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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/20/395232_park.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Panelists discuss implementing smart and sustainable industrial park models at the Việt Nam Industrial Park Forum held in HCM City on Thursday. —VNS Photo Thu Hằng</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — Domestic and international industrial parks and related stakeholders shared experiences implementing smart and sustainable industrial park models and proposed policy solutions to transition Vietnamese industrial parks from traditional models to smart and sustainable ones at the Việt Nam Industrial Park Forum held in HCM City on Thursday.Organised by the Việt Nam Industrial Zone Portal, the event themed “The Era of Advancement for Việt Nam Industrial Parks” attracted the participation of 300 senior leaders and 35 presentations.It served as a platform for nationwide industrial parks to share long-term visions, exchange practical experiences, propose initiatives, and recommend urgent solutions to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnamese industrial parks regionally and globally, focusing resources on investment promotion and attracting high-quality FDI.It connected industrial parks with investors and financial organisations to fund sustainable projects, foster cooperation between government agencies, local authorities, and international organisations with industrial parks and manufacturers, promote sustainable industrial growth and meet the common standards of major global investors.Speaking at the forum, Nguyễn Chí Toàn, deputy chairman of Việt Nam Industrial Real Estate Association, said in the context of the implementation of the National Strategy on Green Growth, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030), and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26), the transition from traditional industrial parks to green industrial parks and ecological industrial parks is an inevitable development.The development of green industrial parks aligns with the nation’s growth ambitions and the global green transition towards Net-Zero through activities to improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption and develop green spaces in industrial parks, Toàn said.Green industrial parks are often assessed based on international standards such as the world’s leading green building assessment standard LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), ISO 14001: Environmental management system, ISO 50001: Energy management system, and BCA Green Mark certification.The US$1.3 billion, 44ha factory of LEGO Group in the Việt Nam – Singapore Industrial Park III in Bình Dương Province, which is designed to be the group’s most sustainable in the world, is one of the new factories in the country that meets green and sustainable standards, he said.Nguyễn Đồng Trung, deputy director of the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Việt Nam remains an attractive destination for global investment flows.Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Việt Nam reached nearly $31.4 billion in the first eleven months of the year, up 1 per cent over the same period in 2023.FDI inflows into Việt Nam are led by high-value industries such as processing, electronics, auto components, semiconductors and green technology, he said.The country has seen a transition from attracting traditional manufacturing projects, taking advantage of low labor costs, to attracting investment flows into high-tech, specialised, and high-production capacity, he said.At the forum, experts discussed policies and laws, infrastructure transformation for sustainable development, and promoting FDI, financial markets, labor and employment, and ESG practices in industrial parks.Given the increasingly severe and pervasive impacts of climate change on global environments, economies, and societies, the transition to a low-carbon economy is highlighted not merely as an environmental imperative, but also as a significant economic opportunity, experts said.The digital revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) at its core, is widely recognised by scholars and experts as a key driver shaping the future global landscape, they said.The country had 416 industrial parks established in 61 cities and provinces with a total industrial land area of ​​around 89,000 hectares by 2023, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, of which, 296 industrial parks have come into operation. — VNS

Domestic and international stakeholders shared experiences and proposed policies to transition Vietnamese industrial parks to smart and sustainable models at a forum on HCM City.

Industrial parks to go green, adopt sustainable models: forum

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/20/395475_5039588341876642_AEON.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>AEON Vietnam expands Its business network with diverse retail formats in 2025 to meet customer needs. — Photo AEON Vietnam</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — Identifying Việt Nam as its second most important market after Japan, AEON Group continues to intensify its business investments.AEON Vietnam’s business strategy focuses on enhancing customer touchpoints and brand visibility. Specifically, the company will expand its business network with various retail models, including opening the AEON Tân An Shopping Mall, department stores, supermarkets, medium and small-sized supermarkets and speciality stores nationwide in 2025.To realise its expansion plans, AEON Vietnam continually implements nationwide recruitment drives, recognising workforce development as a core factor alongside business growth. The company aims to contribute to building a high-quality workforce for the retail sector and support Việt Nam's sustainable development goals.In 2024, AEON Vietnam inaugurated new business locations across the north, central, and south regions, while organising three mass recruitment and several other focused recruitment programmes, attracting tens of thousands of applicants nationwide.From now until 2030, AEON Vietnam will continue to scale up operations and enhance workforce recruitment. In 2025 alone, the company plans to hire nearly 5,000 full-time and part-time employees, offering diverse career opportunities for talents in the retail industry.In addition, AEON Vietnam aims to develop its next-generation leadership team to achieve its medium-term business development goals, creating advancement opportunities for current employees.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/20/395476_5039589305718177_xuan%20thuy.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>AEON Xuân Thủy mass recruitment attracts thousands of applicants. — Photo AEON Vietnam</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>With the direction “Nourish to Flourish”, AEON Vietnam fosters a working environment based on three core pillars: Sustainable Career Development, Sustainable Working Culture, and Sustainable Business Development.At AEON Vietnam, training is the most significant benefit the company offers its talents. To develop a high-quality workforce for Việt Nam's retail industry and local communities, AEON Vietnam enables employees to take on multiple roles, enhance their skills, and cultivate leadership capabilities, preparing them as future successors. Employees can actively choose their career development paths, from generalists to specialists.With a large workforce, AEON Vietnam identifies coaching culture as a critical factor in its talent development strategy and workplace culture. This culture encourages individuals to unlock their potential, share ideas, think creatively and maximise their capabilities. AEON Vietnam’s coaching programmes are flexibly designed to suit the unique needs of each individual and team, empowering employees to showcase their strengths confidently.Through relentless efforts and strong commitments, AEON Vietnam was honoured with the ICF Coaching Impact Awards 2024 in Athens, Greece in October. — BIZHUB.VN

From now until 2030, AEON Vietnam will continue to scale up operations and enhance workforce recruitment.

AEON Vietnam boosts recruitment and expansion in 2025

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/20/395485_5039609497113442_vna-potal-ky-hop-lan-thu-7-uy-ban-hon-hop-viet-nam-nhat-ban-7767934.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Điền (right) and Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Muto Yoji. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>TOKYO – Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Điền, and Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Muto Yoji co-chaired the 7th meeting of the Việt Nam-Japan Joint Committee on Industry, Trade and Energy Cooperation in Tokyo on Friday.During the meeting, the two ministers expressed their satisfaction with significant achievements in bilateral cooperation since the previous meeting held in Việt Nam in November last year. They reaffirmed the importance of the joint committee mechanism in addressing business challenges, promoting investment and trade exchange, enhancing supply chain resilience, developing a digital economy, and advancing renewable energy and low-carbon emissions.The ministers affirmed directions for future bilateral cooperation.In the industrial sector, Muto emphasised that Vietnam plays a vital role in the global supply chain for Japanese companies, and both sides will collaborate to enhance the stability of this supply chain toward future economic growth.They welcomed the launch of the Việt Nam-Japan Joint Initiative in the new era in March this year, building on the objectives of the previous Vietnam technology innovation partnership. Both ministers expressed their hope for further progress in Việt Nam's industrialisation and modernisation efforts, aiming to become a high-income nation by 2045.At Điền's request, Muto affirmed his commitment to encouraging and supporting Japanese businesses to increase investments in Việt Nam, and enhancing industrial workforce training, particularly in semiconductor.Besides, Việt Nam proposed Japan share its experience and support technology transfer related to high-speed rail construction, enabling Vietnamese companies to gradually master technology and enhance their capabilities.Regarding the trade sector, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to creating a free, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent and stable trade and investment environment and an open market, and maintaining a rules-based multilateral system within the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework. They welcomed the outcomes of the 13th WTO ministerial conference and reiterated their commitment to continuing to reform the WTO.Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region, and mutual support and close coordination within the multilateral framework for economic and trade cooperation, of which both countries are members. In particular, they emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), while affirming that both countries will continue to work closely with each other and other members within the framework of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to ensure the negotiation process on remaining IPEF issues achieves favourable results.The ministers discussed and agreed on several measures to enhance cooperation aimed at improving bilateral trade volume, promoting trade activities, connecting logistics, and developing e-commerce and the digital economy - essential trends in the 4th Industrial Revolution.Regarding the energy sector, they welcomed the achievements of the second Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Conference and the second AZEC Summit, affirming AZEC plays a crucial role in promoting emission reductions and enhancing regional cooperation to achieve economic development goals and address climate change.Minister Điền suggested Japan continue supporting Việt Nam in implementing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), selecting suitable specific projects to jointly refine financial and technological mechanisms.The two ministers welcomed Việt Nam's announcement to restart nuclear power plant construction projects to ensure national energy security. Japan, with its advanced technology and high safety standards, is ready to support Việt Nam in rebuilding nuclear power plants and training high-quality human resources in the nuclear energy sector.They also discussed and agreed on measures to enhance cooperation in specific energy areas, such as decarbonisation in industrial parks and supply chains, and support Việt Nam in improving energy efficiency and power regulation.The ministers adopted the joint statement of the meeting and instructed their officials to discuss and finalise plans for implementing the specific cooperation contents they had agreed.Earlier, on Thursday, as part of the official visit to Japan, the delegation from Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan co-organised the Việt Nam-Japan Business Forum. — VNS

During the meeting, the two ministers expressed their satisfaction with significant achievements in bilateral cooperation since the previous meeting held in Việt Nam in November last year. They reaffirmed the importance of the joint committee mechanism in addressing business challenges, promoting investment and trade exchange, enhancing supply chain resilience, developing a digital economy, and advancing renewable energy and low-carbon emissions.

