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Vietnam’s CPI rises 4.45% in first eight months of 2026
Housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recording the largest increase.
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Quality the selling point
A recent e-commerce report found that four platforms continue to dominate the market, while revenue growth is outstripping volume growth.
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Continued refinement of extended producer responsibility policies
Ongoing fine-tuning is required to ensure that the extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies Vietnam has introduced are operating efficiently and transparently.
Private firms proposed for martyr DNA identification
These amendments are being proposed as DNA testing progress remains slow. Currently, only about 200 samples have been processed out of approximately 18,000 samples requiring testing.
New head of National Steering Committee for ODA and Preferential Loans appointed
Under a recent decision signed by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has become the Head of the Committee.
Vietnam, Laos seek stronger economic and infrastructure connectivity
Bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries reaching $1.3 billion in the first six months of 2026.
Quang Ninh must not trade heritage and environment for short-term growth
The sea must become a strategic development space, focusing on seaports, shipping, logistics, island tourism, high-tech aquaculture, and new maritime economic sectors, noted General Secretary and President To Lam.
“Make in Viet Nam” Digital Product Awards 2026 launches with new AI category
The program, launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology, features a dedicated category for outstanding artificial intelligence (AI) products for the first time.
Vietnam’s taxable crypto activity estimated to reach $8.1 bln in 2025
On a global scale, the United States leads with $112.6 billion in taxable crypto activity. Germany follows in second place with $24.1 billion, while China ($21 billion), the UK ($19.4 billion), and India ($19 billion) rounding out the top five.