Việt Nam News

The EU has introduced maximum residue limits (MRLs) for inorganic arsenic in fish and other seafood, ranging from 0.05 to 1.5 ppm.

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.

Resolution 57-NQ/TW could lift Việt Nam past the middle-income trap through science, technology, and digital transformation, says Prof. Vũ Minh Khương.

To attract top-tier investors, Việt Nam must align its financial centres with global criteria: sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.

A seminar in Singapore highlighted Việt Nam’s potential and strategic vision for semiconductor industry development, attracting key global investors and industry leaders.

IDCs form a crucial part of the country’s transportation infrastructure network.

The AgreTech company suggested some sustainable farming solutions using renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources.

Việt Nam is taking strategic steps to enhance its industrial capabilities by promoting the development of industrial support centres across the country. The Government is committed to implementing policies that will facilitate the growth of these centres, which are designed to assist in the development of various industries, from manufacturing and processing.

A series of key traffic and industrial projects have been launched in celebration of the central province’s Reunification Day (March 24), promising smooth conditions for the investment flow of VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.4 billion) in 2025.

Deep-processed products align with current consumer trends, catering to busy individuals with limited cooking time while also providing better profits for enterprises.

In 2024, the transition from El Niño to La Niña brought increased rainfall, allowing hydropower plants to contribute substantially to the national grid. 

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.

The VN-Index climbed back above the 1,330-point threshold with improved liquidity, although foreign investors extended their net-selling streak for the fifth consecutive session.

This move comes less than a year after VNDirect's initial investment in the company.​

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.

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.

This collaboration is a key step in strengthening Việt Nam’s EV infrastructure ahead of Omoda & Jaecoo Vietnam’s planned vehicle production and assembly operations in northern Thái Bình province. The initiative aims to support green mobility and environmental sustainability.

The lender will contribute VNĐ1.04 trillion, securing an 80 per cent stake and the position of controlling shareholder.