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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính attended a series of events hosted by Petrovietnam and Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) in the southern province of Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu.

Bắc Giang Province is preparing for significant growth in the semiconductor industry, with an estimated demand for around 6,300 workers in the 2025-2030 period.

The National Assembly has approved an extended reduction of value added tax (VAT) from 10 per cent to 8 per cent until the end of June.

A key issue affecting public investment firms is the slow progress in land clearance and capital disbursement. Delays in land clearance, often due to compensation issues and the risk of cost escalation, pose significant challenges.

Waste should be considered a resource, which requires policies and mechanisms to help make waste treatment a part of Việt Nam’s future circular economy model, said representatives from local communities, scientists and policymakers at a conference in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

UNIQLO has reached an impressive milestone, with over 60 per cent of products sold at stores in Việt Nam now being 'made in Vietnam'.

The UK – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement is one of the key drivers boosting the growth of Viêt Nam’s timber and wood product exports to the UK, industry experts have said.

The ‘ESG Store’, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable business practices, has opened at Vincom Plaza Cộng Hòa in HCM City's Tân Bình District.

The recovery of the VN-Index last week delivered positive signals, supported by several favourable macroeconomic factors. However, market liquidity remains low, and the outlook still carries inherent risks.

Companies committed to sustainable business practices could significantly enhance their resilience, capitalising on opportunities emerging from the global green transformation and digital revolution.

The Vietnam Report JSC has announced the list of top 10 reputable logistics companies for 2024.

Following the success of the 'Proud of Vietnamese Specialties' festival on National Day, this programme offers consumers a nostalgic Tết (Lunar New Year) experience while promoting cultural connections through food.

Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (SABECO) continued to be recognised as one of Việt Nam's leading sustainable enterprises, having made significant strides in implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.

Saigon Beer - Alcohol - Beverage Corporation (SABECO) continued to be recognised as one of Việt Nam's leading sustainable enterprises, having made significant strides in implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade launched Vietnam Online Friday 2024 on Friday evening aimed at boosting e-commerce and providing consumers with the opportunity to purchase quality products at discounted prices.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed the tax incentives for the automobile part-supplying industry to be extended to December 31, 2027 instead of the end of this year to promote the development of the domestic automobile industry.

E-commerce and digital platforms with payment functions will have to declare and pay taxes on behalf of sellers being business households and individuals from April 1, 2025.

Lê Thu Lụa, chief representative of Sunwah Group in Hà Nội - a company that has been operating in Việt Nam for 50 years, spoke to Việt Nam News reporter Tố Như about how to improve exports to China.

Vietnamese agricultural products will be distributed directly to Chinese consumers through major e-platforms and social media, offering opportunities for enterprises to expand their market presence and enhance export potential.

With a focus on the country's net zero 2050 target, the event provided an opportunity to assess both the carbon credit mechanism and Việt Nam's broader strategy for addressing climate change.