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Businesses prepared for emerging carbon market
A training program launched to enhance businesses’ readiness for carbon transactions and compliance obligations.
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Tax resolution on petrol, oil, aviation fuel adopted
The resolution introducing key provisions on environmental protection tax, value-added tax and excise tax applicable to petrol, oil and aviation fuel passed by the National Assembly on April 12 takes effect from April 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
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No instant ban on petrol-powered transport as Hanoi takes measured approach for Ring Road 1
Under the current plan, starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi will begin piloting "Low Emission Zones" (LEZ) in certain areas within Ring Road 1.
Trade ministry considers E10 biofuel rollout from April 2026
Major fuel traders, such as Petrolimex and PVOIL, have reportedly completed basic infrastructure preparations for the shift.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung outlined three strategic breakthroughs
Speaking at a group discussion during the 16th National Assembly’s first session on April 10, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung stressed that Institutional bottlenecks must be fully resolved in 2026.
Heavy pressure on agricultural and seafood exports
Considered to hold great promise, Vietnam agricultural and seafood exports to the Middle East face an uncertain time as regional tensions rise.
Banks agree to cut interest rates following meeting with new Governor
This move comes as several banks have been aggressively competing for capital, causing market interest rates to spike in recent times.
Hanoi and HCMC to mandate motorcycle emission testing from July 2027
This timeline is part of the roadmap for implementing the National Technical Regulation on emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds, recently enacted by the Prime Minister.
First aviation training facility in Vietnam meets European standards
Vietnam Aircraft Engineering Company has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a maintenance training organization under EASA Part 147 standards.