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Vietnam needs stronger contingent of entrepreneurs: expert

Nguyen Dinh Cung, former head of the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM), one of the main authors of the Enterprise Law, described as a "revolution in thinking", talked to VietNamNet about the development of the private economic sector.

MOF drafts regulation for carbon credit market, MARD aims to sell credits abroad

Under a plan of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Vietnam would not sell carbon credits abroad in the first phase of the carbon credit market.

Renewable energy promoted, electric cars to be main mode of transport by 2050

Vietnam can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a report released by the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade - MOIT) and the Danish Energy Agency.

VN lithophone resonates in Versailles: A gift from Party Chief, President To Lam

At the Royal Opera House in Versailles, the sounds of Vietnam’s lithophone echoed, a musical gift from General Secretary, President To Lam, expressing a deep connection between Vietnam and France.

Net zero tourism: Vietnam’s push to cut carbon emissions from travel

Vietnam's tourism industry is working to measure and reduce CO2 emissions from every tourist activity, moving closer to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

The untapped wealth of Vietnam: 20 billionaires in the shadows

Vietnam’s private enterprises have grown significantly, but they still lag behind global competitors. With around 20 hidden billionaires, experts say the country's private sector has room for much more expansion.

Taxation dept reconsiders tax-debt limit to prevent people from exiting country

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) said it would reconsider the level of tax debt that is required to prevent businesspeople from exiting the country.

The increasingly high prices of land leave buyers empty-handed

The award price of VND133 million per sq m at a land auction in Hoai Duc district in Hanoi has stirred up the public as it was much higher than the starting price set by local authorities.

Quang Tri to sell carbon credits based on seaweed beds

With its important role in the ecosystem and environment, seaweed is believed to have value of $212,000 per hectare per annum. Seeing the great potential, Quang Tri wants to develop carbon credits from seaweed beds.

BlackPink’s success and cultural missteps in Vietnamese film spark debate

The success of South Korean music and cultural export offers valuable lessons for Vietnam, which is grappling with backlash over inaccurate portrayals in its ethnic minority films.

Using AI in digital and green transition, VN can progress more quickly

The countries that start the twin goals of green and digital transition later than others could make a breakthrough and progress faster than some developed countries when using AI, but challenges will be huge.

VN aims to have 3-5 urban areas with regional and international stature

Building a smart urban area network at the national and regional levels for international connections and developing 3-5 cities with international stature are two of the goals set by the 2021-2030 urban and rural area development planning.

Economy needs to accelerate before taking off: economist

An airplane needs to perform a run-up and then accelerate to be able to take off on just one kilometer of a runway, or it will fall into a hole. For an economy, the hole is the middle-income trap.

Multi-billion dollar tech firm rises to big success after failure

Persistent and disciplined, FPT has become a Vietnamese enterprise valued at billions of dollars, confidently standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's powers with its intelligence and technology.

Vietnam sets sights on billion-dollar companies with strategic policy framework

To elevate Vietnamese businesses to international success, policies focusing on innovation, global competitiveness, and long-term support are critical.

Why e-commerce platforms are opposing tax filing requirements for sellers?

The Vietnam E-commerce Association has expressed strong opposition to new tax regulations, arguing that platforms lack the expertise and infrastructure to take on such responsibilities.

Special mechanisms proposed for the North-South high-speed railway project

Experts recommend special policies for the North-South high-speed railway project, emphasizing the role of domestic contractors and a focus on maintaining sufficient funding.

Vietnamese businesses: Resilient but slow to grow - what's holding them back?

The private sector in Vietnam plays a crucial role in the economy, but why do these resilient businesses struggle to thrive? This article delves into the complexities of their stunted growth.

Young woman with paraplegia marries, gives birth, and starts a career

Nhung’s wedding was very special. She was carried by her father and handed over to the groom, who then pushed Nhung in her wheelchair down the aisle, moving many people at the wedding ceremony to tears.

Survey shows rising confidence among businesses in Vietnam

A recent survey reveals increasing optimism among businesses in Vietnam as they recover from the impacts of COVID-19.