MoIT lifts e-commerce growth forecast to 25.5%

At the start of 2025, the industry had set a target of 20–22 per cent. Yet, figures from the first eight months show growth of 25–27 per cent, outpacing forecasts by 3–7 percentage points. This reflects both the post-pandemic momentum of the market and the impact of supportive policies, alongside changes in consumer behaviour.

Hà Nội approves interest subsidies for electric bus conversion

This applies to enterprises investing in large-scale passenger transport infrastructure and those providing bus services in Hà Nội that purchase electric or green-energy buses and related infrastructure, such as substations, charging stations and refuelling stations.

PM orders comprehensive solutions to boost domestic market, contributing to 8% GDP growth

The PM asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to take concrete actions, including launching a special communication campaign to promote the “Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese goods” movement, highlighting the quality of domestically produced products; and encouraging consumption of Vietnamese goods on both domestic and international e-commerce platforms.

Central bank to set gold import quota

The SBV governor will be in charge of setting and adjusting total quotas for exports and imports of gold bars and raw gold, and to allocate annual quotas to each eligible enterprise or bank.

Plan issued for implementing Việt Nam–Laos trade agreement

The plan aims to effectively implement the Việt Nam – Laos Trade Agreement signed on April 8, 2024, facilitating businesses in applying preferential import tariffs, demonstrating the special friendship and importance both sides attach to their ties, thus further promoting the bilateral trade ties.

Việt Nam brands navigate challenges in domestic footwear

With global exports facing increasing barriers in key markets such as the US, EU, South Korea and China, Việt Nam's footwear and apparel industries are shifting focus to the domestic market, a previously underutilised opportunity.

PM pushes for swift progress on China-linked railway projects

PM Phạm Minh Chính directed relevant agencies to continue following high-level agreements and the outcomes of the joint committee’s first session with high determination and decisive action, ensuring clear assignment of roles, tasks, timelines, responsibilities, authority, and measurable outcomes.

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