U.S. President Trump announces immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran over nuclear program disputes, escalating geopolitical tensions with potential global economic repercussions.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhVietnam's major banks including Vietcombank and Agribank cut savings rates by 0.5% following State Bank guidance, but loan rate reductions remain limited despite policy alignment.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhFailed US-Iran negotiations raise oil price concerns impacting Vietnam's economy.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánVietnam's National Assembly passed a resolution to cut all taxes on gasoline, oil, and aviation fuel to zero from April 16 through June 30, a fiscal measure to mitigate global energy price volatility and support socio-economic development.
VnExpress International - BusinessVietnam's National Assembly passed a resolution to reduce environmental protection tax, VAT, and special consumption tax on gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to 0% from April 16 to June 30, aiming to control inflation and stabilize the macro-economy.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhAgribank proactively cut its deposit rate by 0.5% p.a. for terms of 24 months and above, effective April 13, 2026, and will correspondingly reduce its lending rates, following guidance from the State Bank of Vietnam.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhUS military blocks Iranian ports affecting maritime traffic through Strait of Hormuz, potentially impacting global energy prices and trade routes involving Vietnam.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhVietnam's first high-speed rail project connecting Hanoi to Quang Ninh was inaugurated with a total investment of ~$5.6 billion, aiming to reduce travel time from 2 hours to 23 minutes by 2028.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhNew State Bank Governor Pham Duc An faces balancing economic growth with financial stability amid rising interest rates and high credit expansion.
VnExpress - Kinh doanhHo Chi Minh City proposes waiving port infrastructure fees for three years to reduce business costs amid rising fuel prices and market challenges, aiming to boost competitiveness against nearby provinces.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhMultiple commercial banks, including Agribank, Nam A Bank, and TPBank, have announced reductions in both deposit and lending rates, following a meeting with the State Bank of Vietnam, with a forecast for deposit rates to stabilize around 7% per annum.
CafeF - Tài chính ngân hàngVietnamese retail investors bought net VND 3.5 trillion in the week ending April 12, contributing to VN-Index rebounding +3.92% amid improved liquidity signals.
VnEconomy - Chứng khoánCoastal Quảng Ngãi project by HAUS officially launched with government support, aiming to develop a sustainable coastal urban community integrating residential, commercial, and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhSlovakia's Prime Minister begins state visit to Vietnam focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in energy, technology, education, and trade.
Thanh Niên - Tài chínhVietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade outlines plans to set competitive pricing for E10 biofuel nationwide, aiming to encourage consumer adoption through a price differential of 1,000-2,000 VND/liter compared to RON95 gasoline.
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Last updated: 2026-10-30T23:38:04Z.