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Việt Nam pushes green solutions for e-commerce

Việt Nam pushes green solutions for e-commerce

Eighty per cent of online consumers believe that e-commerce has a negative or very negative impact on the environment.
Việt Nams agro-forestry-fishery exports on track to hit 65b target despite challenges

Việt Nam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports on track to hit $65b target despite challenges

Việt Nam’s agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports are expected to reach the target for 2025 of US$65 billion, a 4 per cent increase from last year, despite anticipated challenges in the remaining months, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and...
Việt Nam must turn green commitments into real action

Việt Nam must turn green commitments into real action

Prof. Dr. Bùi Quang Tuấn shares with Việt Nam News and Law his views on Việt Nam’s progress, challenges and future direction in pursuing green growth amid tightening global environmental standards.
Businesses thrive with EPR implementation

Businesses thrive with EPR implementation

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.
Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut could be VNs next billion-dollar exports

Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut could be VN’s next billion-dollar exports

Passion fruit, banana, pineapple, and coconut are emerging as Việt Nam’s next billion-dollar export items, offering strong potential to diversify the country’s fruit and vegetable sector, experts affirmed at a forum held on July 18.
Green transition barriers must be removed

Green transition barriers must be removed

The green transition in businesses is still incompatible and there are notable differences in its implementation.
Ministry proposes 20–50% cut in agricultural and environmental fees

Ministry proposes 20–50% cut in agricultural and environmental fees

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed fee reductions to the Ministry of Finance for the second half of the year, aiming to support business activities and promote online public services.
PM orders overhaul to improve business environment

PM orders overhaul to improve business environment

Authorities are expected to develop practical proposals to address existing limitations, reinforce governance standards, respond swiftly to business feedback, and eliminate obstacles that hinder enterprise development.
Special consumption tax to be imposed on petrol to meet environmental goals

Special consumption tax to be imposed on petrol to meet environmental goals

Environmental pollution is on the rise, and without imposing a tax on petrol, it will be difficult to change consumer behavior, the minister stated. A special consumption tax on petrol has been in place since 1998.
PM orders elimination of 30 per cent of unneeded business conditions

PM orders elimination of 30 per cent of unneeded business conditions

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has issued a directive urging a decisive push for administrative procedure reforms and improvements to the business environment.
General Secretary calls for eliminating at least a third of business conditions

General Secretary calls for eliminating at least a third of business conditions

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm stated that efforts should be made to eliminate at least 30 per cent of business conditions, aiming to position Việt Nam among the top three investment environments in ASEAN.
Việt Nams new fast track policies to boost high-tech investment environment set for approval.

Việt Nam's new fast track policies to boost high-tech investment environment set for approval.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng has revealed that the government''s new policies to position Việt Nam as a prime destination for high-tech investment, especially in sectors like semiconductors, will be approved this year.
Việt Nam leads global improvements in business environment: EIU report

Việt Nam leads global improvements in business environment: EIU report

The study, covering the period from 2003 to 2023, shows that Việt Nam experienced a 1.7-point rise on the index, marking the largest improvement among 82 countries evaluated.
Efforts underway in Bắc Giang to create more favourable business environment

Efforts underway in Bắc Giang to create more favourable business environment

Bắc Giang provincial leaders listened to opinions and recommendations from local businesses and entrepreneurs to address challenges and facilitate a more favourable business and investment environment.
Việt Nam establishes a healthy competitive environment

Việt Nam establishes a healthy competitive environment

Trade remedies help re-establish a healthy and fair competitive environment prevent dumping and sales of subsidised goods into Việt Nam by exporting countries.