EV strategy must prioritise keeping the pace globally
By Cong Quyet
August 29, 2024 | 10:03
Under Vietnam’s vehicle industry development strategy, electric vehicles (EVs) require robust support from government policies to contribute effectively to the country’s net-zero commitment.
Supporting a green strategy for the automotive industry
By Le Xuan Nghia
August 28, 2024 | 18:58
With 6.5 million cars and 74 million motorcycles, Vietnam is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from road transport in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia. Emissions from road vehicles in the country are rising rapidly, with an average annual increase of about 15 per cent over the past decade.
Proposed VAT rule pros and cons for digital products
By Minh Da and Tan Tai
August 28, 2024 | 11:40
In alignment with the current 10-year socioeconomic development strategy in Vietnam, the draft amended VAT law is currently being developed by the Ministry of Finance, which is seeking input from businesses and business associations to finalise the draft in the near future.
Local car makers to benefit from 50 per cent registration fee cut
By VNA
August 27, 2024 | 09:02
Pent-up demand is due to push up car sales in the final months of the year, according to experts.
Vietnam on course to surpass 2023 growth results
By Thanh Dat
August 21, 2024 | 15:06
While the Vietnamese economy is projected to see lower-than-expected growth this year due to lingering headwinds caused by global geopolitical risks, the overall outlook still remains upbeat, according to analysis.
New land and housing laws expected to better allocate resources for economic growth
By VNA
August 19, 2024 | 15:51
Starting August 1, 2024, three key laws - the 2024 Land Law, the amended Housing Law, and the amended Real Estate Business Law came into effect.
Ports poised for more growth amid ferocious competition
By Patrick Lenain
August 19, 2024 | 09:28
Marine transportation is currently navigating turbulent times. Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies, notes how Vietnam’s ports are ready for progress amid the fierce competition.
Strong institutions shield emerging markets from US monetary shocks
By Hong Dung
August 16, 2024 | 09:15
Economists Donghyun Park and Irfan A. Qureshi from Asian Development Bank delve into the factors helping emerging markets to ensure financial stability.
Overcoming demographic deficits through regional worker migration
By Scott Morris and Charles Kenny
August 13, 2024 | 18:35
Much of Asia-Pacific has grown richer over the past 50 years by investing heavily in infrastructure during a period when working age populations were growing.
Legitimate businesses must not be disadvantaged with alcohol tax
By Nguyen Viet
August 12, 2024 | 11:00
The draft Law on Special Consumption Tax, including a high raise in the tax for alcohol, will have great and direct impacts on not only enterprises in the production and trading of alcohol and soft drinks, but also product chains, labour, and social security.
Strategies needed for shrimp sector to meet export target: insiders
By VNA
August 09, 2024 | 15:51
Businesses, farmers, and management authorities need to pen rational strategies in response to market changes so as to create breakthroughs and concretise the set export revenue target of 4-4.3 billion USD for the whole year, experts have said.
Malaysia, Singapore offer unique approaches to cryptocurrency supervision: experts
By VNA
August 07, 2024 | 16:00
The growth of financial technologies, including blockchains and cryptocurrencies, depends on how well the legal system can adapt. Globally, as the legal status of cryptocurrencies remains ambiguous, Malaysia and Singapore offer unique approaches to cryptocurrency supervision.
Cooperation scales up with Singapore
By Pang Te Cheng
August 07, 2024 | 11:51
Vietnam and Singapore have long enjoyed a robust bilateral relationship, characterised by deepening cooperation in economics, trade, and investment, strengthening political and people-to-people ties.
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