
Việt Nam struggles with millions of tonnes of excess cement, says MoC
Macro Economy
The EU has introduced maximum residue limits (MRLs) for inorganic arsenic in fish and other seafood, ranging from 0.05 to 1.5 ppm.
EU, UK’s new residue limits challenge Vietnamese agro-aquatic exports.
Macro Economy
The newly elected board, comprising a mix of returning and incoming members, is set to build on EuroCham’s successes and drive forward its mission to strengthen Europe-Việt Nam economic relations.
Eurocham elects new board of directors
Macro Economy
The proposal suggests extending the 2 per cent VAT reduction from July 1, 2025, until the end of 2026, for certain goods and services currently taxed at 10 per cent, lowering them to 8 per cent.
MoF seeks feedback on VAT cut plan to boost economy
Macro Economy
A seminar in Singapore highlighted Việt Nam’s potential and strategic vision for semiconductor industry development, attracting key global investors and industry leaders.
Việt Nam, Singapore seek cooperation chances in semiconductor industry
Macro Economy
IDCs form a crucial part of the country’s transportation infrastructure network.
Việt Nam has 17 inland container ports
Green Growth
Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà emphasised that the content, concepts, terminology and drafting techniques in the draft decree must be scientific, clear, and easy to understand so that businesses and citizens can grasp and implement them effectively.
Greenhouse gas emission rules must be streamlined and simple, says Deputy PM
Macro Economy
Việt Nam’s small businesses are becoming more internationally focused, according to an annual small business survey released by CPA Australia, one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world.
Việt Nam’s small businesses become more internationally focused
Macro Economy
Deep-processed products align with current consumer trends, catering to busy individuals with limited cooking time while also providing better profits for enterprises.
Enterprises shift towards deep processing to increase exports
Macro Economy
Standard Chartered Bank forecasts GDP growth of 6.7 per cent for 2025. However, the bank predicts that the first half of the year will experience a stronger growth rate of 7.5 per cent.
Việt Nam’s first quarter GDP growth expected to approach 8 per cent
Green Growth
The Handbook on ESG Implementation Framework and ESG Reporting is designed to guide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
ESG handbook released to help SMEs
Macro Economy
In his directive, the PM emphasised the need for SOEs to stay ahead of the curve by adapting quickly and flexibly to the rapidly changing, complex global environment.
PM urges SOEs to participate in global supply chains
Macro Economy
A key goal of the plan is to establish the Long Thành Concentrated Information Park by 2030, which will be a core element sustaining the industry.
Đồng Nai to build new information park by 2030
Trade
The ability to connect with consumers across diverse MT and GT channels will ultimately define the leaders in the rapidly changing domestic market.
Combining distribution channels increases domestic firms’ competitiveness
Trade
As tech retailers acknowledge, no one truly benefited from the price war. The entire sector had to rethink its strategy and the solution became diversification.
Tech retailers prefer diversification over price war
Green Growth
Many cooperatives in Việt Nam have prioritised green and clean products to enhance their brand image and creating a competitive edge in the global market.