7th Việt Nam-Japan Joint Committee meeting on industry, trade, energy cooperation held in Tokyo

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/13/393963_5033604603274671_khu-cong-nghiep-4633.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The first pharmaceutical–biological industrial park in Vietnam will be built in Thai Binh province, spanning ​​over 345 hectares. — Photo: baophapluat.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>THÁI BÌNH — Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the northern province of Thái Bình have exceeded US$1 billion for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to local authorities.Last year, the province attracted nearly $3 billion in FDI, with the LNG thermal power plant project making up a significant share of $1.99 billion. Located on the northeastern coast of Việt Nam, Thái Bình is part of the Hà Nội - Hải Phòng - Quảng Ninh strategic development triangle, and sits at the centre of the northern coastal economic zone, making it ideal for investment.Along with organising various investment promotion activities abroad, the locality has hosted many domestic and international corporations exploring investment opportunities there.The Thái Bình Economic Zone, spanning more than 30,580 hectares, and located near Cat Bi International Airport (35km away) and Lạch Huyện International Port (50km) in Hải Phòng city, has attracted numerous big investors. Since 2021, many new industrial zones have been established like Liên Ha Thai, Hai Long, and VSIP Thái Bình. Nguyễn Quang Hùng, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, said that the locality prioritises investors with strong capabilities, advanced technology, and high-value projects that would contribute significantly to its economic development.The official said that Thái Bình plans to strengthen efforts to improve the business environment, address challenges that hinder investment, and promote production, while supporting investors and improving its infrastructure system.Thái Bình aims to become a leading industrial centre in the Red River Delta by 2030, with a thriving economy and a sustainable environment by 2050. — VNS

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the northern province of Thai Binh have exceeded US$1 billion for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to local authorities.

Thái Bình enjoys another successful year in FDI attraction

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/12/388497_UKVFTA.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Containers at Cái MépThị Vải Port in Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Province. New trade policies of the UK’s Labour government are expected to significantly help Việt Nam’s export to this market. VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>New trade policies of the UK’s Labour government will significantly facilitate Việt Nam’s export to this market, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) has said.They urged Vietnamese firms to focus on improving competitiveness to better exploit opportunities from the UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).Vũ Việt Thành at the MIT European-American Markets Department has pointed out noticeable trade policies of the UK’s Labour government, which came back to power after 14 years in July and how these policies might impact trade with Việt Nam.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the UK will not rejoin either the EU, the single market or the customs union. However, the UK is keen to improve relations with the EU and has announced a review of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) due in 2025-26.Labour’s election manifesto outlined a veterinary agreement, also known as a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, as one of three specific areas to improve the UK’s trading relationship with the EU, in addition to mutual recognition of professional qualifications and easing restrictions on touring artists.With regard to the veterinary agreement, the party said that it aimed to prevent unnecessary border checks and help tackle the cost of food.Thành said that the agreement would clearly benefit the UK, whose trade has been heavily affected by the imposition of post-Brexit border controls.Findings by the UK Research and Innovation’s academic think tank, the UK in a Changing Europe, showed that while the EU continued to be the biggest market for UK agri-food, accounting for 67 per cent of the value of sales in 2022, exports in this sector contracted by five per cent between 2019 and 2022.The agreement could lead to a 22.5 per cent increase in UK agri-food exports to the EU and a 5.6 per cent increase in imports, which would translate to a ‘small boost’ of 2 billion GB pounds (US$2.5 billion) for UK agri-food exporters.For Việt Nam, the policy of improving trading relations with the EU of the UK Government would not affect the relations of Việt Nam with the UK nor the EU, Thành said.In case the agreement is implemented, Vietnamese goods would benefit from the reduction of intermediate stages or inspection costs when exported to third-party territories, he said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/12/388496_UKVFTA.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Shrimp processed for export. A veterinary agreement between the UK and EU will benefit Vietnamese goods from the reduction of stages or inspection costs when exported to third-party territories. VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Sinh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The UKVFTA had helped ensure access for Vietnamese agricultural products to the UK market, thus there was huge potential for export expansion, he said.Thành also said that the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was also among the main priorities of the UK Government.“The UKVFTA and CPTPP will create a strong impetus to accelerate the bilateral economic, trade and investment relationship between Việt Nam and the UK,” he said.Besides obvious benefits in trade and investment, the agreements would promote deeper integration of supply chains.“The UKVFTA and CPTPP will increase the attractiveness of both Việt Nam and the UK in sourcing each other’s inputs, thereby products can be eligible for preferential tariffs from other CPTPP countries,” Thành said.The agreements also help facilitate business between the two countries through increasing security for investors and resolving disputes during investment and business process while generating more growth potential as the Indo-Pacific is forecast to account for around half of the world’s middle-class consumers over the next few decades, according to Thành.Việt Nam and the UK can also directly participate in establishing CPTPP rules which are considered to be the most modern and advanced in the world.While there is spacious potential to enhance trade cooperation with the UK, Vietnamese firms should focus on improving competitiveness to be able to grasp opportunities for expansion, experts have said.The former trade counsellor of Việt Nam to the UK, Nguyễn Cảnh Cường, said that it was important to build a production chain and strictly control the entire production process, ensure origin traceability, quality and food hygiene and safety to meet requirements of the UK market.Vietnamese producers and exporters must also increase the application of science and technology as well as investment in deep processing system to optimise the production process and enhance quality and added value for products towards international standards and creating competitive advantage.“To export to the UK, Vietnamese firms need plans to research the market and approach importers, distribution channels and retail systems,” Cường said, urging attention to brand building, product label design and packaging and suitableness to British sustainable shopping behaviours.Experts also urged companies to regularly update regulations about sanitary and phytosanitary measures, certificates of origin (C/O), tariff preferences, marking and labelling to make preparations for compliance and avoid unnecessary problems when exporting to the UK.There are various sources for firms to get market information and see the latest policies and regulations such as Trade Map of the International Trade Centre (ITC), Việt Nam FTA portal at the address https://fta.gov.vn/, the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s e-portals https://goglobal.moit.gov.vn/ and https://connectviet.moit.gov.vn/ or from the Việt Nam trade offices abroad.SPS notifications are updated by SPS offices of Việt Nam and the World Trade Organization.After three years of enforcement, the UKVFTA has contributed to promoting the bilateral trade between Việt Nam and the UK with an average growth rate of 8.9 per cent per year, an impressive figure in the context that exports to other major markets in the EU saw double digit declines.The ministry’s statistics showed that the bilateral trade between Việt Nam and the US reached nearly $6.3 billion in the first nine months of this year, up 18.8 per cent over the same period last year.According to ITC Trade Map, Việt Nam was a large exporter of many products to the UK, such as footwear, with a market share of 25.6 per cent, cashew nuts 88.9 per cent, fishery products 5.7 per cent, coffee 8.4 per cent, and garments 5 per cent. VNS

Vietnamese goods will benefit from the reduction of intermediate stages or inspection costs when exported to third-party territories, according to experts.

New trade policies of the UK Government to ease Việt Nam's exports

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/12/12/393163_5030936591006321_image.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Workers from a cosmetics store based in Thủ Đức City pack products for online shoppers. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s B2C e-commerce market in 2024 has experienced growth of 18-20 per cent in the first ten months of 2024.It has been projected by 2025, the country’s e-commerce market will surpass US$25 billion, according to a report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).The report said 116 foreign suppliers have registered, declared and paid taxes through the electronic portal for foreign suppliers, contributing to a total revenue of VNĐ19.8 trillion. Direct revenue from declarations via the portal this year has reached VNĐ8.7 trillion, marking a 26 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.Notable platforms, such as Google, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, TikTok, Netflix and Apple, are included in this figure.Over the past few years, e-commerce in Việt Nam has established itself as a leader in the digital economy. Despite ongoing global and regional challenges, Việt Nam's e-commerce sector has continued to grow impressively, with annual growth rates averaging 18-25 per cent.In 2023, e-commerce saw a growth rate of 25 per cent, with a revenue of $20.5 billion. It is projected that in 2024, the market will exceed $25 billion.In addition to domestic e-commerce platforms like Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, Tiki and Sendo, the market is now seeing the entry of cross-border platforms such as Temu and Shein. These platforms are also required to declare and pay taxes as foreign suppliers.To accelerate infrastructure development, the MoIT has partnered with various ministries, local authorities, and businesses to establish standards for trade infrastructure, with a particular focus on e-commerce infrastructure. These efforts are aimed at supporting the digital economy and contributing to the creation of new development spaces.The ministry has also launched the Vietnam Electronic Contract Development Hub, designed to help organisations, businesses, and individuals manage and process electronic contracts. In addition, they have developed and implemented KeyPay, a platform that facilitates the development of a national e-commerce payment system and infrastructure to support public administration services. KeyPay has assisted several government departments in overcoming challenges related to implementing online payments for public services.KeyPay further contributes to the development of e-commerce by promoting G2B (government-to-business) and G2C (government-to-consumer) transactions and fostering the adoption of cashless payments among individuals and businesses.To further support the digital economy, the MoIT continues to review and guide businesses and individuals with e-commerce websites or applications to ensure compliance with Decree 85/2021/NĐ-CP. They also provide assistance to businesses in upgrading their online portals to meet new regulatory requirements.Additionally, the ministry supports businesses in applying digital technologies and e-commerce in their operations, while also offering solutions for managing export and import documentation (ecosys.gov.vn). Efforts are also being made to promote domestic product consumption and cross-border e-commerce exports.The ministry is preparing to present a plan for the national e-commerce system's development for the 2026-30 period to the Prime Minister. It also plans to facilitate data sharing between ministries and localities and collaborate with the National Steering Committee 389, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), and other agencies to combat counterfeit, fake, and substandard goods.Ongoing efforts include enhancing cooperation with market management agencies, the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Department under the MPS and other governmental bodies to inspect, monitor, and ensure adherence to e-commerce regulations.Furthermore, the ministry is committed to raising awareness about fraud and unethical practices in e-commerce and organising initiatives to further promote e-commerce and the digital economy with events such as National Online Shopping Week and e-commerce advisory programmes for students across the country continue to be a key focus. — VNS

It has been projected by 2025, the country’s e-commerce market will surpass US$25 billion, according to a report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

