Society
Around $8-9 bln needed to address plastic waste in next five years
The funding amount was released at a conference on reviewing the implementation of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) held in Hanoi on July 9.
Business
New decree offers preferential import tariff policies for auto firms
The new decree aims to support domestic vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, particularly those producing environmentally friendly models.
Investment
Detailed development plan for seaports in Dong Thap approved
The plan sets ambitious goals to be achieved by 2030, including a capacity to handle 5.1 to 6.6 million tons of cargo, 3,500 to 4,700 TEUs of container cargo, and to accommodate 49,600 to 56,300 passenger arrivals per year.
Vietnam - Thailand business forum held in Hanoi
The event seen as part of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s official visit to Vietnam from May 15-16.
Some $1.67 bln proposed for projected Quy Nhon - Pleiku expressway
The 125km expressway project will connect south-central Binh Dinh province and Central Highlands Gia Lai province.
Government proposes 2% VAT reduction until the end of 2026
The policy recommended for selected goods and services currently taxed at 10%.
Solutions proposed to promote Vietnam's smart agriculture
Despite its strong potential for developing smart agriculture, Vietnam still faces numerous challenges that must be addressed to achieve more robust and sustainable growth in the sector.
Leading Thai corporations reaffirm long-term investment commitment in Vietnam
Leaders of Thailand's seven leading corporations and major enterprises in Vietnam meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on May 16.
Vietnam and Norway aim to strengthen cooperation in the green economy
Cooperation in sectors such as green maritime industries and renewable energy ... should be further boosted between Vietnam and Norway in the coming time.