<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493156_5438666065055322_THU_6066-1024x742.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A worker collecting rubber latex at a plantation of the Vietnam Rubber Group. Shares of the company hit the maximum daily gain of 7 per cent on Friday, helping lift the market's sentiment. — Photo&nbsp;vrg.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The domestic stock market rebounded on Friday as broad buying pushed benchmark indices higher, with the VN‑Index briefly clearing the 1,670 level amid&nbsp;widespread gains across sectors and improved liquidity.By the end of the session, the VN‑Index on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HoSE) rose 28.17 points, or 1.71 per cent, to 1,672.8.&nbsp;Similarly, the HNX‑Index, representing the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX), climbed 4.15 points, or 1.67 per cent, to 252.36 points.&nbsp;Market breadth was strongly positive, with 596 advancing stocks against 259 decliners.&nbsp;In the VN30 basket, 27 stocks gained while only two declined. The 30 biggest stocks tracker VN30-Index&nbsp;closed the week at 1,821.53 points, up 30.28 points, or 1.69 per cent.&nbsp;Trading activity improved compared with recent sessions.&nbsp;On HoSE, more than 940 million shares were traded today, worth VNĐ23.4 trillion (US$890.4 million), while HNX recorded nearly 105.4 million shares traded, amounting to more than VNĐ1.9 trillion.Major blue chips provided a meaningful lift to the benchmark. Vingroup (VIC), Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG), Vietinbank (CTG), and Vinhomes (VHM) together added about 9.5 points to the VN‑Index.&nbsp;Offsetting, but with limited impact, were negative contributions from Masan Consumer Corporation (MCH), Sacombank (STB), Power Generation Joint Stock Corporation 3 (PGV), and Vietnam Airlines (HVN). These stocks fell in a range of 0.45–1.2 per cent.&nbsp;The VN‑Index sustained its advance largely thanks to strong afternoon buying despite intermittent profit‑taking.&nbsp;HNX's gain was underpinned by notable moves in mid-caps and small-caps such as Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS), which soared 7.55 per cent, while&nbsp;Vinacomin - Minerals Holding Corporation (KSV) climbed 3.24 per cent, IDICO Corporation (IDC) increased 3.63 per cent, and MB Securities (MBS) rose 3.46 per cent.Materials led sector performance, rising 2.58 per cent, while energy and information technology sectors also advanced by about 2.27 per cent.Foreign investors continued to sell on HoSE for the 11th straight session, but net selling declined markedly to VNĐ154.7 billion. — BIZHUB/VNS

Foreign investors continued to sell on HoSE for the 11th straight session.

Indices rebound on improved liquidity

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493160_5438766826843013_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>All Vietnamese-flagged vessels will enjoy at least 10 per cent reduction in pilotage service fees. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Construction announced on Friday that maritime pilotage service providers nationwide have reached a consensus to cut down at least 10 per cent in service fees for vessels flying the Vietnamese flag, especially oil tankers.The move follows the ministry’s proposal to help lower logistics costs and support businesses in maintaining production and operations amid mounting pressures on Việt Nam’s shipping fleet, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.It is seen as a practical measure to ease difficulties for enterprises during the current period. The adjusted rates are based on the minimum levels set out in the tariff framework stipulated in Circular No. 39/2023/TT-BGTVT, dated December 25, 2023, issued by the then Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction), covering pilotage services, the use of berths, piers and mooring buoys, container handling, and towage services at Vietnamese seaports.The timely and coordinated actions taken by regulatory authorities and the business community will not only help ease cost pressures but also ensure smooth maritime transport, and stabilise the supply of goods and energy for the economy. This reflects the maritime sector’s sense of responsibility and solidarity in the face of complex global developments, the ministry emphasised.As an example, the Vietnam Maritime Safety Corporation has announced that the reduction will be implemented by its Northern Việt Nam and Southern Việt Nam maritime pilotage companies from April 1 to May 1.Amid increasingly complex developments in the Middle East, rising fuel and freight costs have placed significant strain on Việt Nam’s shipping operations, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. Many vessels have been forced to adjust routes and faced heightened security risks and higher operating costs, directly affecting supply chains and import–export activities. — VNA/VNS

The timely and coordinated actions taken by regulatory authorities and the business community will not only help ease cost pressures but also ensure smooth maritime transport, and stabilise the supply of goods and energy for the economy.

