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U.S. investors turn cautious amid conflict-driven volatility
Economy 00:03:4.9173330000000135.00Rising tensions surrounding Iran and fears of oil supply disruptions triggered sharp swings on Wall Street. Investors are growing increasingly cautious as they reassess market risks and the global economic outlook.
Việt Nam - Israel trade amidst Middle East conflict
Economy 00:04:53.78133300000002.00The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to affect global trade flows, including Việt Nam’s trade with Israel. Under the VIFTA free trade agreement, 92% of tariffs on Vietnamese goods were removed, helping push bilateral trade to 3.65 billion USD in 2025. However, disruptions to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are now placing additional pressure on supply chains and trade between the two countries.
Viettel accelerates 6G roadmap
Economy 00:02:23.786666999999994.00At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026 in Spain, the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) announced plans to accelerate the research, development and commercialisation of 6G technologies developed and mastered by Viettel. The group has also joined a global strategic alliance initiated by Qualcomm Technologies, aimed at deploying 6G worldwide from 2029.
Việt Nam introduces digital ID codes for properties
Economy 00:02:10.517333000000008.00Starting in March, real estate properties in Việt Nam will be assigned a unique electronic identification code under Government Decree 357, giving each house or property a “digital ID” containing detailed information.
New digital rules improve food traceability
Economy 00:02:16.42666700000001.00Also in the vein of digitalisation, concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of QR codes in tracing product origins, as not every code leads to reliable information. This is why the Ministry of Industry and Trade has introduced new regulations aimed at strengthening transparency through a fully digital traceability system.
Higher deposit insurance limit boosts confidence
Economy 00:01:42.421333000000004.00The State Bank of Việt Nam has proposed raising the maximum deposit insurance payout to 14,000 US dollars, up from the current 4,800 US dollars, to strengthen depositor protection and boost public confidence in the banking system. If approved, the new cap would fully protect about 93.6% of depositors in cases where a credit institution goes bankrupt or cannot meet its payment obligations.
China lowers 2026 growth target
Economy 00:02:3.3066670000000045.00China has set its 2026 economic growth target at 4.5–5%, focusing on stability and high-quality development, as the country navigates global uncertainties and shifting supply chains while reaffirming its commitment to further economic opening.
US and European stock markets rebounded amid stabilising oil prices
Economy 00:01:57.034667.00The US and European stock markets rebounded on 4 March after oil prices stopped spiking and reports offered encouraging updates on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and recouped most of its losses since the conflicts in the Middle East began.
Wall Street assesses volatility concerns
Economy 00:02:43.391999999999996.00As we go deeper into the first week with no signs of de-escalation as of yet, that anxious sentiment also shows in market responses. Financial markets turned sharply volatile in the latest session.
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