Entries by ADCiptek

Digital assets now on a legitimate footing

For the first time, digital assets have been referenced in recent legislative drafts, laying the groundwork for their legal recognition as a legitimate form of property and paving the way for transparent, sustainable market development. The regulatory landscape for innovation, especially within the digital asset space, was a central topic at an investment conference held […]

Some $5 billion remitted home annually by guest workers

Over 700,000 Vietnamese workers are now working abroad. Approximately $5billion have been remitted home annually by over 700,000 Vietnamese guest workers, the Government News quoted figures from the Ministry of Home Affairs as reporting on July 18. In the first half of 2025, over 74,000 guest workers traveled to work abroad, accounting for 57.5 percent […]

Six-lane Vung Ang – Bung expressway section to be complete

The 54-km section connecting central Ha Tinh and Quang Tri provinces. The Ministry of Construction has approved the adjustment of the Vung Ang –Bung expressway, which is one of 12 sub-projects of the Eastern North-South Expressway during the 2021-2025 periods. The Vung Ang – Bung expressway section will get full investment to have six lanes, […]

Citi raises forecast for Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth

According to Citi analysts, the prospects for continued deepening of onshore supply chains remain high, with uncertainties on global trade policy and possible export payback in the first three quarters of 2025 (3Q). Stricter enforcement of rules of origin certification could accentuate the export payback in the near term, and details on how transshipment will […]

Australian golf legend reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador

This is a strategic move to attract high-end international tourists, particularly those from the US and Australia, boosting Vietnam’s reputation as a diverse tourism hub. Australian golf legend Gregory John Norman has been reappointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador for 2025-2030, according to an announcement by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ho An Phong […]

Towards data economy development

General Luong Tam Quang, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Public Security, and President of the National Data Association, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about developing the data economy for a prosperous Vietnam.  What is the role and strategic vision of the National Data Association in developing Vietnam’s data economy, particularly in providing data-related […]

Vietnam and Laos co-host seminar to boost cross-border e-commerce

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam emphasized that cross-border e-commerce represents the shortest and most effective path for businesses from both countries. The ministries of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and Laos on July 18 jointly held a seminar to promote cross-border e-commerce between the two nations, themed “Accompanying Businesses in the Digital Era,” […]

EU regulations stall pepper exports

On July 17, the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA) submitted an official petition to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) over the slow issuance of food safety certificates for plant-based exports, especially spices, under Circular No.12/2025/TT-BNNMT. Since July 1, certification responsibility has shifted to provincial-level authorities. However, the new rules fail to fully […]

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 held in Singapore

The festival was a long-cherished idea aimed at boosting trade promotion and business matchmaking for the fruit and vegetable sector. The inaugural Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Festival 2025 was held in Singapore on July 18,  with the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore acting as the host, in partnership with the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and […]

Construction of Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Moi expressway approved

Total investment capital estimated at $638 million. The People’s Council of northern Thai Nguyen province has approved a project to build the Hanoi – Thai Nguyen – Cho Moi expressway under the Public – Private – Partnership (PPP) model. The 100.69-km expressway will start from the intersection of the Ring Road No.3 in Hanoi and […]