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Institutions must provide strong economic incentives for green transition: experts

Assoc. Prof. and Dr Ngo Tri Long of the Vietnam Financial Consulting Association proposed reviewing legislation across the entire chain of economic activities to identify and address key points of intersection in support of the green and circular transition in a consistent manner, preventing legal gaps and enabling waste to genuinely become a resource.

Vietnam moves to fast-track foreign investment through institutional reforms

Under the draft Law, the Government will periodically adjust market access restrictions for foreign investors based on socio-economic conditions and management requirements. This approach could shorten policy lags amid rapid changes in international capital flows, technology and supply chains, while Vietnam is shifting its investment attraction focus from quantity to quality and efficiency.

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Localities work to expand Laos–Vietnam–Thailand tourism links

The Dien Bien delegation’s working visit to Laos' Bokeo province opens new avenues for sustainable tourism growth in both provinces and Laos – Vietnam – Thailand tourism connections, while further consolidating the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos.

The talks between officials of Vietnam's Dien Bien province and Bokeo province of Laos on September 16 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Canada expand cooperation in advanced industries

Vietnam is now Canada’s largest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) provides a foundation for businesses to expand their markets. Both sides are seeking to diversify markets, supply chains and economic partners.

Vietnam, Canada expand cooperation in advanced industries

Vietnamese deputy foreign minister visits Egypt to enhance mutlifaceted ties

During the visit, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan met with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh, co-chaired the 11th Vietnam–Egypt political consultation, and held working sessions with the League of Arab States (AL) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan (L) meets with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty in Cairo. (Photo: VNA)
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Floods affect over 16,000 homes, nearly 25,000ha of crops

The floods submerged and damaged 22,499ha of rice, crops and vegetables, along with 2,172ha of other crops. A further 1,175.62ha of aquaculture areas were affected. Some 1,999 metres of irrigation canals were eroded or damaged, while 15 schools were flooded.

In Kim Tan commune, Thanh Hoa province, flood has submerged more than half of the ground floors of two- and three-storey houses. (Photo: VNA)

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