Việt Nam News

Việt Nam is moving into the implementation phase of its carbon market, with policymakers and experts urging stronger legal frameworks and improved business readiness to ensure effective participation, heard a forum in Hà Nội on Friday.

Türkiye is one of Việt Nam’s key partners in the region, serving as a strategic bridge between Asia and Europe. Conversely, Việt Nam, with its dynamic and fast-growing economy, is an important gateway for Türkiye to access Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific markets. These complementary advantages provide a solid foundation for the two countries to further deepen their cooperation in the coming period.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Đà Nẵng People’s Committee Trần Chí Cường said the exhibition is a large-scale trade promotion event aimed at showcasing products, connecting markets, and helping businesses enhance competitiveness while expanding domestic and export markets.

Located mainly in Ia Le commune and partly in Chu Puh commune, the projects will have a combined installed capacity of 230 megawatts (MW).

The temporary suspension of e-invoice use for businesses below the revenue threshold could also signal a return to the lump-sum tax method for this group.

Experts note that next-generation megacities are defined not only by scale but also by development quality.

Rising fuel prices in recent months have placed mounting pressure on businesses and households, with impacts spreading across multiple sectors of the economy.

Apartment prices in HCM City continued to climb in the first quarter even as transactions fell sharply, as elevated borrowing costs and cautious sentiment weighed on demand, according to property consultancies.

These developments have quickly fed through to the market, with liquidity declining and transaction activity slowing in the first quarter of 2026

Experts noted that inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index does not necessarily ensure sustained growth, as market trends are more heavily influenced by macroeconomic dynamics.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed extending preferential special consumption tax rates on battery-powered vehicles with fewer than 24 seats until the end of 2030.

Minister of Industry and Trade Lê Mạnh Hùng urged China to expand imports of Vietnamese goods, broaden the list of products eligible for tariff preferences, and further open its market.

At the meeting, representatives of USABC, the US Embassy in Việt Nam and participating businesses commended Việt Nam’s socio-economic achievements and improving investment climate, as well as its strategic development orientation toward rapid and sustainable growth driven by science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

China is currently Việt Nam’s second-largest export market and largest import market.

VCCI has urged USTR to base its investigations on objective, up-to-date information reflecting Việt Nam’s production realities.

With a dynamic innovation ecosystem and the presence of the Agricultural High-Tech Park, HCM City has strong potential to develop advanced urban farming models, experts have said.

The rally was driven largely by real estate stocks, with particular emphasis on Vin stocks.

The essence of a national brand lies not in current perceptions, but in the standards a country consistently upholds over time, experts said.