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In 2024, the power sector witnessed significant policy shifts, setting the stage for 2025 as the year these changes come to life. With the amended Electricity Law taking effect, the introduction of the 5-tier electricity pricing system, and the emergence of the "charging station economy" as foundational elements, let’s revisit the most impactful policies and regulations that shaped the power industry over the past year.

For years, Vietnamese businesses have been accustomed to grappling with tangible costs such as raw materials, interest expenses, and labor. However, 2025 marks a pivotal shift, as numerous previously intangible costs—those outside contracts, supply chains, and short-term calculations—are now directly influencing business decisions. Green transitions, supply chain compliance, and transparency demands are no longer future considerations; they have become immediate pressures shaping a company’s competitive edge.

The Domestic Market Management and Development Agency (Ministry of Industry and Trade) has released the Vietnam Domestic Market Report 2025, offering insights into the influencing factors, current status, and development prospects of the domestic goods and services market for the period 2025-2030.

Navigating tax policies, especially invoicing for comprehensive travel packages that include transportation, accommodation, and dining, can be complex. Let us simplify the process for you.

Resolution 68-NQ/TW of 2025 by the Politburo has strategically positioned the private sector at the core of Vietnam’s economic development framework.

This year, a province in the Western region has surpassed last year's top 5 provinces, including Khánh Hòa, Đà Nẵng, and Quảng Ninh, in terms of tourist arrivals and revenue.

The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts that Vietnam will remain among Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies over the next five years, with its economic scale potentially nearing Thailand's by 2029.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Council has recently passed Resolution 75/2025, which mandates full coverage of health insurance premiums for seven specific groups within the city, effective January 1, 2026.

The parent company of Panko Vina in South Korea has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to its 2,640 employees prior to the company's dissolution on February 1, 2026.

Building upon the Politburo's comprehensive guidelines on wage policy, the government will meticulously research and propose a reform roadmap to the National Assembly, ensuring a wage policy that aligns with current needs and future aspirations.