Chemical Enterprises Under Pressure Amid Weakening Global Demand
Amid the global economic slowdown, declining demand for basic chemicals such as yellow phosphorus and caustic soda from key export markets puts pressure on Vietnamese chemical producers.
Crude Oil Prices on April 13: Surge to $87/Barrel on Hopes FED Will Soon Halt Rate Hikes
Crude oil jumped 2% to near $87 per barrel on April 13, boosted by cooling US March inflation data that reinforced investor expectations of an imminent pause in Federal Reserve rate hikes.
2% VAT Reduction: Ministry of Finance Proposes Two Options
The Ministry of Finance has drafted two options for a 2% Value-Added Tax (VAT) cut in 2023 to stimulate consumption, support businesses, and promote macroeconomic recovery.
Retirement Age Deemed Too High
Public opinions on the draft revised Social Insurance Law suggest creating differentiated retirement age standards between private enterprise workers and public sector employees.
Prime Minister Issues Official Dispatch: Urgently Resolving Fire Prevention and Fighting Obstacles
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Official Dispatch No. 220/CD-TTg ordering ministries and localities to urgently resolve bottlenecks in fire prevention and fighting (FPF) regulations.
Should Retirement Age Be Strictly Regulated?
Workers and experts weigh in on the draft revised Social Insurance Law, advocating for pension eligibility based on contribution tenure rather than rigid retirement age thresholds.
Company Leadership Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony of Green Hydrogen Plant in Tra Vinh Province
CECO leaders attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen Plant with total investment of nearly VND 8,000 billion, serving as consulting contractor for the project.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Construction of Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen Plant
On March 30, TGS Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen JSC held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen Plant with total investment capital of nearly VND 8,000 billion.
National EPR Council Convenes Its First Plenary Session
On the morning of March 15, the National EPR Council held its inaugural session to unveil the Council and deliberate on essential legal frameworks for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
Focusing on Digital Transformation and Digital Economic Development in the Industry and Trade Sector
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien chaired a high-level working session with the Department of E-Commerce and Digital Economy on key priorities for digital transformation and digital economic expansion.