Coal mining regulations eased to ensure national energy security

Under Resolution No. 28/2026/NQ-CP, organisations and individuals, who have licences for coal mining, are allowed to mine beyond 15 per cent of the capacity stipulated in their coal mining licence without having to amend the mining licence, provided they meet all the required conditions.

VN-Index returns to 1,800 point-level

Activity on the market still appeared subdued as capital inflows had not yet shown a decisive breakout and foreign investors continued net selling.

Finance minister urges faster reforms as trade deficit, inflation risks grow

Minister of Finance Ngô Văn Tuấn has called for faster reforms and closer monitoring of economic challenges as the Government seeks to sustain strong growth, citing concerns over widening trade deficits, slow public investment disbursement and rising inflationary pressures in the first five months of this year.

Forum promotes stronger public-private cooperation

Businesses and policymakers called for deeper public-private cooperation and a stronger role for enterprises in policy making and improving the business environment at a local dialogue session during the 2026 Vietnam Private Sector Forum (VPSF) held in June in Hải Phòng.

Việt Nam, Iran seek stronger cooperation in ICT, AI, nanotechnology

Việt Nam and Iran discussed measures to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, and ICT in line with the digital transformation and knowledge-based economy development strategies of their countries during a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyễn Lương Ngọc and Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi.

Southern region urged to lead Việt Nam’s transition to high growth economy

The southern economic region must move beyond its traditional role as the country's largest industrial and commercial hub and become a centre for innovation, high technology and regional integration if Việt Nam is to achieve double digit growth in the coming years, experts said at the second Việt Nam Economic Forum 2026 on Tuesday.

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