B2C e-commerce market in bloom

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Với chúng tôi, việc này giúp các sản phẩm xanh trở nên dễ tiếp cận, hấp dẫn hơn đối với người tiêu dùng, tăng tính cạnh tranh so với những sản phẩm khác.Số hóa 100% dịch vụ với khách hàng: 100% các quy trình dịch vụ với khách hàng của chúng tôi đều được số hóa hoàn toàn, bao gồm toàn bộ các khâu trong hành trình khách hàng từ đăng ký khoản vay, thẩm định cho tới quản lý khoản vay.Bên cạnh đó, các sản phẩm của chúng tôi cũng thể hiện tinh thần chuyển đổi số một cách toàn diện. Ví dụ như như sản phẩm mua trước trả sau Home PayLater, đồng hành cùng khách hàng trong cuộc sống hàng ngày từ những khoản chi tiêu nhỏ nhất, giúp giải pháp tài chính trở nên tiện lợi và dễ tiếp cận hơn đối với các đối tượng khách hàng đa dạng, đặc biệt là các bạn trẻ.Với việc áp dụng công nghệ số vào sản phẩm và quy trình, chúng tôi không chỉ mang đến cho khách hàng trải nghiệm liền mạch, mà còn giúp giảm tác động tiêu cực lên môi trường từ những từ hoạt động kinh doanh.Hỗ trợ chuyển đổi sinh kế bền vững: 10 năm trở lại đây, chúng tôi triển khai sáng kiến hỗ trợ cộng đồng Home for Life. Qua đó, chúng tôi cung cấp vốn tài chính cho các phụ nữ có hoàn cảnh khó khăn trên cả nước có ý tưởng sản xuất kinh doanh xanh. Đồng thời, tổ chức các lớp đào tạo kiến thức quản lý tài chính và phối hợp với các đối tác cung cấp kiến thức và kỹ năng về sinh kế bền vững cho các hộ dân này. Từ đó, chương trình của chúng tôi đã giúp rất nhiều phụ nữ trên cả nước nâng cao thu nhập, chuyển đổi sinh kế theo hướng xanh, bền vững hơn.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/27/17/taichinh20241127171007.webp?rt=202411300912" alt="Hoàn thiện khuôn khổ pháp lý để 'khơi dòng' tài chính xanh"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Công tác tư vấn và hỗ trợ khách hàng tiếp cận tài chính xanh được Home Credit chú trọng. Ảnh: Home Credit</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Khi triển khai các sản phẩm và dịch vụ tài chính xanh, Home Credit nói riêng và ngành tài chính tiêu dùng nói chung đã gặp phải những khó khăn, thách thức gì, thưa ông?Thách thức đầu tiên là chưa có cơ chế, quy định riêng về tài chính xanh với đặc thù của ngành tài chính tiêu dùng: Hiện tại, các quy định và khung đánh giá các tiêu chí cấp tín dụng xanh chủ yếu dành cho các dự án lớn, dự án công nghiệp, dự án thương mại chứ chưa có quy định liên quan đến tín dụng xanh dành cho mục đích cho vay tiêu dùng cá nhân.Do đó, các hoạt động của chúng tôi hiện đang được thực hiện chủ yếu dựa trên ý chí và định hướng về phát triển bền vững của doanh nghiệp, chứ chưa thể mở rộng quy mô hỗ trợ tín dụng xanh cho người tiêu dùng, cũng như chưa thể đo lường và đánh giá được hiệu quả chính xác của tài chính xanh trong lĩnh vực tiêu dùng.Thách thức thứ hai là nhận thức và nhu cầu của người tiêu dùng còn hạn chế: Nhiều người tiêu dùng, đặc biệt là ở các khu vực nông thôn hoặc nhóm chưa tiếp cận đầy đủ tài chính, chưa nhận thức được toàn diện lợi ích của các sản phẩm xanh và thường vẫn còn xu hướng ưu tiên chi phí hơn tính bền vững.Điều này đòi hỏi chúng tôi phải đầu tư đáng kể vào các chiến dịch giáo dục và nâng cao nhận thức để thúc đẩy nhu cầu đối với các giải pháp tài chính xanh.Ở góc độ doanh nghiệp, ông có đề xuất gì với cơ quan quản lý nhà nước để tín dụng xanh (trong đó có tín dụng cá nhân) phát triển tương xứng với tiềm năng hơn 100 triệu dân của Việt Nam?Chúng tôi xin đề xuất 2 giải pháp để thúc đẩy tín dụng xanh với thị trường tiêu dùng trong nước với nhiều tiềm năng như sau:Về phía cơ quan quản lý có thể cân nhắc xây dựng một cơ chế riêng cho các khoản tín dụng tiêu dùng xanh, các khoản vay hỗ trợ sinh kế và phát triển bền vững. Đồng thời, có thể đưa ra các hướng dẫn chi tiết hơn về các đối tượng, danh mục và phạm vi được nhận các khoản tín dụng này.Bên cạnh đó, cần xây dựng khung đánh giá, đo lường hiệu quả của tài chính tiêu dùng xanh cũng như các khoản cho vay hỗ trợ sinh kế và phát triển bền vững cho khách hàng cá nhân.Xin cảm ơn ông!Thảo Nguyên&nbsp;

Khung pháp lý về tài chính xanh vẫn còn nhiều hạn chế, gây khó khăn cho các tổ chức tín dụng trong việc triển khai các sản phẩm và dịch vụ liên quan...

Hoàn thiện khuôn khổ pháp lý để 'khơi dòng' tài chính xanh

Việc nghiên cứu và triển khai <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/dien-hat-nhan.topic">điện hạt nhân</a> tại Việt Nam, đặc biệt là tái khởi động các dự án Nhà máy Điện hạt nhân (ĐHN) Ninh Thuận, đang được xem xét như một chiến lược quan trọng để đảm bảo an ninh năng lượng quốc gia và đáp ứng yêu cầu phát triển kinh tế bền vững trong bối cảnh hiện nay. Quyết sách này đã được Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm đề cập, định hướng gần đây nhằm góp phần xây dựng và phát triển nền kinh tế độc lập, tự chủ.Bối cảnh năng lượng Việt Nam và sự cấp thiết của điện hạt nhânHiện nay, Việt Nam đang đối mặt với nhu cầu tiêu thụ điện ngày càng tăng, dự kiến tổng công suất hệ thống điện sẽ cần bổ sung khoảng 70 GW vào năm 2030 và từ 400-500 GW vào năm 2050.Trong khi đó, các nguồn năng lượng truyền thống như than đá và thủy điện đã hạn chế về cả trữ lượng và có những tác động môi trường. Năng lượng tái tạo, dù phát triển mạnh mẽ, vẫn chưa đủ để đáp ứng một cách ổn định và lâu dài cho nền kinh tế đang phát triển nhanh.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/28/08/z6076289007665-1d5a614fde28785dd764c455a7c6de1120241128085750.webp?rt=202411300917" alt="Tái khởi động điện hạt nhân: Quyết sách chiến lược vì tương lai năng lượng Việt Nam"></figure>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm phát biểu khai mạc Hội nghị Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng khóa XIII vào sáng ngày 25/11. Ảnh: Thống Nhất - TTXVN</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Trước thực tế đó, tại Hội nghị Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng khóa XIII vào sáng ngày 25/11, <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/tong-bi-thu-to-lam.topic">Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm</a> đã khẳng định: “Chúng ta nhìn thấy trước mắt là tình trạng thiếu hụt năng lượng ngay cả khi đã triển khai Quy hoạch điện VIII, vì vậy việc tái khởi động nghiên cứu sử dụng vấn đề điện hạt nhân hiện nay là rất cần thiết để chuẩn bị cho tương lai". Phát biểu này thể hiện sự nhất quán trong chính sách năng lượng của Đảng và Nhà nước, đồng thời mở ra cơ hội để đánh giá tiềm năng các dự án đã từng bị tạm dừng.Điện hạt nhân, đã được chứng minh là nguồn cung cấp điện nền ổn định và chi phí sản xuất cạnh tranh, sẽ là giải pháp hợp lý để đa dạng hóa nguồn cung cấp điện và giảm sự phụ thuộc vào năng lượng hóa thạch.Trên thế giới, điện hạt nhân cũng đang nhận được sự chú ý trở lại. Đến tháng 8/2024, đã có 415 lò hạt nhân năng lượng vận hành, 62 lò đang được xây dựng tại 32 quốc gia. Thêm vào đó, 20 quốc gia khác đang xem xét triển khai điện hạt nhân để đáp ứng các mục tiêu về năng lượng và khí hậu. Trong bối cảnh đó, việc Việt Nam tái khởi động chương trình điện hạt nhân không chỉ phù hợp với xu thế mà còn khẳng định vị thế trong chuỗi cung ứng công nghiệp năng lượng toàn cầu.Tiềm năng và lợi thếMột lợi thế của Việt Nam khi tái khởi động điện hạt nhân là Dự án Nhà máy ĐHN Ninh Thuận 1 và 2, đã từng được khởi động từ những năm 2010 nhưng sau đó tạm dừng vào năm 2016. Trong quá trình thực hiện, các tiêu chuẩn quốc tế cao nhất về an toàn hạt nhân đã được bàn thảo, xem xét. Địa điểm xây dựng cũng được lựa chọn kỹ lưỡng (vị trí cao trình 12–15m so với mực nước biển) trên cơ sở tham khảo kinh nghiệm từ sự cố nhà máy điện hạt nhân ở Fukushima (Nhật Bản), đảm bảo không bị ảnh hưởng bởi động đất hay sóng thần. Công nghệ hạt nhân thế hệ III+ như AES-2006, AP1000 và ATMEA1 được ưu tiên với các chỉ số an toàn vượt xa khuyến cáo của Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế (IAEA).Đặc biệt, các nhà khoa học Việt Nam đã tham gia tích cực vào việc nghiên cứu độc lập về địa chất và sự an toàn, chứng minh rằng các địa điểm được chọn tại Ninh Thuận là hoàn toàn phù hợp. Điều này cho thấy năng lực khoa học kỹ thuật trong nước đã sẵn sàng để tiếp cận công nghệ hiện đại, từ đó đảm bảo tính tự chủ trong việc phát triển năng lượng hạt nhân.Theo các chuyên gia đánh giá, việc sử dụng các địa điểm đã được nghiên cứu ở Ninh Thuận để phát triển, xây dựng điện hạt nhân trong thời gian tới là rất thuận lợi, tiết kiệm được thời gian và chi phí trong việc nghiên cứu, khảo sát, lựa chọn địa điểm.Tính đúng đắn trong bối cảnh hiện nayTái khởi động điện hạt nhân không chỉ là câu chuyện về năng lượng mà còn mang ý nghĩa chiến lược cho an ninh quốc gia. Thực tế, các quốc gia như Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc và Trung Quốc đều đã và đang gia tăng tỉ trọng năng lượng hạt nhân trong cơ cấu điện năng của mình để đối phó với các thách thức tương tự.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/112024/28/08/z6076288992128-4ce1744898b55ffbbf2c2dc04866db5020241128085839.webp?rt=202411300917" alt="Tái khởi động điện hạt nhân: Quyết sách chiến lược vì tương lai năng lượng Việt Nam"></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Tái khởi động điện hạt nhân không chỉ là câu chuyện về năng lượng mà còn mang ý nghĩa chiến lược cho an ninh quốc gia. - Ảnh minh hoạ (IT)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Ngoài ra, việc tái triển khai dự án điện hạt nhân sẽ tạo điều kiện để Việt Nam tiến xa hơn trong cuộc Cách mạng công nghiệp 4.0, khi công nghệ hạt nhân không chỉ dừng lại ở sản xuất điện mà còn đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc giúp Việt Nam nâng cao tiềm lực khoa học - công nghệ quốc gia, tham gia vào chuỗi cung ứng công nghiệp điện hạt nhân.Để đảm bảo thành công cho các dự án điện hạt nhân trong tương lai, Chính phủ cần tiếp tục duy trì cơ chế đặc thù, tạo hành lang pháp lý thuận lợi để thu hút các nhà đầu tư nước ngoài, thúc đẩy nghiên cứu khoa học và phát triển nguồn nhân lực. Đặc biệt, cần hình thành cơ quan chuyên trách để quản lý và triển khai dự án một cách bài bản. Đồng thời, cần đẩy mạnh truyền thông nhằm nâng cao nhận thức của công chúng về lợi ích và an toàn của điện hạt nhân, giảm thiểu các lo ngại không đáng có.Quyết định tái khởi động điện hạt nhân chắn chắn sẽ là một bước đi mới giúp Việt Nam vừa đáp ứng nhu cầu năng lượng ngày càng cao, vừa thực hiện được cam kết đạt phát thải ròng bằng 0 vào năm 2050; đồng thời là nền tảng để Việt Nam xây dựng một nền kinh tế xanh, hiện đại và bền vững trong tương lai.Thế Duy&nbsp;

