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Legal preparatory steps for crypto asset market
Work continues on developing a framework for the regulation of a crypto asset market in Vietnam.
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PM highlights cybersecurity safeguarding as urgent, regular, critical requirement
At the first meeting in 2026 of the of the National Steering Committee for Cybersecurity, held on March 21, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored that safeguarding cybersecurity and data security is an urgent, regular and critical task, inseparable from Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
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Positive open-ended fund performance
Many open-ended funds posted double-digit returns in 2025 as their longer-term approach proved fruitful.
Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants inaugurated
The two plants was invested in by Petrovietnam Power Corporation, with a total investment of around $1.4 billion and a combined capacity of 1,624 MW.
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.