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Challenges and opportunities for insurance market in Vietnam
Vietnam’s insurance development strategy must reflect an ever-changing world and the associated coverage needs.
Investment
HCM City's IPs attract $773mln in investment in Q1
FDI accounting for $452.86 million of the total, with 19 newly licensed projects.
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Vietnam gains nearly $72 million from carbon credit
This is the second time the country has gained significant revenue from "selling clean air" through carbon credits.
Free Trade Zone proposed in Ho Chi Minh City
The Government has proposed piloting special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City, including the establishment of a Free Trade Zone.
Circular on import criteria for used machinery in chip production issued
New regulations will be applicable to the import of used technological production lines, equipment, machinery, and tools that serve training and R&D activities for digital technology products and services; or that directly serve semiconductor chip manufacturing, packaging, and testing projects.
Trade turnover between Vietnam and CPTPP market hits $102.8 bln in 10M
The pack, coming into effect for Vietnam in 2019, considered one of the most effective deals for Vietnamese exports to the CPTPP market.
Vietnam to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from 2026
Customers must use a chip-based ID card, a standard ID card, or a level-2 electronic ID for identity verification.
More financial mechanism room for PVN to handle oil and gas risks
The Ministry of Finance proposed adding many separate regulations to remove legal obstacles and increase initiative for PVN...
Investment in Vietnam's hotel market forecast to increase to $125 million in 2025
As of July 2025, the market recorded over 185,000 rooms across 1,500 lodging facilities, with the upscale to luxury segment accounting for 57 per cent of the total supply.