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125 enterprises, individuals honoured at Industrie 4.0 Awards

This year’s event attracted more than 350 entries from cities and provinces across the country, reflecting growing interest in and commitment to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

HCM City industrial parks set 20 billion USD investment target for 2025–2030

Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones, industrial parks have set an ambitious goal of attracting over 20 billion USD in investment during the 2025–2030 period, following the planned merger of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces.

Avoiding criminalization of economic, civil relations: immediate action needed

To reduce criminalization, the number of business conditions must be cut. Removing just one conditional business field can eliminate many restrictive regulations or procedures, experts say.

Businesses urged to embrace digital, AI transformation: seminar

​Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.

Who will be eligible to buy social housing after province/city mergers?

Following the merger of provinces and cities, for residents who already own a home, the provincial People’s Committee will specify conditions for purchasing social housing based on the distance and travel time from their home to workplace.

Nearly 100 Vietnamese plywood exporters face US trade probe

​The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s stock market hits 3-year high on trade optimism

VN-Index climbs to 1,350 as US-Vietnam negotiations and local policies fuel investor sentiment.

Vietnam increases unsecured loan cap for farmers to 12,000 USD from July

Starting from July 1, farmers are allowed to borrow up to 300 million VND (12,000 USD) without collateral as part of efforts to promote agriculture and rural development, according to a new Government decree.

Vingroup chairman to contribute nearly 88 million VIC shares to VinSpeed

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of the Vingroup Joint Stock Company (VIC), will contribute an addition of more than 87.5 million Vingroup shares to the VinSpeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development JSC (VinSpeed).

Vietnam’s pharma sector heats up with major M&A deals

The entry of foreign strategic investors with strong financial capacity and technological advantages has helped Vietnamese pharmaceutical companies significantly enhance their competitiveness and expand export markets.

Quang Nam positioned as medicinal plant hub

The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.

Vietnam establishes first free trade zone in Da Nang

In a significant milestone for regional development, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on June 22 officially announced the Prime Minister's decision to establish the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), the first of its kind in Vietnam.

Tycoons ‘dig deep’, spend billions to mitigate criminal case consequences

After committing crimes and facing harsh sentences, many once prominent tycoons have had to “dig deep” into their pockets, spending billions of VND in hopes of receiving leniency.

Tax authorities reveal why many small businesses have abruptly closed

Many small-scale household businesses, which are not required to use electronic invoices from cash registers, have shut down or ceased operations.

PM demands prompt responses to businesses’ requests, difficulties

Institutional bottlenecks, frankly, are numerous, both in quantity and impact on the business environment.

Half a million TikTok Shop accounts deleted each year for fakes

TikTok Shop has been quietly purchasing products sold on its own platform to test their authenticity, removing accounts found to be in violation - up to 500,000 per year.

Hai Phong to host 3rd APEC Business Advisory Council meeting in July

The third APEC Business Advisory Council Meeting (ABAC III) and a series of related events will take place in the northern city of Hai Phong from July 15 to 18, heard a press briefing held in Hanoi on June 19.

From debt crisis to growth engine: HAGL Group turns the tide

Doan Nguyen Duc, Chairman of Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAG), has spent approximately USD 5.3 million to acquire 10 million HAG shares as the company reports a strong recovery in its financials and continues to reduce debt.

Vietnam’s textile industry surges ahead, fueled by strong alliance: insider

The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.

Over 11,000 e-commerce storefronts flagged for violations in H1

In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.