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Over 1,400 IP cases handled under PM’s enforcement directive

Since Directive No.38/CD-TTg was issued on May 5, total fines have exceeded VND12 billion ($480,000), according to Tran Le Hong, deputy director general of the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam under the Ministry of Science…

VOVO expands e-commerce through flexible consignment mechanism

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Following the official launch of its app in Vietnam in April, VOVO is gradually developing its e-commerce model in a direction that places greater emphasis on discovery experiences, the level of user participation, and flexible post-transaction…

Announcement of the Grant of Certificates of Registration for the Two Certification Marks “Ky Anh Rice – Ha Tinh” and “High-Quality Ky Anh Rice – Ha Tinh”

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On 28 May 2026, at the Hall of the People's Committee of Ky Anh Commune, Ha Tinh Province, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of Ha Tinh Province, in coordination with the People's Committees of communes and wards within the protected geographical area and the CIPTEK Center for Technology and Intellectual Property Research (a science and technology organization under ALIAT Group), solemnly held a conference to announce and present the Decisions granting Certificates of Registration for the two certification marks “Ky Anh Rice – Ha Tinh” and “High-Quality Ky Anh Rice – Ha Tinh”.

Rubber sector gains momentum from commodity rally and land windfall

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Since early May, natural rubber prices have climbed to their highest level in nine years, fluctuating at approximately $2,200-2,300 per tonne. The trend is creating better conditions for major rubber-exporting countries in Asia, including…

Vietnam highlights reforms to unlock new wave of high-quality FDI

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In May, the government issued three new resolutions aimed at reducing and amending conditional business sectors, decentralising authority, and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions under a special…

How should Vietnam approach renewed oil market volatility?

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Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers, FOM University of Applied Sciences, Essen/Germany The UAE’s withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1 is merely a short-term oil…

Future skills investment a strategic priority for Vietnam businesses

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How do you see the broader role of businesses evolving in shaping long-term social and economic outcomes, particularly for future generations? Corporate activity inevitably interacts with the social and economic environment in which it…

Smart cities, factories critical to national competitiveness

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On May 15, Hanoi's National Innovation Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Arup Ventures, hosted a forum on innovation in developing smart cities and smart factories in Vietnam. Vo…

Finance ministry to remove bottlenecks for private businesses

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MoF to remove bottlenecks in business conditions for private businesses The work is to protect property rights, freedom of business, and equal competition for the private sector, and ensure the enforcement…

Vietnam tightens price controls and boosts public investment

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Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan highlighted these priorities at a regular government meeting on May 4, stressing the need for administrative vigilance as external shocks from global energy markets and scheduled hikes to state-managed service…

UAE retail giant steps up procurement of Vietnamese produce

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In less than one month, LuLu Group International has organised two charter flights transporting nearly 200 tonnes of Vietnamese agricultural products. Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade According to…

Masan delivers record Q1 profit

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In Q1 2026, MSN posted net profit after tax before minority interest (NPAT Pre-MI) of VND1.97 trillion ($75.77 million), doubling on-year. Consumer-retail earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to $94.62 million,…

Government intensifying crackdowns on IPR infringements

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The government on May 5 released a dispatch on focusing on directing the drastic implementation of measures to combat, prevent, and handle acts infringing intellectual property rights. The dispatch is sent to the…

Tesla Education achieves IB Continuum

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This milestone not only affirms its outstanding academic capability, but significantly expands the high-quality international education map in the region. Four international accreditations in 12 months In Ho Chi Minh City's international…

Vietnam Designated as a “Priority Foreign Country” on Intellectual Property in the 2026 Special 301 Report

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Vietnam has been designated as a Priority Foreign Country in the 2026 Special 301 Report, reflecting heightened U.S. concerns over intellectual property protection and enforcement.

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