The future of homestays in Việt Nam

The number of people coming to Việt Nam combining business with tourism has increased significantly in recent times, and is one of the reasons for arrival numbers to jump in recent years.

Ministries instructed to complete reforms Ministries and Government agencies needed to accelerate reforms and transparency to tackle corruption and solve the difficulties faced by businesses and members of the public.

MARD gathers ideas for timber regulations The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is calling for ideas to create a draft decree that establishes a system of regulations ensuring Việt Nam’s legal timber and wood products qualify for import and export.

Private firms encouraged to join credit information market

Private organisations will be encouraged to provide credit information services in Việt Nam to improve transparency in the credit information market, under a new draft decree.

Customs sector focuses on CPTPP implementation

Under the trade pact, Việt Nam’s GDP is expected to increase by 1.32 per cent annually.

Seminar discusses decree on monopolistic on beer, alcohol and beverage sector The Việt Nam Competition Authority is set to issue a decree to guide amendments to the Law on Competition, clarifying and amplifying certain provisions.

Ministry eyes new management of ride-hailing platforms If the proposal goes ahead, companies like Grab, Uber and GoViet will be managed as a separate entity from traditional taxi firms

Wise steps in investing in renewable energy sector in Vietnam

In April 2018 Gulf Energy Development Group of Thai energy tycoon Sarath Ratanavadi tied up with TTC Group to develop solar and offshore wind power plants

Grab cars must have roof signs: draft Cars which provide passenger transportation services via ride-hailing platforms like Grab will have to have roof signs showing that they were “contract vehicles”.

Government meeting discusses BT projects, planning law Cabinet members agreed that BT projects, which are invested in by businesses that will be paid with assets and goods rather than money, are necessary considering limited State budget resources