Economy

Under national mineral planning for 2021–30, Vietnam targets annual output of 114–118 million tonnes of bauxite, 11.6–18.6 million tonnes of alumina, and 120,000–150,000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually.

The draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a 0.1% tax rate on bullion transfers. Transactions of raw gold and jewelry would remain exempt.

The private sector is expected to be a key driver, contributing to a sustained high growth rate, particularly at two-digit growth rates, and helping Vietnam achieve high-income status by 2045.

In a written reply to voters in Tay Ninh Province, the Ministry of Construction confirmed that National Highway 62 will be upgraded and expanded from September 2026, with completion expected in 2028.

Demand for vegetarian products surges during occasions such as Vu Lan Festival, Buddha’s Birthday, and lunar calendar dates, with supermarket and restaurant sales increasing by 15-20% compared to regular days.

The People's Committee of Tay Ninh province requested relevant departments to ensure that public investment capital disbursement in 2025 reaches 100% of the plan.

The socio-economic achievements of the 2020–2025 term have laid a solid foundation for Tay Ninh to accelerate towards double-digit growth in the upcoming tenure.

The PM asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to take concrete actions, including launching a special communication campaign to promote the “Vietnamese people prioritise using Vietnamese goods” movement.

Standardising products and services to Halal requirements, leveraging local advantages, and strengthening ties with key markets are critical to unlocking Vietnam’s opportunities in the Muslim world, an expert has said.

Tay Ninh province as well as investors in industrial park infrastructure proactively coordinate to increase investment attraction, increase the occupancy rate of industrial parks.

Vietnam and Cambodia are two neighboring countries with a long-standing traditional relationship, constantly developing in many fields, in which economic and trade cooperation plays a central role.

The Vietnam Food Association said that export rice prices are stable, with 5% broken fragrant rice currently offered for sale at around 440 - 465 USD per tonne, and Jasmine rice prices ranging from 496 - 500 USD a tonne.