Experts said pig farming must be developed through integrated supply chains linking breeding, farming, slaughtering, processing and final products to help producers control costs, improve traceability and strengthen their ability to compete with imported meat.
The National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO) forecasts that nationwide peak demand could approach 100,000-110,000 MW by 2030, almost double current levels.
There is virtually no room for further consumer price index (CPI) increases in the remaining months of the year, and ministries, sectors and localities must focus on effective price management.
Ten of the 11 groups of consumer goods and services in the CPI basket recorded price increases in August, while food and catering services was the only group to see a decline, edging down 0.03 per cent from the previous...
The total rice export value is forecast at around US$3.94 billion for this year, down about 4 per cent from last year due to low average export prices in the first months of the year.
During January-July, the country exported 168,429 tonnes of pepper worth US$1.087 billion, a 16.1 per cent surge in volume and a 10.1 per cent climb in value compared to the same period last year.
The association particularly urged businesses to buy fragrant and high-quality varieties, such as DT8 and OM18, at prices of VNĐ7,000 (US$0.27) per kilogramme or higher.
Speaking on Monday at the Government''s regular press conference for July, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyễn Đức Chi said fears that prices would rise ahead of wages have eased in recent years following successive wage adjustments.
A key proposal is to introduce a mechanism to regulate windfall gains from differences in land values, while imposing high taxes on vacant land and property transactions conducted within a short period.
Located in the Mê Linh district, the project has an estimated preliminary investment of VNĐ100 trillion (US$3.78 billion) and is scheduled for phased development between 2026 and 2032.
The Government''s inflation target remains within reach despite mounting headwinds. Several forecasts suggest inflation can stay below 4.5 per cent this year if international oil prices continue to retreat. Extending domestic fuel tax incentives through year-end, along with stable electricity...
For the six-month period, housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recorded the biggest increase among major spending categories, rising by 6.72 per cent from a year earlier.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng has asked for flexible price management scenarios and careful assessment of inflationary impacts to keep inflation under control while supporting economic growth.