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Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bắc Ninh Province recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for two projects with a total investment of US$640 million.

To stay competitive in global market, Việt Nam's packaging industry must embrace green production practices and sustainability.

As the market enters a correction and consolidation phase, investors are likely to remain cautious in the coming week and the VN-Index may retest the key support level of 1,300 points, experts say.

After a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, all Vietnamese businesses are safe, but trading activities will face significant obstacles, the trade office has said.

The choice between gold, stocks and real estate has become increasingly complex, as each asset class presents unique opportunities and risks this year, experts have said. 

As one of the three pillars of the agricultural sector, alongside livestock and fisheries, forestry is being developed not only with a focus on sustainability but also as a multi-objective industry that maximises its economic, environmental and climate resilience contributions.

Between now and 2030, the garment sector will gradually shift from rapid growth to a sustainability-driven, circular business model.

In the initial investment and preparation phase, HCM City will draft a detailed investment plan under Resolution 188, with an urgent priority to begin construction on Metro Line 2 (Bến Thành – Tham Lương) by December this year.

This collaboration aims to develop a green tourism model, enhancing sustainable travel experiences for customers.

The PM highlighted Việt Nam’s dynamic economy and rising aviation needs, underscoring the sector’s role in unlocking new frontiers, including space exploration.

The top leaders aim to boost bilateral trade to US$15 billion by 2030, heading towards a free trade agreement between Việt Nam and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).

Việt Nam is developing a roadmap for establishing an international financial centre (IFC), with the aim of building connections with major IFCs both regionally and globally. 

The Hiệp Hòa Urban Area will be 293-hectare large, providing housing for 31,600 residents.

A working group of the Ministry of Industry and Trade met with representatives from major South African airlines last week.

For Việt Nam to achieve its development goals – becoming a modern industrialised nation with high income by 2045 – substantial policy reforms are necessary to accelerate private sector growth.

The sector contributes 51 per cent of GDP, over 30 per cent of the State budget, 40 million jobs (or 82 per cent of the national workforce), and nearly 60 per cent of total social investment capital.

As Việt Nam continues to move forward with its ambitious infrastructure and economic plans, the participation of domestic enterprises in these large projects will play a key role in shaping the country’s future

Following a volatile session on Thursday, the market opened in positive territory but quickly slipped as weak buying momentum failed to hold up gains.

With a sound investment climate, Bình Định has become an attractive destination for investors, positioning itself as one of the most dynamic economic hubs in the country and a leading development province in the region.

At the event, businesses raised concerns related to value-added tax refunds, increased land rental costs, reduced LNG supply, labour shortages, the issuance of construction ownership certificates and environmental hygiene and traffic safety on roads within industrial zones.