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Vietnam is considering cuts to gasoline taxes and electricity prices as officials look for ways to ease pressure on households and businesses. The proposal comes as energy market disruption raises concern about the cost of transport and daily living. Fuel and electricity affect a wide range of economic activities, from food delivery and factory production to farming and household spending. Any change could therefore have effects well beyond the energy sector. Fuel prices are an important cost for businesses across Vietnam. Transport companies need diesel to move goods between factories, ports, shops, and customers. Farmers depend on fuel for machinery…

Hanoi is preparing traffic changes near Thang Long Bridge as work related to a transport junction project moves forward. The adjustments are scheduled to begin on 29 October, according to local reporting. The changes are intended to help organise traffic while construction work takes place. Drivers, commuters, and businesses using the area may need to plan their journeys carefully to avoid delays. Road construction can create short-term disruption even when it is designed to improve transport in the long run. Work zones may reduce the number of available lanes, change turning movements, or require vehicles to follow temporary routes. Drivers…

Vietnam is considering cuts to gasoline taxes and electricity prices as officials look for ways to ease pressure on households and businesses. The proposal comes as energy market disruption raises concern about the cost of transport and daily living. Fuel and electricity affect a wide range of economic activities, from food delivery and factory production to farming and household spending. Any change could therefore have effects well beyond the energy sector. Fuel prices are an important cost for businesses across Vietnam. Transport companies need diesel to move goods between factories, ports, shops, and customers. Farmers depend on fuel for machinery…

Vietnam is looking to use the APEC 2027 summit to promote greener farming and stronger food security. The plan connects agriculture with wider goals for sustainable growth, better food systems, and closer cooperation among economies in the Asia-Pacific region. As Vietnam prepares to host the major international event, it has an opportunity to bring farming and food supply issues into wider regional discussions. The challenge will be turning these goals into practical steps that can benefit farmers and consumers. Food security remains an important concern for countries across the world. Population growth, changing weather, rising production costs, and disruptions to…

Hanoi’s long-established luxury hotel market is facing new competition as more visitors arrive and new properties seek a place in the city’s tourism sector. The shift is changing the choices available to travellers, from historic hotels with long-standing reputations to newer places built around modern design and services. For older hotels, the challenge is to keep their identity while meeting the needs of visitors who have more options than before. Hanoi attracts travellers for many reasons. Visitors come to explore its historic streets, food culture, museums, lakes, and nearby destinations. Business travel also brings guests who need meeting rooms, reliable…

Vietnam is looking to use the APEC 2027 summit to promote greener farming and stronger food security. The plan connects agriculture with wider goals for sustainable growth, better food systems, and closer cooperation among economies in the Asia-Pacific region. As Vietnam prepares to host the major international event, it has an opportunity to bring farming and food supply issues into wider regional discussions. The challenge will be turning these goals into practical steps that can benefit farmers and consumers. Food security remains an important concern for countries across the world. Population growth, changing weather, rising production costs, and disruptions to…

European businesses have presented plans for potential projects in Vietnam valued at about 20 billion euros, or US$22.4 billion, during recent visits by Vietnamese leaders to Denmark, the European Union, and Belgium. The plans were highlighted in a report published on Monday, October 26, following a series of diplomatic and business engagements from October 19 to 24. The proposed investment total signals continued interest in Vietnam as a destination for international business, although the projects will still need to move from plans to practical commitments. The potential projects cover a period when Vietnam is seeking to attract investment, develop higher-value…

A court in Hanoi opened the trial of 188 defendants on Monday, October 26, in a major investment fraud case involving alleged fake trading platforms and losses estimated at nearly 1.56 trillion Vietnamese dong. The case centres on Pho Duc Nam, known as Mr Pips, and an alleged scheme that investigators say defrauded more than 900 investors. The reported losses are valued at about US$60.4 million, making the case a significant test of Vietnam’s efforts to address large-scale financial fraud. According to the report, the defendants are accused of involvement in a network that used online investment platforms to attract…

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took an evening walk through Hanoi shortly after arriving in Vietnam, offering a relaxed moment during an official visit focused on relations between the two countries. According to a report published on Monday, October 26, Tusk changed out of his formal suit and into casual clothes before exploring the Vietnamese capital. The walk brought attention to the city’s streets and everyday atmosphere, while the visit itself provided an opportunity for both governments to discuss their political and economic relationship. Official visits usually involve formal meetings, public ceremonies, and detailed discussions between government delegations. A walk…

Vietnam is working to improve the quality of tax data as part of a wider effort to make public administration more transparent and reduce losses in government revenue. A report published on October 25 highlighted the need for tax records to be accurate, complete, clean, and regularly updated. Better information can help officials identify mistakes, improve services, and manage tax obligations more fairly. The work is also linked to the country’s wider digital transformation, which aims to make public services more efficient and easier for people and businesses to use. Tax data plays an important role in how governments collect…