On August 8, Việt Nam News and Law collaborated with Vinexad to host the Green Packaging Forum – EPR Journey Towards Sustainable Value. The event spotlighted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how businesses can lead the way in building a more sustainable future.

Local VSAP LAB joint-stock company began a dedication on the first semiconductor advanced packaging laboratory project in the central city’s Software Park No 2, making it a first move in the development of the semiconductor&AI industry.

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm called for more effective measures to mobilise development resources from the financial, capital, and securities markets, as well as from the people to attract both domestic and foreign capital, and to create better funding channels for enterprises, particularly private firms.

The highest fines, from VNĐ60 million to VNĐ80 million, will be applied in cases where businesses failed to issue 50 or more invoices when selling goods or providing services, according to regulations.

The Vietnam Trade Office in Poland has urged exporters to tighten management on product quality after Polish authorities returned a 22-tonne shipment of cinnamon from Việt Nam due to mould.

Poland is seeking to expand exports of agricultural and food products to Việt Nam, aiming to capitalise on the country’s rapidly growing economy and rising consumer demand.

The adoption of EPR can help the F&B industry modernise production, reduce plastic waste, and improve its competitiveness in global markets

Việt Nam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of VNĐ295.2 quadrillion (US$11.3 trillion), or 26 times of its GDP.

In the first seven months of 2025, the province, following its merger with Thái Bình, attracted 216 new projects worth over US$6 billion, including 128 domestic projects valued at $4.6 billion and 88 foreign-invested projects worth $1.5 billion.

The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.

Việt Nam News and Law, together with government agencies and industry leaders, are promoting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to drive Việt Nam’s sustainable development.

Businesses play a central role in implementing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and promoting a circular economy to replace traditional linear models, said Nguyễn Thành Yên, deputy head of the Legal Issues and Policies Division, Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Việt Nam’s growing digital ecosystem.

After years of VinFast’s near-monopoly in the EV segment, international names are now signalling strong ambitions to tap into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Higher local costs and demand have made Vietnamese meat less competitive, boosting imports, the ministry said.

By the end of 2026, at least 10 per cent of parking spaces in existing buildings and 30 per cent in new projects in Hà Nội must have EV chargers.

To boost capital, banks are issuing dividend stocks, making private placements, and selling shares to foreign investors.

While the battery upgrades sound appealing, international experts warn that unregulated battery modifications carry significant fire and explosion risks.

At the end of the trading day, the VN-Index gained 8.1 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 1,581.81 points.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of Japan’s three largest banks, operating more than 770 branches domestically and 76 overseas. In Việt Nam, MUFG Bank has been present since 1998.