Vietnam Today
New decree regulates rice export and import business
The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Green Economy
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.
Banking & Finance
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.
New growth avenues open for Vietnamese honey
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has selected Vietnamese honey to participate in its global “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOPP) initiative, creating unprecedented opportunities to enhance product value, build brand equity, and expand international markets.
EUDR compliance: Turning Europe’s anti-deforestation standard into a competitive edge
Meeting the EU’s anti-deforestation standards offers Vietnamese firms a strategic chance to build transparent, fully traceable supply chains.
Top leader holds talks with Canadian Prime Minister
Vietnam regards Canada as a friend and a trusted partner with which it shares many common interests and strategic perspectives, said top leader To Lam.
Vietnam hands over satellite network license to Amazon Kuiper in New York
Amazon Kuiper Vietnam has received official authorization from the Ministry of Science and Technology to operate a private satellite telecommunications network to test home-grown satellite internet hardware.