Việc nghiên cứu và triển khai điện hạt nhân tại Việt Nam, tái khởi động các dự án được xem là chiến lược hết sức quan trọng.

Tái khởi động điện hạt nhân: Quyết sách chiến lược vì tương lai năng lượng Việt Nam

Áp dụng thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt với đồ uống có đường là một trong những nội dung được quan tâm tại Dự thảo Luật Thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt (sửa đổi) đang được Bộ Tài chính xin ý kiến và ngày 27/11 vừa qua Quốc hội cũng đã thảo luận ở Hội trường với nhiều ý kiến trái chiều.Có thể nhận thấy, sau rất nhiều hội thảo góp ý Dự thảo Luật thuế Tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với rượu, bia, nước giải khát, dự án Luật Thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt (sửa đổi) trình Quốc hội hầu như không có sự thay đổi so với dự thảo trước đó. Riêng với nước giải khát có đường, theo dự thảo, nước giải khát theo tiêu chuẩn Việt Nam có hàm lượng đường trên 5g/100ml quy định mức thuế suất là 10% do đây là mặt hàng mới bổ sung vào đối tượng chịu thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt.Thực tế, xuất phát từ mục đích điều tiết thu nhập, hướng dẫn sản xuất, tiêu dùng, thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt là một công cụ quan trọng giúp Nhà nước điều tiết nền kinh tế và tạo ra nguồn thu lớn cho ngân sách nhà nước. Ngoài ra, mục đích của <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/thue-tieu-thu-dac-biet.topic">thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt </a>cũng nhằm hạn chế những mặt hàng không khuyến khích sử dụng như: Thuốc lá, rượu bia, đồ uống có đường, sử dụng nhiên liệu xăng, dầu,…Từ thực tiễn đó, việc <a href="https://congthuong.vn/chu-de/bo-tai-chinh.topic">Bộ Tài chính</a> đề xuất đánh thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt với đồ uống có đường nhằm mục đích kiểm soát béo phì, các bệnh lây nhiễm phần nào có thể coi là đề xuất hợp lý, tuy nhiên, không dễ.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://cdn.congthuong.vn/stores/news_dataimages/2024/092024/21/15/giia-khat2-16843105989282132846921-17105050805551380153544-063220240921152044.webp?rt=202411300909" alt="Việc áp dụng thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với đồ uống có đường (thuế đường) đã trở thành một xu hướng toàn cầu trong những năm gần đây,"></figure>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Việc áp dụng thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với đồ uống có đường đang có nhiều ý kiến trái chiều. Ảnh: H.M</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Việc áp thuế đối với mặt hàng này hiện vẫn tiếp tục được các đại biểu quốc hội, chuyên gia, doanh nghiệp quan tâm. Nhiều ý kiến, kiến nghị không đưa vào diện chịu thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt 10%. Bởi chưa đủ cơ sở khoa học chứng minh việc áp thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với nước giải khát có đường hiệu quả trong việc kiểm soát tỷ lệ thừa cân, béo phì, tạo ra sự bất bình đẳng giữa các ngành hàng.Về vấn đề này, nhìn từ quốc tế, hiện đã có hơn 100 quốc gia đánh thuế đối với đồ uống có đường nhằm ngăn chặn tình trạng thừa cân và các bệnh liên quan. Đơn cử, Mexico là một trong những quốc gia tiêu thụ đồ uống có đường cao nhất thế giới và cũng là nước có tỷ lệ người béo phì cao nhất, đã áp thuế 1 Peso (gần 500 đồng) đối với 1 lít đồ uống có đường từ năm 2014. Khoản thuế này đã khiến giá nước giải khát có đường tăng khoảng 11% và giảm 37% số lượng tiêu thụ.Hay như tại Anh, từ tháng 4/2018 đã đánh thuế hai mức đối với đồ uống có đường. Nếu đồ uống có chứa từ 5 - 8 gram đường/100 ml sẽ phải chịu mức thuế là 0,18 Bảng (gần 6.000 đồng) mỗi lít. Còn tại Thái Lan, quốc gia này đã áp thuế đồ uống có đường từ tháng 9/2017. Nếu đồ uống có trên 14 gram đường/100 ml sẽ chịu thuế lên tới 5 Baht/lít (khoảng 3.500 đồng/lít).Tuy nhiên, thực tế không phải quốc gia nào cũng thành công trong áp thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với đồ uống có đường, đồng thời thực tiễn cũng thể hiện, tại các quốc gia như: Thái Lan, Ấn Độ, Na Uy, Phần Lan, Mehico, tỷ lệ thừa cân béo phì vẫn tiếp tục tăng, mặc dù tiêu thụ nước giải khát có đường giảm. Trong khi đó các quốc gia khác như: Nhật Bản, Singapore hay Trung Quốc không áp dụng chính sách thuế này, tỷ lệ thừa cân, béo phì lại được kiểm soát tốt.Thậm chí, tại Đan Mạch, sau khi áp dụng chính sách thuế nêu trên gây ra nhiều hệ luỵ nghiêm trọng, bởi khi áp thuế, người Đan Mạch đã sang thị trường khác để mua nước giải khát với giá thấp hơn. Mặt khác, việc áp thuế này đã khiến Đan Mạch giảm 5.000 việc làm. Vì vậy, Chính phủ Đan Mạch đã bỏ thuế đồ uống có đường.Vậy, câu hỏi đặt ra, nếu áp dụng chính sách thuế đối với đồ uống có đường, khả năng Việt Nam có xảy ra những hệ luỵ tương tự? Trong khi, đề xuất này được đánh giá là "cú sốc" tới ngành sản xuất nước giải khát, làm chậm quá trình phục hồi và tăng trưởng của ngành và các ngành công nghiệp phụ trợ.Điều đáng nói, về mặt pháp lý, từ năm 2003 đến nay, Luật Thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đã 5 lần sửa đổi (vào các năm 2003, 2005, 2008, 2014 và 2016). Song, nhiều ý kiến luật sư cho rằng, Luật Thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt càng sửa... càng rối, gây bất ổn cho môi trường pháp lý, thể chế và kinh doanh, tác động tiêu cực doanh nghiệp cũng như nền kinh tế.Một trong những điểm vướng được nhiều ý kiến nêu ra, nếu chính sách thuế này áp dụng đó là tạo sự không công bằng khi chỉ tập trung vào các sản phẩm đồ uống đóng chai sẵn, trong khi đồ uống pha chế tại chỗ hầu như không được đề cập đến. Theo đó, mục tiêu tăng thuế nhằm hạn chế người tiêu dùng không dùng nước giải khát có đường nhưng có thể làm gia tăng việc người sử dụng các mặt hàng đồ uống sản xuất không chính thức hoặc sản phẩm sản xuất thủ công.Bên cạnh đó, hiện nhiều doanh nghiệp nước ngoài đã chuyển đổi sang các sản phẩm đồ uống ít đường hàm lượng dưới 5g nhưng vẫn có độ ngọt sẽ không phải chịu thuế. Như vậy, nếu việc áp thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với doanh nghiệp trong nước vô hình chung tạo sự bất bình đẳng giữa doanh nghiệp trong nước với doanh nghiệp nước ngoài. Thậm chí sẽ tạo ra “kẽ hở” lách thuế, trốn thuế.Cũng theo báo cáo đánh giá tác động kinh tế của thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với nước giải khát có đường do Viện Quản lý kinh tế Trung ương thực hiện vừa qua, nếu áp mức thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt 10% đối với nước giải khát thì thu ngân sách từ năm thứ hai trở đi mỗi năm sẽ giảm khoảng 4.978 tỷ đồng từ thuế gián thu, chưa kể đến mức giảm tương ứng từ thuế trực thu.Ngoài ra, chính sách thuế này sẽ không chỉ tác động trực tiếp lên ngành đồ uống mà còn tác động tới 25 ngành trong nền kinh tế và dẫn đến sụt giảm GDP gần 0,5% GDP, tương ứng 42.570 tỷ đồng.Hiện, dự thảo vẫn tiếp tục được Bộ Tài chính lấy ý kiến và sẽ thông qua tại kỳ họp thứ 9 vào tháng 5/2025, song thiết nghĩ, Ban soạn thảo cần đánh giá kỹ lưỡng tác động, các biện pháp thực hiện, cũng như lộ trình phù hợp cho chính sách thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với nước giải khát có đường, đảm bảo tính khả thi và công bằng, đồng thời hỗ trợ sự phát triển của doanh nghiệp trong nước.Do đó, việc bổ sung, áp dụng thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt đối với đồ uống có đường cần được xem xét, cân nhắc cẩn trọng, đánh giá toàn diện, gắn với các kinh nghiệm quốc tế, cũng như các thứ tự ưu tiên trong quản lý chính sách để chính sách sát với thực tiễn, thực thi.Ngọc Linh&nbsp;

