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 issues standard curriculum for semiconductor training
The development process referenced the corresponding training program requirements of developed economies and territories such as the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
"Meet Korea 2025" held in Hung Yen province
South Korea is currently the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam, with a total registered investment capital reaching over $92 billion in 10,128 projects.
Gov't proposes $143 mln funding increase for the projected Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway
Construction minister highlighted two primary factors driving the increase: compensation, support, and resettlement expenses and construction costs.
US confirms Vietnamese steel exports free of Chinese materials
The latest ruling suggests that Vietnamese enterprises may continue participating in the US certification mechanism by demonstrating compliance, cooperating with authorities.
Vietnam's Resolution 68 and administrative eforms impress S&P
Vietnam is pursuing an expansionary fiscal policy, which includes tax reductions for businesses and extensions on tax and land rent payments to stimulate development.
Vinspeed registers to invest in North-South high-speed railway
Total investment estimated at $61.35 billion.