Việt Nam News

Việt Nam needs to accelerate the development of a unified national database for farming areas to comply with the European Union's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and support the digital transformation of agriculture, experts said at a conference on Tuesday.

Indonesia is emerging as one of the most promising export destinations for Vietnamese products thanks to its vast consumer market, rapidly growing middle class and increasing demand for processed and health-oriented foods.

The benchmark index briefly moved closer to 1,900 points before narrowing the gain to 9 points and closing at 1,878 points.

Việt Nam should simplify certification requirements for green projects and build a digital data platform for environmental data to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access green loans, experts said at a conference on June 23.

At the event, Hà Nội authorities plan to grant investment policy decisions and investment registration certificates to 20 exemplary projects and sign some 48 memorandums of understanding with domestic and international partners.

The new circular will help credit institutions have more room to provide capital to businesses and investment projects to support high economic growth in the next few years, while increasing flexibility in the SBV’s monetary policy management.

Foreign ownership limits (FOL) remain the most significant obstacle to Việt Nam's market upgrade process. 

Vietnamese and Chinese officials called for faster market access approvals, stronger logistics links and deeper value-chain integration to unlock further growth in bilateral agricultural trade.

The northern province of Quảng Ninh posted broad-based socio-economic expansion in the first half and is pushing to deliver full-year gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth above 13 per cent, an all-time high.

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has allowed commercial banks to exclude newly extended loans to 18 major projects developed by Vingroup, Sun Group and Masterise from annual credit growth quotas, in a move to facilitate financing for large-scale infrastructure and economic development projects.

In addition to market pressures, the agricultural sector is facing growing risks from extreme weather events expected in the latter months of the year due to El Niño.

As global markets tighten environmental and sustainability requirements, traceability, supply chain transparency and deforestation-free production are becoming essential for agricultural exporters seeking to maintain market access and strengthen competitiveness.

Nearly 53 per cent of surveyed insurers reported revenue growth.

The first container of green-skinned pomelos from Vĩnh Long province has hit the shelves of premium Australian supermarkets, marking a breakthrough for the signature fruit and demonstrating that local growers can clear the high bar set by the world’s most demanding markets.

The move comes in response to Resolution No 79-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on January 6, which sets a target for all state-owned groups and corporations to adopt OECD corporate governance principles by 2030.

Tourism real estate has been a major beneficiary of Việt Nam's tourism boom over the past decade, with large-scale resort developments emerging alongside rising domestic and international visitor numbers

The enormous volume of data generated also creates major challenges in fraud control.

According to the State Securities Commission, the new decree completes the legal framework, thoroughly address practical difficulties, and enhance transparency to protect the legitimate rights of investors, creating conditions for businesses to raise medium- and long-term capital to serve economic growth.