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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.
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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.
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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.
Private economic sector seen as spearhead of development
Though now recognized as a key component of Vietnam’s economy, domestic private enterprises still have much to do on their own part to reach their full potential.
Considerations need to be made for future financial centers
A host of considerations will need to be taken into account as Vietnam’s goes about developing its financial centers.
To control inflation and ensure banking system safety
Efficient credit allocation is central to controlling inflation and ensuring banking system safety.
Pressure from housing prices on low-income earners
Rising housing prices and stagnant wages continue to put pressure on low-income earners hoping to secure their own home, though solutions have been forthcoming.
Opportunities for agricultural sector development
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Chu Khoi of the untapped potential, competitive advantages, and growth opportunities in agricultural, forestry, and fisheries exports in 2025.
Building ties in the Southern Hemisphere
Brazilian Ambassador to Vietnam spoke with VET’s Viet An about the significance of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's ongoing visit to Vietnam and the latest developments in the bilateral relations since elevated to a strategic partnership in 2024.