
According to the most recent data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), credit growth reached 9.9% in the first half of 2025. Based on this momentum, experts estimate that by year-end, total credit growth could reach approximately 17–18%.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 07:11:00
As Vietnam advances toward sustainable industrial development, the focus is shifting beyond merely boosting output to embracing greater environmental and social responsibility. While the legal framework for environmental protection in industrial parks (IPs) has been established, enforcement remains inconsistent.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 07:11:00
Vietnam’s circular economy push is putting retailers at the heart of waste sorting and green consumption. Nguyen Trung Thang, vice director of the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment, talked with VIR’s Oanh Do about the key role of retailers in encouraging sustainable consumer habits.
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 07:11:00
The role of retailers is becoming increasingly important not only in adjusting business operations but also in leading sustainable consumption trends, as Vietnam faces mounting pressure from plastic pollution.
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Vietnam’s sweeping overhaul of vehicle registration fees, including a cut for motorcycles and a shift in valuation authority to local governments, is expected to reduce consumer costs, simplify tax administration, and provide a timely lift to the recovering transport sector.