Việt Nam''s consumer price index rose 0.29 per cent in May from April, driven by higher electricity, water, fuel, housing and construction material costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
The move is seen as an unprecedented attempt by Hà Nội authorities to discourage short-term speculation, reduce housing price and prioritise genuine housing demand amid skyrocketing housing prices in the capital city.
First-quarter financial statements released by major listed energy firms showed a deeply divided performance picture as geopolitical tensions and volatile crude prices d contrasting outcomes across the sector.
The proposal to allow businesses to borrow gold from the public has triggered concerns over how to effectively to unlock the vast idle assets for production while preventing risks and safeguarding system security.
Accordingly, the price of E5RON92 biofuel is capped at VNĐ21,834 (US$0.83) per litre, down VNĐ100, and remaining VNĐ1,046 lower than RON95-III. The price of RON95-III is set at no more than VNĐ22,880 per litre, down VNĐ162.
Falling prices dragged down Việt Nam’s rice export value in early 2026 despite steady volumes, as the sector shifts towards higher quality and greener production.
The investigation covers a wide range of rice products under AHTN Chapter 1006, including paddy, husked (brown) rice, semi-milled or wholly milled rice and broken rice.
Việt Nam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.
In Việt Nam, organic production has attracted significant attention to deliver safer, higher-quality food and increase the value of farm produce. However, the scale of organic production in Việt Nam remains modest.