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A key role of monetary and fiscal policies
Monetary and fiscal policies have a key role to play as Vietnam continues to green its economy.
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Competition becomes more intensified in F&B sector
While the overall performance of Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry has been solid in recent times, not all players are faring well.
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Bright prospect for cacao industry
Cacao farming has gained renewed popularity among farmers in Vietnam’s central highlands region and further south as prices and earnings continue to rise and the benefits of circular economy practices become evident.
Mr. Andy Khoo, Brand Director of Haus: Creating a transgenerational legacy
Haus redefines modern living in Vietnam through global partnerships, wellness design, and a deep respect for local heritage.
Vietnam’s export rice prices on the rise
Vietnam’s export rice prices have recovered somewhat in recent weeks following a sharp decline in late 2024 and early 2025.
FDI creteria for project effectiveness
Mr. Phan Huu Thang, Chairman of the Vietnam Industrial Park’s Finance Association and former Director of the Foreign Investment Agency, previously under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and now under the Ministry of Finance, spoke with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Khanh Vy about the necessity of a set of criteria issued recently on appraising, evaluating, and screening foreign investment to attract high-quality projects essential for Vietnam’s growth.
Towards net-zero emission ports
Vietnam's development of green ports forms part of its bid to meet net-zero emissions target.
Import tax rates to be reduced for improvement of trade environment
Most Favored Nation import tax rates are to be reduced under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance as Vietnam seeks to enhance its trading environment.
Greenhouse gas emission quotas are to be allocated
Greenhouse gas emission quotas are to be allocated to the 150 largest emitting enterprises in certain sectors under a draft decree recently reviewed by a high-level meeting.