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Vietnam’s energy transition to go ahead
A decisive period looms for Vietnam’s energy transition as efforts move from planning to action.
Investment
Work begins on 1,900 social housing units in Ha Tinh
Once completed, the project is expected to provide over 1,900 apartments, primarily serving low-income earners, industrial workers, and members of the armed forces.
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How to access transition finance?
Vietnam must provide “brown” enterprises with a workable pathway to access transition finance and modernize their operations.
A 110,000-pallet Cold Storage in Tay Ninh put into operation
This is the first digital cold bonded warehouse approved by Vietnam Customs for application, providing quick, convenient, and cost-saving bonded services on-site.
A new decree regulates the re-lending of ODA loans and foreign concessional loans
Under Decree No. 317/2025/ND-CP, that amends and supplements certain provisions of Decree No. 97/2018/ND-CP, the re-lending of ODA loans and foreign concessional loans are regulated for public scientific and technological organizations, as well as financially autonomous public universities.
Household businesses below tax threshold exempt from bookkeeping
Business households and individuals with annual revenue of VND200 million (nearly $7,600) or less (previously VND500 million) will not be subject to value-added tax (VAT) and personal income tax.
TechFest Vietnam 2025 opens
The event, running from December 12-14, is expected to attract more than 60,000 participants both in person and online, with the participation of over 20 corporations, 50 investment funds, more than 100 supporting organizations and incubators, and delegates from Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe.
Electronics sector under pressure from green transformation
Vietnam's electronics industry must undertake a green transformation to secure its place in the global supply chain.
Passion fruit exports surge, expected to hit record $250 mln
Vietnam possesses ideal natural conditions for passion fruit, particularly in the Central Highlands, where the plant has a short growth cycle of just 4–5 months and achieves high yields.