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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.
WHO commends Vietnam for increasing tobacco and alcohol tax
WHO Representative in Vietnam congratulated the Vietnamese Government on adopting increased and new taxes on these unhealthy products.
Environmental responsibility from enterprises
EPR regulations are now in place for certain industries in Vietnam, with enterprises to exhibit a degree of environmental stewardship as they focus on economic output.
Ring busted for using over 21,000 accounts in Amazon payment fraud scheme
The suspects used various tactics, such as exploiting security vulnerabilities, to create software tools that automatically harvested international bank card data from foreigners in order to steal funds.
Some 28 Decrees on decentralization and delegation of authority announced
These decrees shall take effect from July 1, 2025 when the two-tier local administrations officially come into operation.
Former deputy labor minister charged in bribery scheme involving labor export companies
The charges are linked to an ongoing case involving Hoang Long Investment Construction and Manpower Supply Joint Stock Company (Hoang Long Company).
Resolution on reorganization of provincial-level administrative units officially approved
Under a resolution approved by the National Assembly on June 12, Vietnam has 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.