Việt Nam News

The Mekong Delta province of Vĩnh Long aims to top the Mekong Delta region in terms of e-commerce development during the 2026 - 2030 period.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has recently issued a document to various ministries and agencies seeking feedback on the draft decree that will regulate the criteria for determining the origin of goods with Vietnamese origin in domestic circulation.

Deputy Minister of Finance Lê Tấn Cận had a working session with Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF) Tim Reid in Hà Nội on Monday, discussing collaboration in finance – export credits, a pillar of trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính advocated for policies to boost supply and balance demand through market mechanisms, while identifying institutional and policy barriers that stifle progress.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has implemented safeguard measures on Vietnamese textiles and garments, with these measures taking effect for a period of six months.

Customers of Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will enjoy more options on flights between Singapore and Việt Nam, after the two carriers signed a new code-sharing agreement that comes into effect on October 26.

A fixed 2 per cent annual interest rate subsidy is proposed for the private enterprises, business households and individuals on loans for green, circular economy and environmental – social – governance (ESG) projects, accroding a a draft decree by the State Bank of Việt Nam.

A traditional craft of drying fish in Đồng Tháp Province’s Gia Thuận Commune has become a key source of livelihood for hundreds of coastal workers, turning the abundant local catches into products that secure incomes and sustain a cultural tradition.

The newly enlarged province of Vĩnh Long is positioning itself as a growth pole in the south, aspiring to become a centre for clean energy development in the Mekong Delta and beyond.

Huatie Vice Chairman Fan Dongtao said the firm has been implementing cooperation projects in various localities, primarily in infrastructure investment and construction, covering transport systems, urban facilities, and service complexes. It is also in discussions with Vietnamese partners to further expand its portfolio.

Equity funds in Việt Nam saw record withdrawals in August 2025, marking the strongest outflow in two years despite gains in the stock market.

In the draft amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax, the number of tax brackets is proposed to be reduced from seven to five, with the top rate of 35 per cent applying to monthly taxable income above either VNĐ80 million (US$3,160) or VNĐ100 million.

President Lương Cường lauds Warburg Pincus’s US$2 billion investment in Việt Nam, pledging continued support for foreign investors.

Continuous learning and adaptability are at the heart of Takeda’s development strategy. Digital capabilities and language proficiency are emphasised as core competencies, ensuring employees are well-prepared to navigate change and seize new opportunities.

Also weighing on the market, foreign investors were active today but leaned towards net selling, with a value exceeding VNĐ1.75 trillion on the two main bourses.

Livestreamers and affiliate marketers will be banned from giving false or misleading information about products, services or promotions and from promoting products on digital platforms not legally eligible to operate in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam and China hold vast potential to further deepen tourism and investment cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Phạm Thanh Bình stated at a forum in Beijing on Sunday.

Reaffirming the country’s consistent policy of deep international integration and building an open, transparent, and sustainable economy, State President Lương Cường stressed that Việt Nam is committed to accompanying and facilitating Costco’s investment activities, from establishing procurement centres, warehouses, and logistics networks to developing a regional distribution hub.