At least 10 per cent reduction in pilotage service fees offered for all Vietnamese-flagged vessels

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/27/493162_5438791221807689_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Jarrod Leak, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP), grants an interview to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Sydney. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>SYDNEY — Việt Nam possesses the fundamental conditions to become a very strong independent fuel and energy country, but it needs clear long-term targets and stable policy commitments to fully realise this potential, an Australian energy expert has said.Speaking to the Việt Nam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Sydney amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that is disrupting global oil and gas supplies, Jarrod Leak, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP), noted that Southeast Asia and the broader Asia–Pacific region remain highly exposed to geopolitical risks due to their heavy reliance on fuel imports from the Middle East.According to Leak, the risks are both real and increasing. However, reducing fuel demand is not an ideal solution, as it could negatively affect jobs and livelihoods. Instead, countries should focus on improving efficiency and accelerating fuel diversification while strengthening domestic energy resilience.Sharing Australia’s experience in maintaining energy and fuel security, Leak said the country is generally well positioned thanks to its exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal, though vulnerabilities remain in liquid fuel supply, particularly diesel.Australia is currently adopting a cautious and measured approach aimed at preventing public panic while exploring alternative solutions. Measures under consideration include encouraging carpooling and expanding public transport usage, although their impact on fuel demand may be limited. Fuel rationing is also being discussed as a potential contingency measure if supply disruptions persist.Regarding the long-term impact of recent global developments on energy transition strategies, Leak believed countries will increasingly embed electrification into their energy systems, supported by solar and wind power, battery storage, and bioenergy. Governments are recognising that supply disruptions may recur and therefore require more decentralised energy systems and stronger fuel security.In Australia, demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has surged, with showrooms experiencing strong consumer interest as buyers accelerate the shift towards cleaner transport. Leak expected this trend to continue, contributing to faster EV adoption.Industrial producers are also expected to expand on-site energy solutions, such as rooftop solar installations and bioenergy systems, which could fundamentally reshape how countries secure fuel supplies.Leak emphasised that electrification and bioenergy will define the future of energy systems. To maximise benefits, Việt Nam should establish clear targets alongside long-term policies and support programmes that provide certainty for investors and industry.Policy stability, he said, is essential. Australia achieved major progress more than two decades ago by setting renewable energy targets and implementing a world-class rooftop solar programme, helping drive large-scale energy transformation. The country is now working to maximise its bioenergy resources as well.Leak assessed that Việt Nam holds significant advantages, including abundant solar and wind resources supported by hydropower and battery storage, a growing electric vehicle industry, electrification-ready industrial sectors, and substantial biomass and bioenergy potential.He added that electrification can significantly reduce operating costs, as electric vehicles and electrified industrial facilities are far cheaper to run, making the long-term outlook highly promising if stable policies and strategic targets are maintained. — VNA/VNS

The energy expert assessed that Việt Nam holds significant advantages, including abundant solar and wind resources supported by hydropower and battery storage, a growing electric vehicle industry, electrification-ready industrial sectors, and substantial biomass and bioenergy potential.

Việt Nam has strong foundations for energy and fuel self-reliance: Australian expert

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/3/20/491703_5432807372930683_VN-JP.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Deputy Minister of Finance Trần Quốc Phương (left) and Japanese Ambassador to Việt Nam Itō Naoki sign the exchange of notes on behalf of the two governments.&nbsp;— VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Japan on March 20 signed an exchange of notes on concessional loans worth about 90 billion yen&nbsp;(roughly US$609 million) for three programmes and projects, marking a step forward in bilateral development cooperation.The document was signed by Deputy Minister of Finance Trần Quốc Phương and Japanese Ambassador to Việt Nam Ito&nbsp;Naoki, representing their respective governments.The funding will support three priorities – budget support for green growth and climate change adaptation, disaster-resilient rural development&nbsp;and climate-adaptive infrastructure serving production in northern mountainous regions, particularly for ethnic minority communities.Phương said the agreements reaffirm Japan’s position as Việt Nam’s largest bilateral donor and reflect strong interest in deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He added that the deal helps translate high-level commitments into a new-generation official development assistance (ODA) model focused on green transition and climate resilience.The projects are expected to contribute to socio-economic development, especially by improving essential infrastructure in the northern midland and mountainous provinces, which remain among the country’s most disadvantaged areas.A 50-billion-yen&nbsp;policy loan under the general budget support framework for green growth and climate adaptation follows earlier cooperation supporting post-pandemic recovery, demonstrating Japan’s continued confidence in Việt Nam’s fiscal management and policy implementation.Ambassador Ito&nbsp;Naoki said Japan backs Việt Nam’s reform drive and hopes its ODA will be channelled into innovation, semiconductors, green transition and digital transformation, supporting the country’s growth targets for 2026-30.The newly signed projects are expected to lay a foundation for advancing a new-generation ODA cooperation model between the two countries. — VNA/VNS

The funding will support three priorities – green growth and climate adaptation, disaster-resilient rural development and climate-adaptive infrastructure in northern mountainous regions, especially for ethnic minority communities.

Việt Nam, Japan sign exchange of notes for ODA loans to support green transition

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