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After more than a decade of negotiations, the Vietnam - EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) is expected to open up significant opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access some of the world’s highest-income markets.

AFD provides 76-million-EUR loan for Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower plant

27/12/2025 23:51
The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) Group has announced that it signed a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) for a loan worth 76 million EUR (89.47 million USD) to implement the Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower plant (Bac Ai project) in Khanh Hoa province.

Forum discusses ways to green chemical and fertilizer industry

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Industrial chemicals and fertilizers play an important role in agricultural production, but they are also resource intensive and generate large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that cause environmental pollution.

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Viettel Global and Metfone honored with Labor Hero title

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PANO - December 27 marked a significant milestone in the overseas investment journey of the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel), as Metfone, an affiliate of Viettel in Cambodia was awarded the prestigious title of Labor Hero at the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

Viettel, Bac Ninh expand cooperation in digital infrastructure, digital transformation, hi-tech

25/12/2025 23:56
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International Cooperation

Vietnam’s seafood exports gain momentum in Singapore

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Firms advised to adapt to new E.U. standards to sustain exports

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The European Union (E.U.) has announced it will increase food safety and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspections on imports from non-E.U. countries by 50%, while raising the number of audits at member states’ border control posts by 33%. The move places stronger demands on Vietnamese exporters to ensure product quality and strict compliance if they wish to maintain stable market access.

Special reports

Banking sector anchors macroeconomic stability, setting stage for new growth cycle

23/12/2025 22:38
In 2025, amidst complex domestic and global developments, Vietnam’s banking sector has continued to play a pivotal role in safeguarding macroeconomic stability through pro-active and flexible monetary policy management.

Green transition emerges as new engine of growth

21/12/2025 23:11
Green transition is no longer an option; rather, it has become a top strategic priority for businesses, especially as Vietnam has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

High standards key for businesses to unlock VEFTA benefits

After more than a decade of negotiations, the Vietnam - EFTA Free Trade Agreement (VEFTA) is expected to open up significant opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to access some of the world’s highest-income markets.

AFD provides 76-million-EUR loan for Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower plant

AFD provides 76-million-EUR loan for Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower plant

Forum discusses ways to green chemical and fertilizer industry

Viettel Global and Metfone honored with Labor Hero title

Viettel Global and Metfone honored with Labor Hero title

Viettel, Bac Ninh expand cooperation in digital infrastructure, digital transformation, hi-tech

Vietnam’s seafood exports gain momentum in Singapore

Vietnam’s seafood exports gain momentum in Singapore

Firms advised to adapt to new E.U. standards to sustain exports

Banking sector anchors macroeconomic stability, setting stage for new growth cycle

Banking sector anchors macroeconomic stability, setting stage for new growth cycle

Green transition emerges as new engine of growth

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