Key forces shaping car prices in 2026

Friday, Jan 23, 2026

Taken together, tax policies, international trade dynamics and competitive pressures suggest that 2026 is likely to be a turning point for declining car prices in Việt Nam.

Petrol prices fall, diesel rise in January 22 adjustment

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

E5 RON92 biofuel is capped at VNĐ18,283 (US$0.7) per litre, a decrease of VNĐ93, while RON95-III petrol will be sold at no more than VNĐ18,631 per litre, down VNĐ81.

Fertiliser makers seen benefiting from stable urea prices, lower oil costs in 2026

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

Analysts expect prices to stabilise throughout 2026, keeping the average selling price in line with 2025 levels.

Gold, silver prices increase as investment demand surges

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026

SJC gold bars have gained VNĐ10 million per tael in just two weeks while silver prices jumped 29 per cent, driving strong investor interest in the domestic market.

Petrol prices rise, diesel continues to fall in Thursday adjustment

Thursday, Dec 04, 2025

Việt Nam’s petrol and oil prices moved in opposite directions on Thursday afternoon following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance.

Pressure on the used car market at year-end

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025

Many car dealers said that they were just trying to see the year through and avoid losses, hoping for better business next year.

Extreme weather drives vegetable prices higher in Hà Nội as supplies tighten

Friday, Nov 21, 2025

The recent price surge in Hanoi’s vegetable market is a direct result of extreme weather, major natural disasters and disruptions across the agricultural supply chain. In this context, closer coordination between authorities, distributors, cooperatives and producers is essential to stabilise...

Green startups struggle despite growing push for sustainability

Monday, Nov 03, 2025

In recent years, environmentally conscious startups have introduced a wide range of eco-friendly products, from packaging and organic food to sustainable fashion. Despite their innovation and clear environmental benefits, many struggle to compete with traditional businesses, particularly in sourcing raw...

Retail petrol prices fall in September 25 adjustment session

Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

The maximum retail price of E5RON92 bio-fuel now is VNĐ19,618 (US$0.74) per litre, down VNĐ368 from the current base price

Ministry proposes two-part electricity tariff to be piloted from 2026

Friday, Sep 12, 2025

A two-part electricity tariff is a billing system where the total charge to a consumer is split into two distinct components, including a fixed fee for registered capacity and a variable charge based on the actual amount of energy consumed. 

Competitiveness, transparency critical for sustainable electricity development

Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

Electricity pricing mechanism must properly reflect changes in input costs and be able to cover reasonable expenses as well as a fair margins to attract investment.

Power play over EVN losses

Sunday, Sep 07, 2025

The draft has been sent to the Ministry of Justice for review and is expected to be submitted for approval this month.

Petrol prices up in latest adjustment on Thursday

Thursday, Sep 04, 2025

E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at VNĐ19,851 (US$0.75 USD) per litre, up VNĐ80 from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III petrol costs VNĐ20,439 per litre, up VNĐ76.

Petrol prices continue upward trend in latest adjustment

Thursday, Aug 07, 2025

This marks the 33rd fuel price adjustment since the beginning of this year.

Petrol prices fall sharply on Thursday

Thursday, Jul 03, 2025

The authorities decided not to use the petrol and oil price stabilisation fund for any of the fuel categories.