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.
Cam Lo – La Son Expressway set for upgrade to four lanes
The total investment for the project is nearly $248 million, with a route length of 98.35 km.
$55.5 million IP to be built in Thanh Hoa province
Thailand's WHA group licensed to be the investor.
Domestic gold prices drop following global trend
The selling price of SJC-branded gold bar down 0.92% on May 15.
Real estate sector attracts nearly $2.4 bln in FDI in Q1
Vietnam's real estate market has become increasingly "attractive" to foreign investors due to the country’s strategic geographic location at the heart of Southeast Asia.
Vietnamese pangasius gains wider access to Brazilian market
In the first three months of 2025, Brazil maintains its position as Vietnam’s third-largest pangasius importer, following China and the United States.
Government sets timeline for Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project
The projected 403-km railway expected to start in December, 2025 and complete by 2030.