Nhiều ý kiến cho rằng, việc áp dụng thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt với nước giải khát có đường không làm tăng thu ngân sách mà tác động tiêu cực chung tới nền kinh tế.

Sửa đổi Luật Thuế tiêu thụ đặc biệt: Chính sách cần gắn với thực tiễn

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/8/386325_5003231615623554_ad.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and delegates at the programme introducing Việt Nam's culture and tourism in Chongqing City on November 8. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>CHONGQING — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính called for enhancing cultural and tourism cooperation between Việt Nam and China while attending a programme introducing Việt Nam's culture and tourism in Chongqing City on November 8.The event formed part of the Vietnamese leader’s trip to attend the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit and working visit to China.It was among a series of activities organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the threshold of the 75th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and the Year of Việt Nam - China Humanistic Exchange 2025.Agencies and businesses of the two countries discussed measures to foster cooperation in cultural and tourism development and facilitate bilateral travel between their people, helping consolidate a solid social foundation for the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and the building of a Việt Nam - China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.Participants perceived that the two countries’ relationship is now at its prime and has the most favourable conditions to thrive so far, creating momentum for tourism, investment, trade, and people-to-people ties to grow strongly. In the recent past, cultural and tourism cooperation has been flourishing in an increasingly practical and sustainable manner, providing an important stepping stone for bilateral trade and investment ties and becoming a bright spot of their relations.In 2019, Việt Nam welcomed more than 5.8 million Chinese tourists, equivalent to one-third of the number of international arrivals to the country. The number of Chinese visitors has bounced back strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic but yet to reach the pre-pandemic level. Meanwhile, Việt Nam is one of the five largest sources of foreign travellers to China, with 7.9 million tourists.In his remarks, PM Chính said China is a neighbour sharing the borderline, mountains, and rivers with, and also a traditional socialist and close friend of Việt Nam. For the last nearly 75 years, the friendship that features both comradeship and fraternity, nurtured by generations of Vietnamese and Chinese leaders, has become a precious common asset of the two Parties, the two countries, and their people.Việt Nam always attaches importance to the consolidation and development of the friendship and cooperation with China, considering this as a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a leading priority in its foreign policy. It keeps in mind the enormous assistance from the Chinese Party, State, and people in its struggle for national liberation in the past along with development efforts at present, he stated.The PM described cultural and tourism cooperation as crucial for elevating the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and building a Việt Nam - China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.Highlighting the two countries’ diverse cultural and historical traditions as well as their similarities in cultural development as part of socialism building efforts, PM Chính noted that Việt Nam is actively pursuing a national programme on cultural development.The leader proposed the two sides beef up collaboration and connectivity in culture and tourism, building suitable mechanisms and policies, sharing best practices, developing cultural and tourism infrastructure, and fostering stronger business connections. These efforts aim to concretise the new aspects of the Việt Nam - China relationship that the two countries' leaders have agreed upon.Acknowledging China as Việt Nam's largest tourism market, he urged cultural and tourism enterprises to fortify bilateral cooperation to strengthen the two countries’ link in the fields and implement specific and practical projects conducive to such ties in line with the spirit of tight connection, harmonious collaboration, extensive cooperation, inclusivity-comprehensiveness, and effectiveness-suitability.PM Chính expressed his hope and confidence that, with the support from both governments and relevant agencies as well as the efforts of the business communities and stakeholders involved, the Việt Nam - China cultural and tourism cooperation will become increasingly practical, effective, and sustainable.At the event, Vietnamese tourism and transport corporations signed seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on cooperation with Chinese partners, aiming to boost visitor exchanges. These documents include the one between Vietnam Airlines and a travel company in China’s Guangzhou Province, which eyes bringing 299,000 visitors to Việt Nam between 2024 and 2030. — VNA/VNS

The programme introducing Việt Nam's culture and tourism in Chongqing City held on Friday was among a series of activities organised by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the threshold of the 75th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations and the Year of Việt Nam - China Humanistic Exchange 2025.

PM urges stronger Việt Nam - China cultural, tourism links

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/8/386327_5003233131474141_vis.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính visits a room where the late Vietnamese leader, under alias Hồ Quang, lived and conducted revolutionary activities around 1939-1940. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang</td></tr></tbody></table>CHONGQING — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính visited the Hongyan historical relic site, where President Hồ Chí Minh did revolutionary activities, in Chongqing City on November 8, as part of his trip to China to attend the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit and have working activities in the neighbouring country.Chính and his delegation were introduced by local guides to locations closely associated with the activities of prominent revolutionary figures like China’s President Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai, and President Hồ Chí Minh.At the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, there is a room where the late Vietnamese leader, under alias Hồ Quang, lived and conducted revolutionary activities around 1939-1940.Writing in a book at the historical site, Chính expressed sincere gratitude to local authorities and people for preserving and maintaining the room and furniture inside it.He emphasised that this valuable historical site is a vivid testament to the strong, enduring friendship between the two parties and peoples of Việt Nam and China during the years of struggles for national independence.The Vietnamese leader expressed his confidence that the site will continue contributing to educating future generations about revolutionary traditions and strengthening the social foundation for the Việt Nam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, and the Việt Nam-China Community with a shared future which carries strategic significance. — VNA/VNS

At the Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall, there is a room where the late Vietnamese leader, under alias Hồ Quang, lived and conducted revolutionary activities around 1939-1940.

PM visits President Hồ Chí Minh-related relic site in China’s Chongqing City

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2024/11/08/11202408220651_lma1.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">At the online talks between Vietnamese State President Lương Cường (right) and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese State President Lương Cường, and Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith held online talks on November 8 to discuss the current situation of the two countries and the bilateral relationship.Thongloun extended his congratulations to Cường on his election as the State President, showing the Vietnamese Party, State and people's trust and high appreciation for his contributions to the cause of national construction and protection.He expressed his confidence that under the leadership of Cường and other senior leaders, Việt Nam would continue to develop and transform into an industrial nation with high-income.The Lao leader also thanked Việt Nam for its steadfast support to Laos, particularly as Laos assumed the roles of ASEAN Chair and ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Chair in 2024.He promised to closely work with Cường to realise the high-level agreements reached by the two nations, contributing to their close-knit relationship.For his part, Cường expressed gratitude to Thongloun for being the first foreign leader to send a letter of congratulations to him and hold online talks following his election.President Cường affirmed that, in his new role, he would continue to closely work with the Lao leader and other high-ranking Lao leaders to further nurture the great relations, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.Both leaders expressed their determination to join hands in effectively realising the resolutions of their respective Parties and well preparing for the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam.They pledged to continue directing relevant agencies of both sides to effectively deploy the outcomes of the recent meeting between the two Politburos and high-level agreements, actively prepare for the upcoming 47th session of the Việt Nam-Laos Inter-Governmental Committee, and tackle challenges in key projects to ensure more sustainable and effective bilateral economic collaboration.The two leaders agreed to raise public awareness about the historic tradition of the special relationship between Việt Nam and Laos, share timely information, and support each other at global and regional forums.The Lao leader reiterated his invitation to Cường and his spouse to make a state visit to Laos at a convenient time.Cường gladly accepted the invitation and suggested the two sides arrange the visit through the diplomatic channel. — VNS

The two leaders agreed to raise public awareness about the historic tradition of the special relationship between Việt Nam and Laos, share timely information, and support each other at global and regional forums.

