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Challenges and opportunities for insurance market in Vietnam
Vietnam’s insurance development strategy must reflect an ever-changing world and the associated coverage needs.
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581 firms awarded 2026 High-Quality Vietnamese Goods certificate
The award, based on consumer votes, demonstrating consumer trust in domestically produced goods.
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Da Nang to invest nearly $495 mln in Southeast hillside urban area
Construction is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027, with the entire project expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2032.
A $2-million green banking initiative launched to advance climate finance in Vietnam
Funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR), the initiative aims to strengthen green banking practices and enhance the capacity of Viet Nam's banking sector to scale up green and climate finance.
Unlocking capital for carbon market development
Measures must be in place to smooth the flow of capital into carbon projects and grow Vietnam’s carbon market.
HCMC to pour $67 mln into Van Thanh Canal upgrade and dredging
Key objectives include enhancing water storage and drainage capacity to prevent flooding, while integrating transport infrastructure, parks, and green spaces along the route.
2025 revenue for Top 4 e-commerce giants estimated at $16.5 bln
Shopee continues to hold a dominant position with a 56.04% market share in 2025, despite showing signs of slowing growth.
New decree revises environmental protection regulations
Environmental inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the Law on Inspection, except for unscheduled environmental inspections, which may be carried out without prior notice when necessary.
Vietnam, Laos to boost border ties
Trade fairs and exhibitions of high-quality Vietnamese and Lao products will be organized annually in populated border areas.