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Transition to modern industry
Vietnam’s focus must be on establishing next-generation industrial parks if it hopes to boost its position in global supply chains.
Property
Hai Phong launches Free Trade Zone and announces new economic zones
The Free Trade Zone in the northern port city is planned to include manufacturing areas, port and port-logistics facilities, logistics centers, commercial and service areas, and other functional zones.
Investment
Ha Tinh calls for more investment from central and eastern Europe
During a meeting on July 29 with a delegation from the Austrian Embassy in Vietnam and the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CEEC), authorities of central Ha Tinh province pledged to continue improving its investment environment, streamlining administrative procedures, and supporting businesses.
Underpinning industrial growth
As global sustainability standards tighten, Vietnam is accelerating the shift from traditional industrial parks to greener, smarter, and more resilient industrial ecosystems.
Vietnam’s carbon market lays foundation for green investment
Dr. Nguyen Nhat Ha Chi, Head of ESG at Dragon Capital, tells Ngoc Lan from Vietnam Economic Times about the role of Vietnam’s newly launched carbon exchange as a key milestone in the country’s net-zero journey.
Finance ministry removes 7 customs procedures for duty-free goods
Separate protocols for international arrivals at airports, passengers on international flights to Vietnam, or departing passengers purchasing goods at downtown duty-free shops have been eliminated.
Towards better industrial parks
Vietnam’s industrial parks must evolve to meet emerging investment and sustainability needs and facilitate economic growth.
IFAD appoints new Vietnam Country Director as it advances $200 million rural development portfolio
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has appointed Ms. Enika Basu as its new Vietnam Country Director as the organization advances nearly $200 million in projects supporting climate resilience and rural development.
Vietnam, RoK seek to achieve $150bln in bilateral trade by 2030
The two sides are proposed to boost cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, shipbuilding and high-quality human resource development.