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Government pushes coal-fired power to meet rising electricity demand

Government pushes coal-fired power to meet rising electricity demand

The push to secure coal-fired power comes as Việt Nam faces mounting risks of electricity shortages, particularly in the industrialised north, where demand is rising and major generation and transmission projects have fallen behind schedule.
Việt Nam to ban imports of used smartphones, computers from 2027

Việt Nam to ban imports of used smartphones, computers from 2027

The regulation aims to prevent Việt Nam from becoming a destination for foreign electronic waste while reducing health, environmental and information security risks associated with outdated or unidentified equipment.
Deputy PM calls for export-import market diversification, better trade governance

Deputy PM calls for export-import market diversification, better trade governance

Deputy PM Phạm Gia Túc called for timely handling of trade and tariff issues and effective solutions to address trade deficit. He also asked the drafting agency to continue reviewing the scope, title and content of the draft to ensure...
Việt Nam returns to trade surplus in September but nine-month deficit persists

Việt Nam returns to trade surplus in September but nine-month deficit persists

Việt Nam mposted a trade surplus of $1.27 billion in September, with total trade of goods reaching $117.69 billion, up 7.3 per cent from August and 42.4 per cent from the same month last year.
First direct container ship from Chinas Nanning arrives in Cần Thơ

First direct container ship from China's Nanning arrives in Cần Thơ

The Nanning-Cần Thơ service is expected to operate twice a month, with a transit time of about seven days.
Meat import value surpasses 2 billion

Meat import value surpasses $2 billion

In term of volume, poultry meat and edible offal topped the list, accounting for 36.5 per cent of total meat imports, equivalent to nearly 217,371 tonnes.
Cutting logistics costs key to boosting exports

Cutting logistics costs key to boosting exports

Import-export activities has remained a bright spot for the economy in recent years, playing an important role and helping drive macroeconomic growth
Hà Nộis imports surge 41% in first eight months of 2026

Hà Nội's imports surge 41% in first eight months of 2026

Hà Nội should to strengthen domestic production capacity, raise the value added of its products and deepen its integration into supply chains with import growth significantly outpacing export growth.
Ministry proposes lowering tax exemption threshold to VNĐ100,000 for imports amid e-commerce boom

Ministry proposes lowering tax exemption threshold to VNĐ100,000 for imports amid e-commerce boom

The threshold for tax exemption is proposed to be lowered to VNĐ100,000 (US$3.8) in value or VNĐ10,000 in export tax payable per shipment.
January-August trade hit record of 770 billion

January-August trade hit record of $770 billion

The US was Việt Nam’s largest export market in the first eight months of 2026, with revenue of $122 billion, while China remained the country’s biggest source of imports, with turnover of $161.9 billion.
US soy eyes bigger role in food, aquaculture supply chains

US soy eyes bigger role in food, aquaculture supply chains

US soy is used directly in food products such as tofu, soy milk, soy skin and soy flour, while significant volumes are imported for use in feed for poultry, livestock and farmed seafood.
Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit

Vietnamese consumers develop taste for Australian, New Zealand fruit

According to statistics from the Department of Customs, in the first six months of this year, Việt Nam imported US$102.8 million worth of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Australia, up 55.7 per cent from the same period last year. Australia''s...
HCM City prioritises logistics infrastructure to raise direct import-export throughput above 80%

HCM City prioritises logistics infrastructure to raise direct import-export throughput above 80%

With measures revolving around investment in integrated logistics infrastructure, multimodal transport expansion and digital transformation acceleration, the strategy is intended to reduce logistics costs, enhance competitiveness and support sustainable growth in external trade.
Lạng Sơn told to broaden economy through industry, tourism

Lạng Sơn told to broaden economy through industry, tourism

Despite record trade and budget revenue in the first half of 2026, Lạng Sơn remains overly dependent on border commerce and must develop higher-value industry and tourism, the Prime Minister said.
Import reduction needed to allow exports to contribute to economic growth

Import reduction needed to allow exports to contribute to economic growth

The goal in the coming period is not only to maintain export growth but, more importantly, to enhance domestic production capacity, increase the localisation rate, and transform export growth into substantial economic growth.