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 becomes popular for foreign tourists celebrating new year
Many tourits are choosing Vietnam to bid farewell to the old year, according to online travel platform Agoda.
Hai Phong commences construction of Nguyen Trai Bridge
The project has a total investment of over VND6.235 trillion (nearly $245 million).
Vietnam eyes Swedish market for fresh produce exports
The import market share from developing countries has increased to 24%, equivalent to 215,000 tons, creating opportunities for countries like Vietnam.
New inland port to open in northern mountainous Lao Cai province
The port capable of handling 65,000 TEUs per year.
Behind FPT’s ‘Bold Bet’ on Artificial Intelligence
Relentlessly “fortifying its AI fortress” for more than a decade, FPT has made significant investments in both technology and human capital. The corporation has gone “all in” on this bet, fueled by the aspiration to place Vietnamese intelligence on the global AI map.
Vietnam's 2025 GDP forecast to hit $506 bln: IMF
The country predicted to become the 33rd largest economy globally.