State President holds online talks with top Lao leader

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/11/1/384810_4997057298031842_vep.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Ramla Khalidi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Trần Thị Hồng Minh, President of the Central Institute for Economic Management. — VNS Photo Nhật Hồng</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam continues to demonstrate resilience amid the current geopolitical uncertainties and the pressing impacts of climate change, but concerns remain as the country moves forward, according to Ramla Khalidi, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Việt Nam.She made the remarks at the fourth Việt Nam Economic Pulse (VEP) held in Hà Nội on November 1, which gathered leaders and experts from across government, business and academia to discuss Việt Nam’s evolving policy landscape amid global economic uncertainties, rapid technological change and the intensifying impacts of climate change.Jointly organised by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM - under the Ministry of Planning and Investment) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event has become a collaborative annual forum for exploring policy directions resonating with emerging trends in technology and environmental sustainability.The UN official said: “While there is optimism around Việt Nam’s economy, there are also remaining cautions. The experience of successful case studies in Asia suggests that Việt Nam has yet to achieve the focused policy results needed to sustain high rates of economic growth.“Efforts to improve Việt Nam’s economic performance and transformations in the global economy must meet the increasingly stringent environmental requirements.”Addressing the event, CIEM President Trần Thị Hồng Minh said: “Today’s forum underscores our commitment to fostering a resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic pathway for Việt Nam.“As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape marked by geopolitical shifts and environmental challenges, this platform allows us to chart a forward-looking course, positioning Việt Nam as a leader in green technology, innovation and sustainable growth.”Việt Nam's economy in the period from 2024 to 2025 faces a pivotal juncture, marking the final stages of the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan, she stressed. The achievement of Việt Nam’s economic goals hinges on outcomes in these two years, saying that concentrated effort during this “drop point” will be crucial.Growth prospectsPresenting Việt Nam’s current economic status and outlook for the next year, Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, director of CIEM Economic Analysis and Forecast Department said the country has regained the growth momentum similar to the pre-COVID period, at a relatively high rate of 6.8-7 per cent.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also considered Việt Nam’s growth rate this year to be the highest among ASEAN countries, he added.He noted Việt Nam’s deep integration with the global economy, implying that international developments will significantly impact the country’s economic trajectory. Although he anticipates global geopolitical instability, he projects a positive outlook for global economic growth due to a potential recovery in trade and improved inflation control.Domestically, there are encouraging signs within the business sector. Orders for 2024 already show notable improvement over 2023, fostering optimism for increased productivity and enterprise expansion. However, the dynamics of enterprise turnover highlight challenges: for every 100 new businesses entering the market in previous years, 50 left, resulting in a net gain of 50. By contrast, in 2024, 89 enterprises exited for every 100 newcomers, leaving only 11 to carry forward, illustrating the volatility in business retention that may impact Việt Nam's growth objectives.The expert’s insights highlight a balanced outlook for Việt Nam's economy in 2025. Although Foreign Direct Investment is anticipated to remain robust, its economic impact is uneven across Việt Nam, with 74 per cent concentrated in 14 provinces and cities, including Hà Nội and HCM City. This concentration reflects FDI’s focus on import-processing for export, leading to limited direct contributions to domestic growth.Domestically, purchasing power is expected to see little change in 2025, with income levels yet to achieve a breakthrough. However, international tourism is projected to grow, positively impacting GDP growth, although the benefits may vary across regions.Exports are forecasted to perform well, contingent on stable global geopolitical conditions. Rising trade defence measures present a challenge, with an increasing number of trade defence cases per billion US dollars in trade. Infrastructure development, both digital and transport, along with institutional reforms, are seen as significant contributors to Việt Nam's economic resilience in the coming year. Accordingly, inflation is expected to remain controlled and GDP growth could surpass 2024 by up to 0.4 per cent.Reform neededTo sustain economic momentum, the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) emphasises institutional reform, focusing on reducing business conditions and administrative procedures. By 2030–2040, it aims for a stable institutional framework to minimise frequent amendments. For resource allocation, CIEM recommends prioritising emerging and resilient businesses, such as those returning to the market or producing import-substitute goods, to maximise growth support in a resource-limited environment.However, there is an increasing disparity between the domestic and the FDI sectors from 2010 to 2024, meaning the domestic economy is not adequately robust to expand its presence in international markets.So challenges remain and the domestic economic sector, for instance, lacks the strength to expand significantly in international markets. While structural shifts toward modernisation are underway, progress is slower than anticipated. Furthermore, key economic hubs —Việt Nam's 'economic locomotives'—have shown signs of slowing down. To sustain momentum into 2025, the economy will need notable advancements and strategic progress, experts told the forum.Meanwhile, the structural transition towards modernisation (increasing proportions of industry and construction sectors) is happening at a slower pace than expected.Entering 2025, FDI, export and infrastructure are projected to be the highlights of Việt Nam’s economy. International forecast agencies also predict that inflation will be well-controlled, while the country should boast a growth rate equal to or at 0.2-0.4 per cent higher than 2024.Perfecting institutions, mobilising resources, developing infrastructure and devising support policies for business and export are part of the key recommendations for economic growth going forward, the CIEM representative said.Domestically, purchasing power is expected to see little change in 2025, with income levels yet to achieve a breakthrough. However, international tourism is projected to grow, positively impacting GDP growth, although the benefits may vary across regions.At the event, experts also discussed Việt Nam’s readiness for green transition and how to leverage international environment standards for the country’s competitive exports, as well as enhancing efficiency, productivity and technological advancements to bolster Việt Nam’s long-term economic performance. — VNS

The fourth Việt Nam Economic Pulse (VEP) on Friday gathered leaders and experts from across government, business and academia to discuss the evolving policy landscape amid global economic uncertainties, rapid technological change and the intensifying impacts of climate change.

Việt Nam shows resilience amid global challenges, but much work remains to be done: experts

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/31/384338_Ramlan.jpeg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Ramlan Osman (left), director of Việt Nam Halal Certification Authority (HALCERT), meets with the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Việt Nam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy</td></tr></tbody></table>Việt Nam is positioning itself as a key player in the global halal food market but faces challenges in aligning its certification processes with the diverse requirements of Muslim countries. Ramlan Osman, director of Việt Nam Halal Certification Authority (HALCERT) under the Việt Nam Certification Centre, discusses with Việt Nam News the strategies and opportunities for Việt Nam to tap into the rising demand for halal products worldwide.What challenges does Việt Nam face in aligning its halal certification processes with the diverse requirements of Muslim countries, and how can these be overcome?Việt Nam faces significant challenges in harmonising its halal certification standards with the diverse requirements of Muslim countries, particularly those in the Middle East. Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar – have specific technical standards, as does SMIIC in Turkey, though all follow Shariah principles based on the Quran.In April 2024, Việt Nam established its own Halal certification body, HALCERT, with standards based on TCVN 12944:2020 for halal food and beverages. To gain global recognition, Việt Nam needs to collaborate closely with international halal bodies to ensure compatibility with these varying standards.How can Việt Nam differentiate itself from established halal exporters like Malaysia and Indonesia?Việt Nam has distinct advantages that could set it apart from established halal exporters such as Malaysia and Indonesia. With around 20 leading export products, including rice, coffee beans, spices, fruits, vegetables, and confectionery, Việt Nam already enjoys high demand across 57 Muslim countries. Lower production costs for these goods offer a competitive edge.To further distinguish itself, Việt Nam could implement a robust branding strategy, with "Made-in-Việt Nam" campaigns that highlight its halal-certified offerings. Government agencies like the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism can play key roles in raising awareness, similar to initiatives in other countries.How well-equipped is Việt Nam in terms of infrastructure, technology, and expertise to meet halal standards, and where are the critical gaps?Việt Nam faces gaps in infrastructure, technology, and expertise for meeting strict halal standards, especially important in its aspiration to become a halal hub as a minority Muslim nation. Raising awareness about halal principles among businesses, students, NGOs, and the public is essential. Key priorities include developing halal-certified food services such as restaurants, cafés, and production facilities, while fostering expertise in halal standards across food and non-food sectors.Infrastructure improvements are needed, including the establishment of Muslim-friendly centres in major cities, alongside digital resources like mobile apps for quick access to halal dining, prayer locations, and mosques.Although Việt Nam has advanced technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things, effectively leveraging these tools to support halal accessibility and awareness is the next critical step.What impact could halal exports have on Việt Nam’s economy, particularly for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and what policies would best support their participation?Halal exports have the potential to open up significant revenue streams for Việt Nam, echoing the economic impact seen in Malaysia, where both general and halal-specific exports contribute substantially to GDP. High-demand halal products such as coffee, spices, agricultural produce, and seafood could allow Việt Nam to enter a new market.For SMEs, this presents expansion opportunities, but success requires targeted support. Establishing a central coordinating body similar to Malaysia’s Halal Industry Development Corporation could help guide halal export development, manage government-to-government relations, and provide a framework for growth. Coordinated efforts across sectors would enable Việt Nam to strengthen its halal export potential and realise economic benefits.What role does Việt Nam’s agricultural and seafood sector play in establishing itself as a reliable halal food source, especially amid growing demand for sustainable and organic products?Việt Nam’s agricultural and seafood sectors are central to its positioning as a reliable halal food source, especially with rising interest in sustainable and organic halal options. As these markets expand, Việt Nam’s producers must adhere to high halal compliance standards to compete effectively.Agricultural producers can meet halal requirements by implementing ethical farming practices and permissible processing methods. The aquaculture sector can similarly align with halal standards through strict guidelines on breeding, feeding, and processing seafood. By prioritising halal certification and exploring halal organic product offerings, Vietnamese producers can not only meet consumer demand but also entice buyers focused on health and sustainability.How can Việt Nam respond to emerging trends, such as demand for plant-based and functional halal foods, within Muslim-majority markets?To meet the demand for plant-based and functional halal foods among Muslim-majority consumers, Việt Nam should actively promote its products on the global stage. Just as Thailand has earned the title “Halal Kitchen” of the world, Việt Nam could emphasise its unique offerings, particularly in plant-based and functional foods.Việt Nam, with nearly 60 global halal trade shows each year, has significant opportunities to showcase its products. Participation in events like the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) and the Dubai Halal Expo would elevate Việt Nam’s visibility in the halal market and build brand recognition.By connecting with international buyers and industry leaders at these expos, Việt Nam can generate interest in its halal products.Supported by the right marketing and international exposure, Việt Nam’s plant-based and functional halal foods have the potential to thrive in this competitive marketplace, establishing Việt Nam as a key player in the global halal food industry. VNS

Ramlan Osman, director of Việt Nam Halal Certification Authority under the Việt Nam Certification Centre, shares insights with Việt Nam News on the opportunities and strategies for Việt Nam to navigate these challenges effectively and tap into the growing demand for halal products worldwide.

