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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.
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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.
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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.
National teleconference held to promote key programs
At the conference held on June 22, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked for stronger efforts and determination to achieve and surpass the set targets.
Vietnam seen as cheapest country to live as expat
The remark made by William Russell who commissioned a research, according to Daily Mail, the British newspaper.
Metro Line No.1 serves 10 mln passengers in 6M
The first metro line of HCM City and Vietnam was officially launched last December.
New solution to reduce plastic waste in Vietnam
The DRS is a model proposed by the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam to collect recyclable waste, aims to open a new direction in an effort to manage plastic waste and promote the circular economy in Vietnam.
$53.4 mln social housing project to be built in Thanh Hoa province
It will supply 734 units for low-income earners and workers.
Over 3,100 smuggling and counterfeit cases found during a month-long detection campaign
From May 15 to June 15, market surveillance teams conducted 3,891 inspections, uncovering 3,114 violations and imposing fines totaling over VND 63 billion (approximately US$2.5 million).