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The first aluminium ingots were officially unveiled on July 26 at the Đắk Nông Aluminium Electrolysis Plant in Nhân Cơ Industrial Park, Lâm Đồng Province.

Despite having nearly 5 million ha of planted forests, Việt Nam still faces a shortage of high-quality large-diameter timber for deep processing, experts said.

A key proposal is to introduce a mechanism to regulate windfall gains from differences in land values, while imposing high taxes on vacant land and property transactions conducted within a short period.

Both sides agreed to foster comprehensive collaboration to better connect Việt Nam’s financial market with the global ecosystem.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on July 25 launched a Việt Nam business leadership development programme 2026-30 (Vietnam CEO for a New Era), to build a new generation of internationally competitive chief executive officers (CEOs) in Việt Nam.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to inspect five businesses trading in jewellery, diamonds and gemstones in August as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

HORECFEX Vietnam 2026, a technology and innovation forum for the hotel and tourism sectors, will be organised on August 20-21 in Đà Nẵng City’s Ariyana Convention Centre Danang.

Trading momentum remained thin, with liquidity staying subdued and investor sentiment still guarded amid external risks.

The investment comes as Việt Nam continues to attract global manufacturers and increase its role in international trade, supported by strong exports, broad free trade agreements and rising foreign direct investment.

The target of $25 billion could be beyond reach if the industry continues to rely on short-term sources and imported raw materials, said Bùi Trung Nghĩa, deputy chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).