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While domestic power sources—hydropower, gas power, solar and wind—remain the backbone of the country’s energy strategy, imported electricity serves as a crucial supplement to meet surging demand.

According to MoF, this is an extension policy, not a tax exemption or reduction.

Mekong Delta provinces will prioritise calling for businesses to invest in projects with modern technology and digital platform applications.

Up to 293,000 products featuring Labubu and Baby Three were sold through the top 30 stores on Shopee and TikTok Shop in Q2 2024.

In the short term, the VN-Index has maintained its uptrend above the 1,280-point support level and is approaching strong resistance at 1,300 points.

The project, expected to cost over VNĐ4.56 trillion (US$62 million), will span over 437ha in Mỹ An and Mỹ Thọ communes, Phú Mỹ District.

Domestic businesses are advised to closely monitor market fluctuations and the political and social factors that influence trade, enabling timely and effective responses.

Global tariff retaliations present opportunities for certain Vietnamese industries and publicly traded companies to gain from increased exports, FDI and supply chain realignments.

Huế City People's Committee and Vingroup Corporation formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting green transformation and sustainable development.

The southern province of Tây Ninh is attracting investments across several projects in different fields.

Experts have noted that automobile exports not only benefit businesses but also significantly contribute to the economy, while promoting the development of the supporting industry.

The Ministry of Finance has commented on the Ministry of Planning and Investment's proposal for a draft National Assembly Resolution on financial centres in Việt Nam.

The stock market wrapped up the third trading week of February with gains, as the VN-Index moved closer to the 1,300-point mark.

Spanning 3,000ha across Diên Khánh District and Ninh Hòa Town, the project will be divided into industrial, urban and service zones.

Standard Chartered Bank, projects strong Việt Nam GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in 2025 (7.5 per cent in H1 and 6.1 per cent in H2), driven by continued business expansion in 2025 and beyond, with foreign investment playing a key role in driving growth.

The number of new businesses is lower than the same period last year, however the registered capital tripled.

ProPak Vietnam 2025 and DrinkTech Vietnam 2025 will be held from March 18 to 20 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in HCM City.

Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, sticker: HDB) successfully hosted its Investor Conference on February 20 to announce its business results for 2024 and provide insights into economic outlook for 2025.

Covering an expected area of 15,000sq.m, the Vietnam ETE & Greenergy Expo 2025 will feature nearly 750 booths from over 500 companies of Việt Nam and countries with developed electric industries.

In the long term, proactively and comprehensively transitioning to a green economy will create numerous opportunities for businesses, helping them enhance competitiveness and expand the market for sustainable, green products with great potential.