All major export markets are putting up increasingly higher green barriers, especially related to ESG (environmental – social – governance) criteria, and Vietnamese businesses must prepare now to avoid being excluded from global supply chains, a seminar heard in HCM City on September 23.

The second priority is the upgrade of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), scheduled for October 2025.

Prime Minister Chính signed a directive setting out key tasks and solutions to promote exports and expand overseas markets.

The draft law was presented by State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor Nguyễn Thị Hồng at a National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee meeting on Monday to discuss the proposed changes.

From 2010 to 2015, the dairy herd expanded by over 15 per cent annually, turning areas such as Mộc Châu, Ba Vì, Vĩnh Tường and Củ Chi into prosperous “dairy hubs.”

In the context that room for monetary policy is narrowed due to prolonged interest rate differentials and exchange rate pressures, Việt Nam should promote the role of fiscal policy, considering it as the key tool in promoting growth.

State President Lương Cường stressed that the 30-year history of Việt Nam-US relations is a vivid testament to reconciliation and trust building, with economic, trade and investment cooperation serving as a central pillar.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, along with relevant ministries, sectors, and coastal localities were demanded to seriously implement Directive No. 32-CT/TW of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, the Government’s Resolution No. 52/NQ-CP, and relevant document and instructions on the issue.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has recently issued a document to various ministries and agencies seeking feedback on the draft decree that will regulate the criteria for determining the origin of goods with Vietnamese origin in domestic circulation.

Deputy Minister of Finance Lê Tấn Cận had a working session with Chief Executive of UK Export Finance (UKEF) Tim Reid in Hà Nội on Monday, discussing collaboration in finance – export credits, a pillar of trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính advocated for policies to boost supply and balance demand through market mechanisms, while identifying institutional and policy barriers that stifle progress.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has implemented safeguard measures on Vietnamese textiles and garments, with these measures taking effect for a period of six months.

A fixed 2 per cent annual interest rate subsidy is proposed for the private enterprises, business households and individuals on loans for green, circular economy and environmental – social – governance (ESG) projects, accroding a a draft decree by the State Bank of Việt Nam.

Huatie Vice Chairman Fan Dongtao said the firm has been implementing cooperation projects in various localities, primarily in infrastructure investment and construction, covering transport systems, urban facilities, and service complexes. It is also in discussions with Vietnamese partners to further expand its portfolio.

Equity funds in Việt Nam saw record withdrawals in August 2025, marking the strongest outflow in two years despite gains in the stock market.

In the draft amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax, the number of tax brackets is proposed to be reduced from seven to five, with the top rate of 35 per cent applying to monthly taxable income above either VNĐ80 million (US$3,160) or VNĐ100 million.

President Lương Cường lauds Warburg Pincus’s US$2 billion investment in Việt Nam, pledging continued support for foreign investors.

Continuous learning and adaptability are at the heart of Takeda’s development strategy. Digital capabilities and language proficiency are emphasised as core competencies, ensuring employees are well-prepared to navigate change and seize new opportunities.

Việt Nam and China hold vast potential to further deepen tourism and investment cooperation, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Phạm Thanh Bình stated at a forum in Beijing on Sunday.

Reaffirming the country’s consistent policy of deep international integration and building an open, transparent, and sustainable economy, State President Lương Cường stressed that Việt Nam is committed to accompanying and facilitating Costco’s investment activities, from establishing procurement centres, warehouses, and logistics networks to developing a regional distribution hub.