Economy Nghi Son Refinery processes first non-Kuwaiti crude in feedstock diversification push NSRP expects to import almost 12.5 million tonnes of crude oil in 2026, producing around 9 million tonnes of petroleum products for the domestic market. 01/15/2026 20:30 | Vietnam news Domestic demand drives OCOP expansion 01/15/2026 13:47 | Vietnam news Rising FDI, investor optimism reinforce Vietnam’s appeal for inflows 01/15/2026 11:21 | Vietnam Law Vietnam defies US tariffs with robust export growth in 2025 12/18/2025 14:36 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 15:32 New decree aims to unlock green and sustainable investment in agriculture The regulation, which will replace Decree No. 57/2018/NĐ-CP, is expected to mark a strategic policy shift toward green, circular, and multi-value agricultural development that aligns with Việt Nam’s broader sustainability goals. 2 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 15:28 NDA advances sovereign blockchain and decentralised ID infrastructure The National Data Association's core direction is to develop two core technology pillars, including a national blockchain platform and a national decentralised identification system. 3 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 15:23 Việt Nam eyes to expand market for processed coffee Việt Nam targets increasing the exports of roasted and instant coffee and reach an export turnover to US$5-6 billion by 2030. 4 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 11:35 HCM City launches cashless payment festival The "Ting Ting Day" Festival on District 1’s Nguyễn Huệ pedestrian street was launched this morning (June 14) as part of the 2025 HCM City’s Cashless Day programme to promote cashless payment and the development of digital economy. 5 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 10:22 Digital overhaul is catalyst for green shift As global environmental standards become increasingly stringent, Vietnamese enterprises are under growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices - and digital technology is proving to be the catalyst that enables them to meet these demands and access international markets. 6 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 10:18 Green capital encouraged for economic development To truly accelerate green finance, experts advocate a five-party cooperation model involving the State, banks, enterprises, scientists, and farmers. 7 Vietnam news | 06/14/2025 09:39 Quảng Nam promotes tourism in Nagasaki The Culture, Sports and Tourism department is promoting the tourism potential of Quảng Nam and Đà Nẵng, localities that will merge from July, at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. 8 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 20:02 VN-Index drops below 1,320 points as oil and gas stocks cushion losses The market experienced wide intraday swings, with the session’s low nearing 1,304 points. 9 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 19:16 BRG Group proposes investment projects in Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Vietnamese multi-industry company BRG Group has proposed many large investment projects to Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Province. 10 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 17:10 Gold market to become more competitive as gold bullion monopoly ends A key proposal in the draft is to allow eligible banks and enterprises to import raw gold and produce bullion — a function that, until now, has been exclusively assigned to a single entity. 11 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 16:50 Việt Nam targets universal cloud computing adoption by 2030 One of the programme’s key targets is that by 2030, all government agencies and state-owned enterprises, 70 per cent of private businesses and over 50 per cent of the population will be using cloud computing services provided by domestic enterprises. 12 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 15:51 HCM City, AMD sign MoU on AI, technology development HCM City signed an MoU with US tech firm AMD on June 12 to boost its high-tech and AI ecosystems. 13 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 15:48 HCM City, Seoul enhance co-operation in medical tourism Thirteen medical institutions and wellness tourism companies from South Korea’s Seoul met with many healthcare and tourism organisations from HCM City to explore opportunities for collaboration in medical tourism during the 2025 Seoul Medical Tourism Roadshow, held on June 11 and 12 in HCM City. 14 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 15:41 Semicondutors, rare earth, virtual currency on list of strategic technology products The Prime Minister’s Decision No 1131/QĐ-TTg listed 10 strategic technology areas and 32 strategic technology products which aims to accelerate the country’s high-tech development. 15 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 14:41 Ninh Thuận showcases hundreds of signature products in HCM City The 2025 Ninh Thuận Product Promotion and Business Connection Week opened in HCM City on June 13, featuring more than 20 outstanding businesses, cooperatives, and production establishments from the province. 16 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 14:19 Coffee exports hit record on EU, US demand The EU remained the largest coffee export market of Việt Nam, importing more than 367,000 tonnes worth $2 billion, a rise of 10.2 per cent in volume and 81.9 per cent in value. 17 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 13:31 Bình Định Province approves VNĐ5.7 trillion wind power project The People's Committee of Bình Định Province has just approved an investment policy for the Vân Canh Bình Định Wind Power Plant project, which will now go to bidding to select investors. 18 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 11:48 Green Startup Competition 2025 launched The Business Association of High Quality Vietnamese Products and the Business Studies and Assistance Centre have launched the 2025 Green Startup Project Competition in HCM City. 19 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 11:45 Vietnamese businesses lead global shift toward AI hiring In Việt Nam, 67 per cent of business leaders prioritise productivity, but 84 per cent of employees feel too stretched to complete tasks — both above global averages of 53 and 80 per cent. 20 Vietnam news | 06/13/2025 08:04 AI plays key role for new start-up businesses AI is not just a support tool, but also a key driver in optimising marketing strategies, analysing data and crafting effective advertising campaigns. 128 129 130 131 132