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Tending the talent pipeline
Employment continues upwards around Vietnam but concern lingers over the skills and capabilities required in the modern workplace.
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Unlocking blue economy potential
As their economic importance increasingly comes to the fore, a growing variety of interests are seeking opportunities along Vietnam’s coastline and sea areas.
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Coordinated action for the recycling industry to develop
There is business and community goodwill toward recycling but scaling suitable models remains problematic.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City on the way to become an international financial center
Ho Chi Minh City must address its shortcomings and build upon its existing strengths if it hopes to become a prosperous international financial center.