakeholders.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai on March 16 held talks with Frédéric Cheneau, Vice President for International Business Development at Assystem, to discuss cooperation in nuclear power.

Amid sharp fluctuations in the global energy market, particularly due to conflict in the Middle East, the Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund has become a key instrument to ease domestic petrol and diesel prices. Its recent high-level drawdowns have helped cool the market and limit impacts on households, production, and business activities.