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VN issues new rules on issuance and management of APEC Business Travel Cards

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has signed the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 28/2026/QD-TTg, promulgating regulations on the procedures, authority and management of APEC Business Travel Cards (ABTC).

North – South Expressway expands EV charging infrastructure

Investors are accelerating the construction and operation of electric vehicle charging stations at rest stops along the eastern section of the North – South Expressway, stretching from Thanh Hoa to Ca Mau, to provide green energy for transport.

Technology, localisation boost textile, footwear competitiveness

Vietnamese textile, garment and footwear firms must accelerate technological innovation, boost raw material self-sufficiency and move into higher value-added segments of global supply chains to enhance competitiveness and raise localisation rates.

Capital once flooding Vietnam's stock market is finding new destinations

Trading value on Vietnam's stock exchange has fallen significantly from earlier peaks, reflecting growing caution among both domestic and foreign investors.

Vietnamese durian gains access to new markets

The anticipated opening of the Indian market in July, coupled with rising demand in the US, Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Australia, is creating new growth opportunities for Vietnam’s billion-dollar durian industry.

Vietnam's shift to E10 backed by global experience and years of local testing

Vietnam's nationwide transition to E10 gasoline follows years of practical testing and aligns with a global trend toward cleaner transport fuels.

Ministry proposes raising state grid-buyback cap for surplus solar power to 50%

Rooftop solar power is showing clear effectiveness amid soaring electricity prices, which explains why thousands of households rushed to install solar systems in April.

Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports up over 9% in first five months

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports maintained positive growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, with turnover estimated at 30.69 billion USD, up 9.2% year-on-year.

Vietnam relaxes credit limits for priority real estate sectors

Vietnam’s central bank has moved to encourage lending to social housing and industrial parks by relaxing credit growth calculations for participating banks.

Finance Ministry reports to PM on travel ban linked to VND15,000 tax debt

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has reported to the Prime Minister on a case involving a travel suspension linked to a VND15,000 (US$0.58) tax debt, while pledging faster processing through system upgrades.

Trinh Van Quyet eyes comeback through FLC holding structure

FLC’s planned shift to a holding company structure could mark a new chapter for founder Trinh Van Quyet as he seeks to rebuild influence within the group’s business ecosystem.

Ministry official says his car runs well after 10 months of using E10 gasoline

Dao Duy Anh, deputy director of the Department of Innovation, Green Transition, and Industrial Promotion, says that vehicle operation with E10 gasoline has shown no significant difference compared to the use of traditional RON95 mineral gasoline.

Hanoi revokes land from 24 delayed projects across the city

The Hanoi People's Committee has decided to recover land and terminate 24 non-budget-funded projects that have failed to move forward as scheduled, including several located on prime sites across the capital.

Offshore wind-hydrogen integration optimises investment efficiency

Under the integrated model, surplus electricity generated during periods of low grid demand could be used for seawater electrolysis, producing green hydrogen to help optimise investment efficiency for offshore wind farms.

Fostering skilled workforce for innovation era: experts

Human resources are seen as the decisive factor in driving breakthroughs in sci-tech and innovation, prompting the Party and State to roll out policies aimed at training, attracting and utilising intellectuals, experts and highly skilled workers.

FDI attraction: Time to shift from “red carpet rollout” to long-term partnership

An expert perceived that Vietnam needs to move towards a new-generation investment attraction model – one that seeks not only capital but also advanced technology, modern governance, innovation and stronger spillover effects on domestic enterprises.

Intellectual property enforcement: from periodic campaigns to 24/7 monitoring

From applying fake labels to selling counterfeits via livestream, intellectual property rights (IPR) infringements are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Property chair ‘moved to tears’ as project bottlenecks untangled

HCM City real estate developers are thrilled as Decree 147 and Resolution 29 will revive stagnant projects.

Working group on South-South cooperation in agriculture makes debut

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on May 29 held a meeting to promote Vietnam–Africa agricultural cooperation and officially launched the Working Group on South-South cooperation in agriculture.

Ho Chi Minh City affirms position as magnet for foreign investment

Ho Chi Minh City has nearly achieved its 2026 target of attracting 11 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), underlining the city’s growing attractiveness to international investors and its increasingly important role as an economic hub.