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Vietnam, Canada seek deeper investment and technology cooperation
The two economies aiming for $14-15 billion in two-way trade by 2030.
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Agro-forestry-fishery exports seek final $18 bln sprint to hit annual target
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, priority must be given to defending staple commodity groups that form the foundation of exports, notably wood, wooden products, and seafood, while maintaining momentum in fruits & vegetables, especially durian.
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New decree regulates rice export and import business
The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Making cultural industries a national growth engine
Enacting a Law on the Development of Cultural Industries is therefore critical to finalizing the legal framework, unblocking resources, spurring creativity, expanding markets, and positioning cultural industries as a national growth engine.
Pre-waste worth
A number of climate tech startups are looking to extract the economic value from waste under new treatment measures.
Over 2,400 emitting facilities required to conduct greenhouse gas inventories
Among the 1,916 facilities within the industry and trade sector, manufacturing and processing represents the lion's share (93.5%) with 1,792 establishments.
Vietnam proposes 7.8% increase in regional minimum wages from 2027
The proposed adjustment seeks to improve workers’ living standards while taking into account employers’ ability to maintain and expand production and business activities.
Cross-border QR payments unlock new growth for Vietnam’s retail and tourism sectors
From a ubiquitous domestic payment method, QR codes are rapidly expanding into cross-border transactions, enabling international travelers to use familiar e-wallets in Vietnam while reducing acceptance costs for local businesses.
Vietnam ready to work with Canada to build substantive Strategic Partnership: Top leader
The two countries' decision to elevate their relations to a Strategic Partnership comes as a result of more than five decades of friendship and cooperation, reflecting their commitment to jointly investing in the future, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam said.