Việt Nam's halal food challenge to align with global standards

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/31/384404_vna_potal_cong_ty_thuy_san_lenger_viet_nam_xuat_khau_hon_80_san_luong_7080943.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Processing oyster at the Lenger Seafood Vietnam Co. Ltd in northern Nam Định Province. The company's processing assembly was granted Halal certificate. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Sinh</td></tr></tbody></table>Việt Nam and the Middle East have enjoyed a longstanding cooperative relationship, marked by mutual respect and economic exchange. This foundation has not only supported consistent trade but also holds substantial potential for expansion.With Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s recent visit to the Middle East, a fresh momentum has been established, setting the stage for enhanced trade relations, deeper economic ties, and new areas of cooperation.Complementary relationshipExperts point out that the Middle East and Việt Nam have highly complementary economies, which can lead to beneficial partnerships across various sectors. Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, is a key economic partner of Việt Nam.Because of vast desert areas and a challenging agricultural climate, Saudi Arabia looks to imports for its food security, making Việt Nam’s agricultural and seafood products highly attractive. This includes staples like rice, coffee, cashew nuts, tea, and frozen fish, which align well with Saudi Arabia’s growing demand for diversified food sources.Saudi investors are also exploring potential in Việt Nam’s agriculture, food processing, and textile sectors.As of 2022, Việt Nam’s trade with Saudi Arabia had grown to nearly US$2.7 billion, with Việt Nam exporting products like mobile phones, textiles, wood products, and machinery, while importing raw materials such as plastics, chemicals and animal feed from Saudi Arabia.Additionally, Saudi Arabia currently has eight investment projects in Việt Nam, valued at US$8.57 million, and the Saudi Fund for Development has extended preferential loans to 12 projects totalling over $164 million. These initiatives reflect the Middle Eastern nation’s interest in expanding its economic footprint in Việt Nam.The UAE is another prominent economic partner, serving as Việt Nam’s largest export market in the Middle East and Africa. In the first nine months of this year, trade between the two countries reached $4.96 billion, already surpassing the $4.7 billion recorded for the whole of 2023.The two nations have an ambitious target of reaching $10 billion in bilateral trade, with Việt Nam’s exports comprising mobile phones, electronics, footwear, textiles, and agricultural products such as pepper, cashew nuts, and rice. Imports from the UAE include plastic materials, liquefied natural gas, and petroleum products, underscoring the mutual benefits of these trade flows.Meanwhile, Qatar, with its strong focus on energy and finance, presents lucrative opportunities for Việt Nam.In 2023, Việt Nam-Qatar trade reached $497 million, marking a 32 per cent increase from the previous year. Việt Nam primarily exports seafood, electrical equipment, wood products, and electronics to Qatar, while importing LPG, raw plastics, and chemicals.With Qatar’s focus on diversifying its investment portfolio, sectors such as real estate, industry, and education show promise for future collaboration.<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/31/384400_vna_potal_pm_attends_ceremony_launching_vinfast_vehicles_in_uae_7673939.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">Vinfast vehicle models on display in UAE. VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang</td></tr></tbody></table>Unlocking potentialAt a recent business-to-business (B2B) event in Hà Nội, Trần Thanh Hải, deputy director general of the Agency for Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, underscored the complementary economic relationship between Việt Nam and the Middle East, highlighting Việt Nam’s strong positions in agriculture, industry, and manufacturing, which align well with the needs of the Middle East.While Việt Nam’s primary exports to the region have included rice, coffee, pepper, and seafood, there remains significant room to expand into additional categories such as electronics, apparel, and household goods, particularly in countries with young populations and growing middle classes, according to Hải.“Việt Nam has strengths in key export areas that are well-suited to the demands of Middle Eastern markets,” Hải said.He noted the high demand for halal-certified goods, especially processed foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals in Middle Eastern and North African countries, particularly in the GCC, given their significant Muslim populations.Despite the opportunities, Việt Nam currently faces some challenges in penetrating the Middle Eastern market more deeply, according to Hải. Investment from the Arab region represents less than 1 per cent of total foreign direct investment (FDI) in Việt Nam, with capital from these countries accounting for only 0.21 per cent of the total.These figures remain modest and do not fully reflect the cooperation potential between Việt Nam and the Middle East.With a strategic location in Southeast Asia, Việt Nam has the potential to develop as a transit hub for goods between Asia and the Middle East. Collaboration with leading logistics companies in the region, such as DP World in Dubai, could enhance connectivity, improve supply chain efficiency, and strengthen trade links between Southeast Asia and the Middle East.Leading Middle Eastern corporations, including BW Group, are investing in Việt Nam’s logistics and maritime sectors, which Hải sees as critical for advancing Việt Nam’s position as a trade and logistics hub.These efforts align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a premier logistics hub connecting Asia, Europe and Africa.For Vietnamese logistics firms, Vision 2030 represents a valuable opportunity for partnerships that could elevate Việt Nam’s logistical capabilities and trade potential with the Middle East and beyond. — VNS<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/31/384390_vna_potal_dai_su_nguyen_thanh_diep_tao_dot_pha_trong_quan_he_kinh_te_thuong_mai_dau_tu_giua_viet_nam_va_uae_7672751.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">Vietnamese Ambassador to the UAE Nguyễn Thanh Diệp. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>Vietnamese Ambassador to the UAE Nguyễn Thanh Diệp:High shipping costs and fierce competition from India and Pakistan are big challenges for Vietnamese enterprises to enter the UAE market.The establishment of a Vietnamese business association in the UAE will provide information and consultations for enterprises to minimise trade disputes and fraud.A joint working group should be set up to share information and connect potential projects and partners between the two sides as well as promote UAE investment in areas of Việt Nam’s strengths like renewable energy, oil and gas, logistics, real estate, energy and industrial infrastructure, and industrial waste treatment.Following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the ties between Việt Nam and the UAE across all areas will continue thriving in the future. Elaborating the agreement, the first free trade pact that Việt Nam has ever negotiated with an Arabic nation in the Middle East, will open up great prospects and a new period of strategic cooperation between the two countries.<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/31/383791_dshiep.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar Nguyễn Huy Hiệp. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar Nguyễn Huy Hiệp:Energy and renewable energy is a key area of cooperation between Việt Nam and Qatar. With abundant oil and gas resources as financial and technological potential, Qatar can join hands with Việt Nam in technology transfer and energy projects, especially in renewables.Việt Nam has recently approved a plan on strengthening international cooperation to build and develop its halal industry by 2030 -- the first setting out a major national direction to open up the potential halal market with Islamic countries, while Qatar has introduced the Halal Livelihoods programme aiming to establish itself as a global hub for halal products in the near future.In education and research, the potential for exchange programmes for students and lecturers, as well as joint scientific research, could enhance the competitiveness and capabilities of both countries.The two nations should hold cultural exchanges and tourism promotion events to raise mutual understanding and collaboration.<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/31/383793_dsdung.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Đặng Xuân Dũng. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Đặng Xuân Dũng:Việt Nam and Saudi Arabia have established fundamental cooperation mechanisms to enhance bilateral relations, including the Joint Committee on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation and political consultations between their foreign ministries.In addition to the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, both countries are actively working to improve and solidify cooperation mechanisms, agreements, and memorandums of understanding at the government, ministerial, and sectoral levels. This effort aims to enhance the legal framework for bilateral relations, facilitating economic and trade cooperation for localities and businesses with Saudi Arabia.The two parties, however, should consider establishing additional cooperation mechanisms, such as the Việt Nam-Saudi Arabia Business Council, to further strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations. This council would allow businesses from both parties operating in similar fields to connect directly and explore investment and collaboration opportunities.

With Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s recent visit to the Middle East, a fresh momentum has been established, setting the stage for enhanced trade relations, deeper economic ties, and new areas of cooperation.

Potential for trade cooperation with Middle East

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381859_hung-yen-24082024.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">Thăng Long II Industrial Park is located in Yên Mỹ and Mỹ Hào districts, Hưng Yên province. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HƯNG YÊN — With an open investment environment, modern infrastructure and abundant labour resources, Hưng Yên has successfully marketed itself as an attractive destination for investors.To date, the province has 588 foreign-invested projects, with a total registered capital of over US$7.6 billion.Chairman of the provincial people's committee Trần Quốc Văn said that one of the most important factors needed to build investment in the province is a focus on promoting administrative reform, creating an open environment for businesses.Starting earlier this year, the province has been implementing key tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and enhance provincial competitiveness, following its Plan No. 31/KH-UBND.The right direction in building a good business environment has made Hưng Yên one of the most preferred destinations for foreign investors.The province has attracted new and adjusted capital reaching $1.7 billion in the first nine months of this year, its highest result ever.This has demonstrated the value of leaders' efforts in attracting investment to their locality.Japan currently has the most projects and investment capital in Hưng Yên, with 147 projects and registered capital of $3.6 billion, accounting for 54 per cent of the total registered capital in the province.Ranking at second place is China with 70 projects and registered capital of $957 million, accounting for 15 per cent of the total registered capital, followed by South Korea with 63 projects worth $650 million, accounting for 10 per cent of total registered capital.In the provincial plan for the 2021-2030 period approved by the Prime Minister, Hưng Yên's main goal is to develop rapidly and sustainably by the end of the decade, becoming a modern industrial province with an economy and development level that puts it among the leading groups in the country. The province also aims to become a smart, green urban area, with a good living environment and a developed socio-economic infrastructure system.Currently, 35 industrial parks with a combined area of ​​over 12,000 hectares are planned for development in the province.The province plans to develop 30 new industrial parks with a total area of ​​9,100 hectares by 2030, as well as expand four industrial parks with a total area of ​​over 400 hectares.Hưng Yên also plans to develop five new industrial parks with a total area of ​​nearly 2,500 hectares after 2030. — VNS

To date, the province has 588 foreign-invested projects, with a total registered capital of over US$7.6 billion.

