In the first quarter, agribusiness exports, including rice, faced sharp price pressure, with aggregate value dropping faster than volume. This mirrors global supply-demand shifts and Việt Nam's heavy reliance on traditional markets. Amid fierce competition, shifting import policies, and rising input costs, maintaining market share while boosting grain value is now mission-critical.
Amid tensions in the Middle East, Japan is stepping up its push for energy security, with hydrogen at the centre of its strategy. In Hokkaido, Hokkaido Electric Power Company is expanding production as part of plans to build a “hydrogen society” and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
In the first quarter, agribusiness exports, including rice, faced sharp price pressure, with aggregate value dropping faster than volume. This mirrors global supply-demand shifts and Việt Nam's heavy reliance on traditional markets. Amid fierce competition, shifting import policies, and rising input costs, maintaining market share while boosting grain value is now mission-critical.
On 30 March, the Hồ Chí Minh City People’s Council (11th term, 2026–2031) held its first session. The session is of particular importance, marking the beginning of a new term and a new phase of development for Hồ Chí Minh City, with higher demands and greater expectations.
Staying with legal developments, the amended Investment Law, effective 1 March, highlights Việt Nam's push to prioritise high-tech industries, the digital economy, and green growth. Reflecting a shift in its economic model, the law aims to attract higher-quality foreign capital and long-term investors. Việt Nam is attracting billion-dollar projects in sectors such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors, while the green economy is also emerging as a promising investment frontier.
To win the hearts of international consumers, adaptability is key to success. As global consumers place increasing emphasis on product origin, sustainability, and quality, Vietnamese coffee faces a new imperative: not only to produce in large quantities but also to do so responsibly. In Đắk Lắk, Việt Nam's coffee capital, this transformation is already taking root, beginning with certified growing regions.
Gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel are exempt from value-added tax (VAT) declaration and payment, but remain eligible for input VAT deduction. This decision has received strong support from the public and businesses, as it helps to stabilize the domestic fuel market.