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FDI creteria for project effectiveness

Mr. Phan Huu Thang, Chairman of the Vietnam Industrial Park’s Finance Association and former Director of the Foreign Investment Agency, previously under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and now under the Ministry of Finance, spoke with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Khanh Vy about the necessity of a set of criteria issued recently on appraising, evaluating, and screening foreign investment to attract high-quality projects essential for Vietnam’s growth.

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Towards net-zero emission ports

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Import tax rates to be reduced for improvement of trade environment

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Greenhouse gas emission quotas are to be allocated

Greenhouse gas emission quotas are to be allocated to the 150 largest emitting enterprises in certain sectors under a draft decree recently reviewed by a high-level meeting.

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Ho Chi Minh City on the way to become an international financial center

Ho Chi Minh City must address its shortcomings and build upon its existing strengths if it hopes to become a prosperous international financial center.

Opportunities on offer

Mr. Frederick Chin, Head of Group Wholesale Banking and Markets at UOB, shares his insights with VET/ VnEconomy into the impressive growth of ASEAN and Vietnam and highlights their increasingly important roles in the global supply chain.

18/09/2024

To attract investment in power development

The accurate pricing of electricity to reflect inputs is becoming increasingly necessary.

16/09/2024

For sustainable production and consumption

While sustainable production is slowly taking hold around Vietnam, interest in sustainable consumption would benefit from raising awareness about what it actually means for consumers.

15/09/2024

Digital assets and legal gap

Vietnam has begun to seriously look at bridging the legal gap surrounding digital assets and consider appropriate taxation measures.

14/09/2024

Hanoi Metro’s elevated success: A million riders and a deepening French partnership

The French-backed Hanoi Metro Line No. 3 has hit a major milestone, showcasing the potential for sustainable urban transport in Vietnam.

12/09/2024

Opening ceremony held for International Technology Security & Innovation Fund

Vietnam is one of eight strategic countries selected for the Fund, which will enhance semiconductor capabilities and supply chain resilience worldwide

11/09/2024