Vietnam's push to have the European Commission's yellow card lifted depends on following regulations far out at sea, where no inspector can watch. That makes the work done on shore of explaining, persuading and reminding as important as any patrol.
While Vietnam seeks to remove trade barriers abroad, exporters are also adapting to new requirements in key markets. Starting 12 August, the EU began applying its new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, or PPWR. The regulation covers the entire packaging lifecycle, from design and materials to labelling, reuse and recycling. For Vietnamese exporters, meeting these requirements is essential to staying competitive in the EU market.
Vietnam and the UK are exploring new opportunities to deepen financial cooperation. More specifically, Vietnam is moving its International Financial Centre (VIFC) into the implementation stage and is seeking long-term capital for growth.
Vietnam's push to have the European Commission's yellow card lifted depends on following regulations far out at sea, where no inspector can watch. That makes the work done on shore of explaining, persuading and reminding as important as any patrol.
Data has become a strategic resource in the modern digital economy, driving e-commerce and future growth. However, unlocking its true economic value requires balancing the free flow of information with robust privacy and security protections. With Vietnam's data economy projected to contribute $79 billion to GDP by 2030, strengthening the legal framework for personal data protection is essential to build public trust and sustain long-term development.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam met Vietnamese technology experts on the night of 11 September, Vietnam time. Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm welcomed the experts' proposals on national data analysis, linking government databases and developing a photonics centre in Vietnam. He stressed that strong science and technology are essential to Vietnam’s rapid, sustainable development and greater autonomy.
As supply chains become more interconnected, cities are facing a new challenge: how to expand their economic links without making logistics more costly or falling behind on green and digital standards. For Ho Chi Minh City, the question has become more pressing as its development space expands and its role in regional supply chains grows.