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Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung, President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil Eric M. Hambly, and delegates at their meeting on June 8 in Ha Noi. (Photo: moit.gov.vn)
Policy

Murphy Oil urged to expand investment in Viet Nam

Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung on June 8 had a meeting with Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil - a US-based global energy corporation with more than 100 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and production across North America, Southeast Asia, Africa and other key regions worldwide, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

The launch of the Viet Nam National Brand Week 2026 on April 16 (Photo: VNA)
Market

Viet Nam National Brand Week 2026 opens

The Ministry of Industry and Trade launched in Ha Noi on April 16 the Viet Nam National Brand Week 2026 and the national brand forum under the theme “Viet Nam National Brand in the New Era”, highlighting efforts to elevate the country’s competitiveness and global standing.

PVOIL’s nationwide network of more than 900 stations continues to operate steadily, contributing to market stability.
Policy

Flexible use of stabilisation fund to curb fuel prices

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.

The headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Ha Noi (Photo: VNA)
Business

PM updates lead roles to drive UKVFTA forward

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is named the lead agency, with overall responsibility for the agreement’s general goals and definitions, trade remedies, non-tariff barriers to trade and investment in renewable energy, competition policies, State-owned enterprises, enterprises with special or exclusive rights and those with designated monopolies, as well as institutional, general and final terms.

Market surveillance officers in Hai Phong impose penalties on a fashion shop for selling counterfeit branded clothing on social media platforms.
Policy

Sustainable development of e-commerce market

According to data from the Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, e-commerce is playing a pivotal role in promoting the development of Viet Nam’s retail market. It not only contributes to revenue growth but also expands market access and promotes digital consumption.

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