KoCham raises foreign workers residence issue at VBF

KoCham raises foreign workers residence issue at VBF

The ongoing issue of residence rights of foreign workers in IZs has been raised at the VBF, highlighting the concerns of the Korean business community.
EuroCham proposes IP infringement prosecutions

EuroCham proposes IP infringement prosecutions

EuroCham has proposed strong enforcement measures to fight against serious IP infringement as it threatens the interests of businesses and consumers alike.
EuroCham highlights digitisation in trade and economic development

EuroCham highlights digitisation in trade and economic development

At the high-level session of the VBF 2023, EuroCham provided numerous recommendations to increase the attractiveness of Vietnam to international investors and to the development of a green economy through digitisation.
Beverage leaders plead for excise tax postponement

Beverage leaders plead for excise tax postponement

Key industry players are calling for the delay of increased taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks to support business recovery and ensure they do not undermine economic growth.
Employers seek clarity on easing work permit process

Employers seek clarity on easing work permit process

Foreign employers are pleading for a more straightforward process in obtaining work permits, but authorities have pointed out that ensuring a smooth process is a 2-way street.
Business community leads call to action for authorities

Business community leads call to action for authorities

Significant focus was placed on revitalising the economy, smoothing out tax issues, and ensuring a green transition at last week’s Vietnam Business Forum.
VBF asks for digitalisation of learning (Education 4.0)

VBF asks for digitalisation of learning (Education 4.0)

To encourage the continued development of Vietnam's economy, the upskilling and education of its future labour force is essential.
Vietnam aims to lead region's development on green growth

Vietnam aims to lead region's development on green growth

Investors have considered green business as a strategic advantage for competition.
Fostering ties with private sector in green growth

Fostering ties with private sector in green growth

The technical session of the VBF took place on March 17 with a theme of public-private partnerships to foster green growth.
VBF: FIEs seek IRC easement for new locations

VBF: FIEs seek IRC easement for new locations

FIEs require local authorities to loosen regulations to grant IRCs for new business locations.
VBF: Agribusiness working group recommends digital transformation

VBF: Agribusiness working group recommends digital transformation

The working group argues that Vietnamese agriculture needs to apply technology and digital transformation to create a turning point in production.
Investors of Hai Lang power plant urges retaining original schedule

Investors of Hai Lang power plant urges retaining original schedule

The group of investors of the first phase of the Hai Lang power plant insists to start commercial operations in 2026-2027, instead of 2040 as mentioned in the draft PDP8.
VBF's environmental working group proposes carbon trading system

VBF's environmental working group proposes carbon trading system

The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Environment Working Group proposed developing an emissions trading system (ETS) and a carbon credit market.
BritCham proposes solutions to boost Vietnam’s economic recovery at VBF

BritCham proposes solutions to boost Vietnam’s economic recovery at VBF

BritCham proposed the reopening of borders, liquidity, and the ability for banks to support economic growth, as well as the maintenance of policy reforms and the streamlining of administrative processes.
PM listening to recommendations for economic development

PM listening to recommendations for economic development

Hundreds of suggestions related to socioeconomic recovery and development were presented to Prime Minister Pham Duc Chinh at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) on February 21.
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