Việt Nam News

The central bank has reassured customers that their rights will be protected amid a recent case involving the loss of customer funds worth VNĐ338 billion (US$13.5 million) at a local bank.

State budget revenue from exports and imports in the first quarter of this year reached VNĐ88.35 trillion (US$3.53 billion), equivalent to 26.3% of the estimate, and down 4.2% year-on-year, the General Department of Vietnam Customs reported on April 3.

The significance of the public-private partnership (PPP) to the project on developing 1 million hectare of high-quality and low carbon footprint rice in the Mekong Delta region by 2030 was highlighted at a workshop held in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ.

Last year, the number of applications filed by Vietnamese entities increased to 991, while those filed by foreign entities rose to 8,469.

More than 800 live stream sessions of the OCOP Market event were held with a total revenue of more than VNĐ100 billion, attracting 1.4 billion viewers. 

Mette Moglestue, Deputy Head of Mission from the Norwegian Embassy in Việt Nam, said EPR is one of the best proven tools to enforce the principle that polluters must shoulder the cost.

The average selling prices of apartments in Hà Nội in the first two months of this year increased by 17 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.

Việt Nam News reporters spoke to companies’ leaders to explore the effects and opportunities stemming from this new mandate on their respective businesses and soeicty at large.

EPR has been gradually applied since the beginning of this year, with manufacturers and importers taking more responsibility for managing the disposal of their product packaging when it is discarded.

EPR is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity for businesses to develop more sustainably.

While EPR remains the linchpin of circular economy initiatives, its scope extends beyond mere waste management.

Despite the emerging opportunities in the recycling industry, Vietnamese businesses are facing challenges in harnessing these prospects, putting them at risk of losing market share domestically.

In today's business landscape, integrating environmental sustainability, particularly through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), is paramount. Join us for an interview with Ms. Nguyễn Thị Trà My, CEO of PAN Group, a leading corporation in Vietnam's agriculture and food sector, about the impact of EPR on sustainable business operations, as well as the company's EPR initiatives.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a new policy approach to deal with waste, promote recycling and help the Government achieve its environmental goals. It is expected to ensure the circulation of resources between the input and waste stages in the production process and help achieve the goal of zero emissions.

The exports of Vietnam’s aquatic product posted positive growth in the first quarter of this year, bringing hope for the entire seafood industry, including processed tuna products.

Việt Nam’s macro-economic achievements were applauded at an international workshop co-organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of Laos,

Wednesday proved to be a challenging day for shares as a pervasive selling force exerted significant pressure on various industry sectors.

Cần Thơ wishes to cooperate with SunRice, boasting considerable experience in rice plantation, management and processing, to improve local production value.