our water season 2 premieres in london bridging waterfront futures

‘Our Water’ Season 2 Premieres in London, Bridging Waterfront Futures

The global event brings Shanghai and London together to explore climate resilience and waterfront innovation.
green bond market gathers momentum

Green bond market gathers momentum

Vietnam is embracing a new era of green finance, with a stronger legal framework and rising investor interest paving the way for a vibrant, cost-efficient green bond market.
solving problems to ensure completion schedule of long thanh international airport

Solving problems to ensure completion schedule of Long Thanh International Airport

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has asked agencies to resolve any problems preventing the completion of Long Thanh International Airport.
vietnam easing rules to lure skilled foreign workers

Vietnam easing rules to lure skilled foreign workers

Vietnam’s rapid economic growth is driving demand for foreign professionals, yet existing work permit regulations pose notable administrative and strategic challenges. ASL Law’s Doan Vu Hoai Nam spoke with VIR’s Do Oanh about the complexities.
excise tax scope aspires to mitigate economic impacts

Excise tax scope aspires to mitigate economic impacts

Key proposals have been made to expand the scope of the revised Law on Special Consumption Tax, maintaining sugar-sweetened beverages and petrol in the excise tax bracket, while narrowing its application to certain categories of air conditioners.
stable businesses the goal as vat rate expected to stay

Stable businesses the goal as VAT rate expected to stay

Despite causing a dent in the state budget, the continuation of an 8 per cent VAT rate until the end of 2026 will help enterprises save costs and may be considered for likely prolongation.
household businesses hesitant in using e invoices

Household businesses hesitant in using e-invoices

A period of raising awareness and adapting to new technologies and processes should help household businesses get to grips with e-invoicing systems.
asia europe forum strengthens high tech investment

Asia-Europe forum strengthens high-tech investment

As Vietnam sharpens its focus on attracting high-quality foreign direct investment, capital flows from Europe are gathering pace, underpinned by the implementation of new-generation free trade agreements and growing investor interest in high-tech and sustainable industries.
vietnams semiconductor strength lies in its workforce

Vietnam’s semiconductor strength lies in its workforce

At a conference on digital twins for Vietnam's semiconductor workforce in Hanoi on June 12, industry experts declared Vietnamese workers to be its greatest advantage, which will be supported further by digital twin technology.
new decree positions sci tech as key driver of regional development

New decree positions sci-tech as key driver of regional development

The Vietnamese government issued a decree on June 12 to decentralise state management of science and technology to local people's committees.
vatm and swedfund sign funding agreement

VATM and Swedfund sign funding agreement

A funding agreement was signed on June 12, during the Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum held during the official visit of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Sweden, to support a new scheme aimed at exploring advanced solutions to improve air traffic management in Vietnam.
real estate rides wave of infrastructure

Real estate rides wave of infrastructure

A robust surge of infrastructure investment is enhancing regional connectivity and unlocking new growth opportunities for the real estate sector.
vietnam boasts opportunities to attract global high net worth investment

Vietnam boasts opportunities to attract global high-net-worth investment

Against a rapidly changing geopolitical and economic backdrop, global wealth flows continue to evolve as high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and businesses take a more holistic approach to location. Vietnam is emerging as a promising destination, but it must seize the moment with improved policy framework, infrastructure, and living standards.
peak energy expands in japan with solar asset acquisition

Peak Energy expands in Japan with solar asset acquisition

The deal adds 11MW of high-voltage capacity, reinforcing Peak’s renewable push in Asia.
200 smes named for vietnam national pavilion 2025

200 SMEs named for Vietnam National Pavilion 2025

Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and Alibaba.com announced the 200 standout Vietnamese businesses on June 12 that have been chosen for Vietnam National Pavilion 2025.