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The Hà Nội Department of Industry and Trade on March 12 celebrated the launch of Việt Nam Consumer Rights Day 2026, themed ‘Information Safety – Building Trust – Sustainable Consumption’. The event is aimed at raising public awareness of consumer protection while promoting a transparent business environment and encouraging sustainable consumption.

The IPO, equivalent to more than 16 per cent of outstanding shares, is expected later this year, pending approval from the State Securities Commission.

Statistics show that airspace across the Middle East has yet to return to normal operations, with multiple FIRs still imposing restrictions or partial closures.

The price of RON95-III petrol – the most widely used grade – fell by VNĐ3,880 to VNĐ25,240 (US$0.95) per litre.

As of March 9, the retail price of RON95 gasoline in Việt Nam stood at VNĐ27,047 (US$1.04) per litre, compared with about VNĐ31,000 per litre in Cambodia and VNĐ39,000 per litre in Laos.

As Việt Nam’s livestock sector faces the need to renew its growth model, enhance added value and fulfil its sustainable development commitments, Deputy Director of the Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health Phạm Kim Đăng spoke to Việt Nam News reporter Trần Như about the sector’s key orientations and solutions for 2026.

The second Global Exhibition on Nonwoven & Hygiene Technology that opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City on March 11 provides a networking platform for businesses in the sector.

Forbes’ statistics showed that total wealth of the Vietnamese billionaires reached about $39.8 billion, up $25.1 billion from a year earlier.

According to a resolution approved by the bank’s Board of Directors, the private placement will account for about 4.35 per cent of SHB’s total outstanding shares before the issuance.