Việt Nam News

At the close of trading on June 19, VIC shares stood at VNĐ89,400 (US$3.44) each.

Under IMO’s proposal, a carbon levy will feed into a Net-Zero fund – expected to reach US$40 billion by 2030 – to support green fuels and low-emission technologies.

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.

A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.

A Vietnamese Lychee Week is taking place in London from June 17 to 24 to promote the tropical fruit to UK consumers, drawing interest from both the Vietnamese community and local residents.

A Vietnamese delegation led by Dr. Ngô Xuân Nam attended the 92nd SPS Committee meeting in Geneva on June 18.

Seventy Vietnamese businesses are showcasing their products at the 2025 South Asia Expo in Kunming, China.

Bắc Giang’s development strategy now emphasises shifting toward high-tech sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, AI, smart manufacturing, digital infrastructure and renewable energy.

While some operators are seeing profits surge amid rising charter rates, others remain hamstrung by ageing fleets and structural inefficiencies.

ESG is no longer a slogan – it is a financial passport, according to experts.

A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at VNĐ20 million (US$765) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.

A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in HCM City and Hà Nội, investors are eyeing provinces like Hưng Yên, Bắc Ninh, and Hải Phòng, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.

HCM City has announced plans to develop affordable housing near Industrial Parks (IPs) and transit-oriented development (TOD) zones in an effort to meet the rising demand for affordable housing, particularly for workers and students.

In a proposal submitted to the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction, VIDIFI requested to be considered as the investor for the expansion of various segments of the expressway, with a particular focus on the northern region.

The total investment capital is VNĐ22 trillion, executed over two phases from 2025 to 2027, and from 2027 to 2030.

This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.

According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.

Be Group has launched BE5X, the first integrated service hub in Việt Nam designed to help tech-based drivers access vehicles, financial support and essential services to build a stable, long-term career.