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Vietnam fine-tuning Extended Producer Responsibility policy to promote circular economy

Vietnam’s revised EPR framework is therefore expected to build a more comprehensive ecosystem covering collection, transportation, sorting, recycling, data management and supervision, making producers’ responsibilities closely linked to actual recycling outcomes. This will help EPR become a genuine driver of the recycling market and Vietnam’s transition toward the circular economy.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:35:00

Vietnamese firms urged to join global value chains

Vietnam should develop a strong domestic business force capable of absorbing technology, standards, management practices and market access from major corporations. At the same time, it is necessary to issue policies that encourage FIEs to actively seek, develop and use Vietnamese suppliers.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:34:00

Vietnam's economy expected to grow 11% in 2027

AFP reported that Vietnam’s economy grew 8.4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding the previous forecast of 7%. In the first half of the year, GDP expanded 8.2%, with industry and construction remaining key drivers of growth, alongside a recovery in manufacturing activity and domestic demand.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:33:00

Trade Cooperation: Strong Pillar of Vietnam-Thailand Relations

Despite global economic volatility, trade relations between Vietnam and Thailand have continued to grow, becoming a positive example of intra-ASEAN economic cooperation. As the two countries work toward their target of US$25 billion in bilateral trade, they are expanding cooperation in investment, logistics, and supply chains, creating new opportunities for businesses.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:31:00

Renewing the organisation of resources and implementation methods

A new national target programme, to be consolidated from four existing programmes and focusing on seven key groups of tasks, while eliminating intermediary layers, is what the National Assembly expects as it considers and votes to approve the issue at the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:30:00

A prominent pillar of Viet Nam-Singapore cooperation

Over more than half a century, Viet Nam-Singapore relations have become the most successful model of cooperation in ASEAN and are currently entering a broader and deeper development stage.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:29:00

Vietnamese enterprises renew development models

After 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), Viet Nam has recorded many important achievements. However, the development model has gradually revealed limitations, with growth still relying heavily on capital, natural resources and low-cost labour, while human resources, technology and innovation in some enterprises have yet to meet requirements.

Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 00:28:00