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Vietnam’s logistics sector hit hard by Middle East conflict
The logistics sector is likely to bear the brunt of the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
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New decrees effective in May 2026
Under a new Government Decree, E-cigarette smokers shall be fined up to VND5 million.
Property
A new industrial park approved in central Ha Tinh province
The IP, covering 198ha, requiring an estimated investment capital of about VND3.02 trillion ($115 million).
Trade & services dominate Hanoi's hiring in April 2025
A survey of 8,291 job vacancies from over 1,500 businesses revealed that the trade and service sector continues to account for a high proportion of recruitment demand.
National Appraisal Council set up for first metro line in Binh Duong province
The Metro Line No.1 linking new Binh Duong city with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Government’s action plan to bolster private economy development
The action plan is to implement the National Assembly’s Resolution No. 198/2025/QH15, dated May 17, 2025, on several special mechanisms and policies to promote private economy development.
Vietnam urges Meta to establish local office for long-term benefits
Among the five US Big Tech giants—Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, Meta remains the only one that has yet to establish a representative office in Vietnam.
A $6 bln investment agreement for green energy, oil refinery projects signed in HCM city
The agreement reached between Vietnam’s KOGI Group, Mazda Oil Corporation and Kenwa Group from Japan, and several Middle Eastern conglomerates.
New tax unit to manage cross-border service providers
The change in tax management reflects the Government’s swift response to the rapid growth of the digital economy and cross-border e-commerce.