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New policies take effect from September 2026
Among new policies is a decree regulating penalties for violations involving foreign workers in Vietnam.
Investment
Some 17 flagship projects worth over $15 billion launched or inaugurated in Hanoi, marking 81st National Day
Of the 17 projects, 11 have been inaugurated or technically opened to traffic, with total investment of about $515 million.
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Continued refinement of extended producer responsibility policies
Ongoing fine-tuning is required to ensure that the extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies Vietnam has introduced are operating efficiently and transparently.
Vietnam - a special chapter in Piaggio’s global story
Piaggio Vietnam’s recognition at the Golden Dragon Awards 2026 reflects a development model that goes beyond manufacturing, to combining local R&D, advanced production capabilities, and investment in Vietnamese talent that has resulted in the company transforming market understanding into products and technologies that serve local consumers while contributing to the Piaggio Group’s wider global portfolio.
Private firms proposed for martyr DNA identification
These amendments are being proposed as DNA testing progress remains slow. Currently, only about 200 samples have been processed out of approximately 18,000 samples requiring testing.
Extracting greater value from foreign investment
Politburo Resolution No. 10 aims to ensure that Vietnam benefits more broadly from foreign investment.
New head of National Steering Committee for ODA and Preferential Loans appointed
Under a recent decision signed by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has become the Head of the Committee.
Comprehensive new ecosystem
Vietnam has maintained its appeal as a popular destination for foreign investment over the years and is now introducing a new framework to draw in and benefit from modern technology projects.
Toyota Vietnam to invest over $280 mln in Phu Tho factory modernization
The project involves the assembly and manufacturing of various types of automobiles and auto parts, the provision of warranty and repair services, and the import of Completely Built-Up (CBU) vehicles for the Vietnamese market.