Hưng Yên creates open environment to attract investment

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381807_4984937665340157_1%20(1).jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">Pioneering the credit card issuance via VNeID App. — Photo courtesy of VIB</td></tr></tbody></table>HCM CTIY — <a href="https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1657707/vib-stands-side-by-side-with-the-new-music-show.html">Vietnam International Bank</a> (VIB) has become the first bank to use the information from the electronic identification and authentication system (VNeID), with citizens’ consent, to issue credit cards online via the VNeID app.Leading the way in implementing credit card issuance on the electronic identification and authentication platform (VNeID), VIB not only ensures a swift and convenient credit card application process for Vietnamese users but also guarantees data security for both citizens and banking operations.Specifically, citizens gain access to official banking services, reducing risks associated with card fraud and black-market lending.Both the bank and its customers benefit from minimised risks linked to cybercrime by directly connecting to the Ministry of Public Security’s identification and authentication system, which shares information only with citizen consent.VNeID is becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life, serving nearly 1.9 million daily users. Adding the service of credit card issuance to the national database on population and integrating automatic verification and approval mechanisms directly on the VNeID app creates a strong foundation for VIB to deliver the best user experience and societal benefits.Head of VIB’s Card Business Division, Tường Nguyễn, expressed confidence that the online credit card via VNeID will elevate citizens’ payment experiences.Customers with a level-2 VNeID account can easily apply for a credit card online in just seven simple steps, taking only three to five minutes and receive the card within 15-30 minutes. This new process also enhances VIB’s card approval capability through three steps of data sharing with citizen consent on the app, she said. <table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381811_4984940346236992_2.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">How to install VNeID and the 7 steps to apply for a VIB credit card. — Photo courtesy of VIB</td></tr></tbody></table>To apply for a VIB credit card through the VNeID app, customers need to install the app via the App Store or Google Play and activate a level-2 VNeID account.On the app, they can apply for a card through the following seven steps: Select Other Services &gt; Select Banking Services &gt; Choose VIB Bank &gt; Select Credit Card Issuance &gt; Enter Password &gt; Read and Confirm &gt; Redirect to VIB’s Website and Follow the Instructions.To complete the application, customers only need to consent to share their data on VNeID with VIB and register a card application on website VIB. VIB will approve applications within 30 minutes, provided customers meet basic requirements such as being at least 20 years old, having a salaried income, paying social insurance, or being a third or fourth-year university student, alongside other conditions as per legal and VIB’s internal regulations.Speaking on becoming the first bank to implement online credit card issuance via VNeID, Tường Nguyễn emphasised that this is a strong testament to VIB’s pioneering efforts in card technology over the past six years.VIB currently leads the card trend in several key indicators including the number of cards issued, total spending through cards and high recognition from reputable international organisations.<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381812_4984941420189483_3%20(1).png"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">VIB’s credit cards are increasingly popular. — Photo courtesy of VIB</td></tr></tbody></table>As of the end of September 2024, VIB had 800,000 cards in circulation, nine times more than six years ago.From 2018 to 2023, customer spending through VIB credit cards grew more than eleven fold, reaching a total spending milestone of US$4 billion in 2023, making it one of the top Mastercard market leaders in Việt Nam.VIB has also received numerous awards such as 'The First Bank to Apply AR Technology to Credit Cards in Việt Nam from Visa and 'Breakthrough in credit Card Digitisation' from Mastercard.Leveraging its technological edge, VIB has continuously developed and restructured an innovative, multi-functional credit card ecosystem with many perks, meeting even the smallest needs of different customer segments.This includes cashback/rewards up to 15 per cent (Online Plus 2in1, Super Card, Cash Back, Rewards Unlimited, LazCard), unlimited miles accumulation for travel (Travel Elite, Premier Boundless), and family spending rewards (Family Link), or cards allowing 100 per cent limit cash withdrawal with free fees and interest (Financial Free).Additionally, VIB constantly enhances its card products and services, offering personalised user experiences in feature customisation (cashback/rewards; spending categories), services (choosing statement date, minimum payment amount, automatic debt deduction, transaction limit) and more recently, card designs via AI technology.“At every user touchpoint, VIB incorporates advanced technologies, superior product features and a wide range of perks. With this new touchpoint VNeID, we aim to further bridge the gap with the digital citizen generation, enhancing the connection experience with VIB’s 10 current credit card products,” the VIB’s representative said. — VNS

By leading the way in implementing credit card issuance on the electronic identification and authentication platform (VNeID), VIB not only ensures a swift and convenient credit card application process for users but also guarantees data security for both citizens and banking operations.

VIB becomes the first bank to launch online credit card issuance via VNeID

<table><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/18/381758_construction%20ministry.jpg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">The Ministry of Construction said that speculation is a major cause for the recent skyrocketing increases in housing prices in major cities, specifically Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — Amending tax policies related to the real estate market will be among solutions to prevent speculative trading in an effort to stabilise land and housing prices, the Ministry of Construction said at a press conference on Thursday.The ministry said that speculation is a major cause for the recent skyrocketing price increases in housing in major cities, specifically Hà Nội.Statistics showed that price of apartments in major cities, including Hà Nội and HCM City, increased by 5-6.5 per cent in the second quarter and 25 per cent annually. Prices of villas and townhouses are also on upward trend.Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyễn Việt Hùng said that it is necessary to have synchronous fiscal, land and credit policies to promote the sustainable development of the <a href="https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1662880/city-s-real-estate-market-shows-signs-of-recovery-revenue-up-6-this-year.html">real estate market.</a>Deputy Director of the Housing and Real Estate Management Department Vương Duy Dũng, said that specifically related to Hà Nội, there are a number of reasons for the increases in housing prices, including rising input costs.Supply improved in the third quarter but remains limited, coupled with speculation which is distorting the market, pushing prices ever upward. There is also psychology involved with investors pouring money into the real estate market, while other investment channels are considered unfavourable.The ministry will increase the enforcement of the laws on land, housing and <a href="https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1658745/real-estate-market-to-prosper-from-2025-batdongsan.html">real estate</a> business to move difficulties for the real estate market.In addition, efforts will be made to tackle land auctioning, with tightening of the management on the operation of property developers and trading platforms.Tax policies will be revised for amendments to prevent speculation, he said, urging careful assessment of proposed new tax policies, including imposing taxes on people owning more than one property. — VNS

Amending tax policies related to the real estate market will be among solutions to prevent speculation and swing trading in an effort to stabilise land and housing prices, the Ministry of Construction said at a press conference on Thurday.

Construction ministry raises solutions to stabilise housing prices

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/11/380344_4979069740126026_image.png"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;">PM Phạm Minh Chính speaks at the event. -- VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>VIENTIANE --Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has commended Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, stressing that ASEAN’s development cannot be achieved without Australia’s active contributions, particularly from private businesses.PM Chính was addressing a ceremony marking the first anniversary of Australia’s strategy held in Vientiane on October 11, on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings.He suggested Australia develop balanced trade and invest in infrastructure connectivity and logistics projects, and expand cooperation in both traditional and emerging fields such as the digital economy, green economy, and innovation.The Vietnamese leader proposed that Australia broaden collaboration in education-training, labour, and youth partnerships to bring new breakthroughs in ASEAN-Australia economic ties in the coming years, in line with the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2021.In his speech, Australian PM Anthony Albanese highlighted Australia's significant strides in the region over the past year, including the dispatch of 220 business delegations to explore investment opportunities and the establishment of a 2 billion AUD investment support fund. This has resulted in a more than 1 billion AUD increase in foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia, bolstered by the opening of three new investment promotion centres in Hồ Chí Minh City, Jakarta, and Singapore.Furthermore, Australia has awarded 130 scholarships to the region, launched a 22.5 million AUD support package for the Mekong sub-region, and extended visa duration for ASEAN businesses from three to five years. VNS

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has commended Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, stressing that ASEAN’s development cannot be achieved without Australia’s active contributions, particularly from private businesses.

PM lauds Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040

<table align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align:justify;"><img alt="" src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2024/10/11/380321_4978964040569313_ocp3.jpeg"/></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:justify;">At a corner of the Vinhomes Oceanpark 3 urban area. VHM shares of Vinhomes led the market on Friday.. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table>HÀ NỘI — The stock market extended its winning streak on Friday, with the VN-Index recording its fourth consecutive gain, although foreign investors returned to net selling.On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the benchmark VN-Index rose by 2.03 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 1,288.39 points.Market breadth was positive, with 172 gainers outnumbering 123 losers. Liquidity on the southern bourse dropped to VNĐ13.2 trillion (over US$532 million), a 28.2 per cent decrease compared to the previous session.The VN30-Index, which tracks the 30 largest stocks by market capitalisation, slightly increased by 1.92 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 1,362.5 points. Fifteen stocks in the VN30 basket rose, twelve declined and three remained unchanged.Data compiled by financial website vietstock.vn showed that Vinhomes JSC (VHM) was the biggest gainer, rising by 3.44 per cent and contributing nearly 1.6 points to the VN-Index.It was followed by Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VJC), which increased by 2.74 per cent, Masan Group Corporation (MSN), up 1.38 per cent and Vingroup Joint Stock Company (VIC), rising by 0.97 per cent.Several sectors posted losses, placing slight pressure on the overall market, with decliners including FPT Corporation (FPT), the Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (VCB) and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BID).Stock market analysts from Viet Dragon Securities noted that trading volume fell compared to the previous session, reflecting a cautious flow of money into the market. The current uptrend could push the VN-Index towards the 1,285 – 1,290 point range. However, supply pressure in this range may lead to increased market volatility.Therefore, investors are advised to closely monitor the market’s supply and demand dynamics to assess its condition. It is recommended to focus on stocks with strong inflows and use the rebound as an opportunity to rebalance portfolios towards risk reduction.On the Hà Nội Stock Exchange (HNX), the HNX-Index also finished higher on Friday, gaining 0.04 per cent to close at 231.37 points.During the session, shares worth nearly VNĐ789 billion were traded, with a total trading volume of over 47.6 million on the northern market.Foreign investors resumed their net selling trend, with net sales amounting to over VNĐ318 billion on the HoSE. — VNS

On the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the benchmark VN-Index rose by 2.03 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 1,288.39 points, recording its fourth consecutive gain.

Stock market ends week with fourth consecutive gain

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