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Can Tho chases double-digit growth

Economy 00:02:53.58933300000001.00

Can Tho is setting its sights on double-digit growth. To reach this goal, the urban hub of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta needs more than its traditional growth drivers. Industry must move up the value chain, trade must expand into new markets, logistics must become more efficient, and technology must help boost productivity.

Vietnamese enterprises strengthen tech capabilities

Economy 00:03:9.994666999999993.00

Vietnamese businesses are strengthening their technological capabilities by developing energy-efficient solutions locally and reducing reliance on imported equipment. From manufacturing advanced brushless motors to creating IoT software for air-conditioning optimisation, local firms are making high-tech products more accessible. These efforts align with national goals to build an independent, self-reliant energy industry while significantly cutting power consumption across Vietnam.

China boosts SME development

Economy 00:01:38.239999999999995.00

China aims to strengthen both the quality and scale of its small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, by 2030. Under a newly released development plan for 2026–2030, Beijing aims to have around 22,000 “little giant” firms, high-performing SMEs with advanced technologies that can lead the wider sector.

Climate change reshapes Europe’s agricultural map

Economy 00:02:40.00

From cornfields harvested early in Germany and sun-scorched vineyards in France to drought-hit grasslands in Belgium, this summer is making one change increasingly clear across European agriculture. Climate change is not only reducing yields, but also forcing farmers to rethink what they grow, when they grow it, and how they farm.

EU tightens rules on e-commerce imports

Economy 00:03:6.709332999999987.00

Around 6 billion e-commerce parcels entered the European Union in 2025. The rapid growth in volume is putting increasing pressure on customs authorities and raising the risk of non-compliant goods entering the market. The Council of the European Union has now approved the bloc’s biggest customs reform in decades, with one major change: responsibility for goods sold online will shift from consumers to importers and e-commerce platforms themselves.

NISA – New policy focus for Japanese government

Economy 00:01:46.325333.00

Japan’s tax-free investment program - NISA has grown so fast that the government is now exploring ways to use it for broader economic policies! From proposed tax incentives on government bonds to potential market impacts on nearly 30 million voters, NISA is proving to be much more than just an individual investment tool.

Vietnam and Japan advance business partnership

Economy 00:00:44.586667.00

On 6 September, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met representatives of Japanese businesses in Vietnam during the second Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum in Hue. Japanese businesses raised issues in nine areas, including transport, education, energy, taxation, technology, and retail.

France starts penalising "ultra-fast fashion"

Economy 00:01:38.751999999999995.00

France is introducing a new mechanism to curb ‘ultra-fast fashion’ - a business model built around very cheap clothing, thousands of new styles released at high speed, and a cycle that encourages consumers to buy more and discard items quickly. Platforms such as Shein and Temu are expected to be among the most affected.

Japan launches largest property fund

Economy 00:01:53.664.00

Japan’s largest property fund, worth about US$3.75 billion, has launched to develop large-scale facilities in urban areas. The move also highlights growing foreign investment in next-generation infrastructure, including logistics facilities in Japan.