March 23, 2025
Vietnam’s Law on Housing in 2025
The Law on Housing 2023 represents a comprehensive update to Vietnam’s housing regulations. It aims to create a more transparent, equitable, and sustainable housing sector by introducing stringent standards for development, ownership, and management.
Vietnam Internet Regulations 2025: Data Privacy, Localisation & More
At the heart of Vietnam’s internet services regulations is Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on the Management, Provision, and Use of Internet Services and Online Information. This was issued by the Government of Vietnam on July 15, 2013, and took effect on September 1, 2013. This decree sets forth the legal framework for the management and use of internet services, online information, and related activities in Vietnam…
Vietnam’s insecticide and rodenticide imports increase by 19.06 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials rose by 19.06 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$77.88 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$65.42 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$143.67 million.
Vietnam’s chemical product imports rise 6.87 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s chemical product imports increased by 6.87 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$578.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$541.67 million, reflecting steady growth in chemical imports.
Vietnam’s animal feed production increases by 16.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed production has seen strong growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 1.17 million tons of animal feed in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 1.14 million tons.
Vietnam agriculture calls for land limit reform to grow
Agriculture sector business leaders have told Thanh Nien current land limit regulations are forcing them to engage in complex land transfers involving multiple individuals and state approvals, increasing costs and risks. This is resulting in a fragmented, small-scale agricultural landscape that deters private sector investment, particularly in high-tech and export-oriented production.
Vietnam private sector uses HUBA workshop to call for equal treatment
Private business leaders voiced frustration over long standing inequalities in state policy, especially compared to state-owned enterprises, at a workshop hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA), Friday. The leaders highlighted a need for institutional reform, transparency, and better access to land, finance, and international markets, VNExpress is reporting.
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports decrease by 12.36 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$535.50 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fruits and vegetables exports decline by 16.16 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fruits and vegetables declined by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$313.97 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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