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Forest economy bustling thanks to tourism

Along the Truong Son Range are millions of hectares of well-protected tropical forest, which is bringing great benefit to local inhabitants thanks to eco-tourism.

Pepper prices surge, new 'golden age' possible

Experts say that pepper prices have bottomed out and begun to increase, starting a new golden age which may last a decade.

Transport Ministry calls for compliance with airfare caps

Responding to the scarcity of domestic air tickets, the Ministry of Transport has told the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to ensure a stable supply of air services and compliance with ceiling air ticket prices.

Industry Ministry proposes changes to electricity pricing structure in Vietnam

Households using 401 kWh or more per month will face a progressive pricing scheme that is 162-180 percent higher than the average retail price.

Gov’t plans to establish int’l financial center in Danang

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is soliciting feedback on a proposal to establish an offshore international financial center in the central city of Danang.

VN corporate bond market remains subdued

The corporate bond market has stagnated, with new issues taking a nosedive to a mere VND14.8 trillion year-to-date.

Vietnam emerges as top investment destination for Japanese companies - survey

A recent survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) showed that Vietnam continues to be a highly attractive market for Japanese businesses.

Coffee prices surge: a bittersweet brew for farmers and exporters

In the first months of this year, the price of domestic coffee has been steadily rising.

Bad jobs, low pay, and the risk of a middle-income trap

Vietnam is now in the golden population period, but experts have warned about a workforce with ‘bad skills, bad jobs and bad pay’.

Infrastructure to promote real estate market

The efficiency of an infrastructure project is only realized when the development of real estate alongside the projects is sustainable and leads the local socio-economic development.

Vietnam tackles obstacles to stock market upgrade

Vietnam's ambition to elevate its stock market from "frontier" to "emerging" status by 2025 faces two key hurdles, including pre-trade margin requirements for foreign investors and foreign ownership ratios in certain sectors.

Some durian shipments to China warned over food safety

The Plant Protection Department received GACC’s warnings and asked enterprises which owned these violating shipments to comply with the regulations on origin tracing, recalling and handling.

’Junk’ bank cards causing waste issues

In order to increase market share of bank cards, banks have been issuing debit cards regardless of whether customers use them or not, which has caused waste.

Breakthrough policies look towards green economy

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) holds producers and importers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including their disposal and recycling.

Recognition of VN’s market economy status will be testament of VN-US confidence

Vietnamese National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue on March 20 received a delegation of the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC). This was the third working session between Hue and the USABC since the beginning of the 15th National Assembly.

VN to increase maritime, inland waterway transport to ease road transport

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang said in the coming time Vietnam should increase the proportion of maritime and inland waterway transport to at least 50 per cent in order to reduce logistics costs and road accidents.

Vietnam remains attractive destination for foreign investors

Vietnam's economic strength is reflected in controlled macroeconomic indicators and the country has increasingly affirmed and strengthened its important role in the supply chain diversification strategy of multinational corporations.

Nearly 20 commercial banks lower deposit rates

Nearly 20 commercial banks in Vietnam have adjusted deposit rates since the beginning of this month, with most lowering rates.

Industry minitry proposes tougher sanctions for counterfeit goods

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has raised the need to review regulations governing on penalties for the production and sale of counterfeit and prohibited goods.

VN’s coffee market share in Belgium surges over 20%

While Belgium reduced its coffee imports from Honduras and Colombia in 2023, the rate of decrease was lower compared to the reductions from Peru, Brazil and Việt Nam.