Investment
National Appraisal Council set up for first metro line in Binh Duong province
The Metro Line No.1 linking new Binh Duong city with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Investment
A $6 bln investment agreement for green energy, oil refinery projects signed in HCM city
The agreement reached between Vietnam’s KOGI Group, Mazda Oil Corporation and Kenwa Group from Japan, and several Middle Eastern conglomerates.
Banking & Finance
New tax unit to manage cross-border service providers
The change in tax management reflects the Government’s swift response to the rapid growth of the digital economy and cross-border e-commerce.
Vietnam seeks greater South Korean investment in high-tech
South Korean businesses are encouraged to expand their investment in a range of high-tech endeavors.
Vietnam & Malaysia target $18 bln in bilateral trade
Two countries decide to upgrade relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Ha Tinh approves planning for 1,792-ha urban area
Planning aimed at boosting urban development and effectively exploiting the local land fund.
Virtual booth introduced to sell Vietnamese products in China
Initiative employs livestreaming and brief video broadcasts to help Vietnamese suppliers sell directly to Chinese consumers.
Taking action for safer road travel
The Swedish Embassy has presented safety helmets to school children in Hanoi as part of efforts to raise awareness about wearing quality helmets while traveling by motorbike.
Plan targets minimizing losses and damage from climate change
The institutional framework, policies, and laws on climate change adaptation are to be built and perfected by 2030.