The milestone reaffirms Vietnam SuperPort® ’s operational capabilities in safety, transparency, and compliance with international standards, while contributing to the continued enhancement of Vietnam’s logistics competitiveness within global supply chains.

TAPA FSR (Facility Security Requirements) is a leading international standard for facility security within supply chains, widely recognised by multinational corporations, logistics companies, and transportation providers worldwide.

The standard establishes stringent requirements for security controls, risk management, and cargo protection throughout storage, handling, and transportation processes.

As global supply chains increasingly emphasise security, transparency, and operational governance, TAPA FSR is an important industry benchmark that helps businesses strengthen credibility, meet international operational requirements, and expand collaboration opportunities with global partners.

Achieving TAPA FSR Level A, the highest level within TAPA’s facility security standards framework – demonstrates that Vietnam SuperPort® ’s infrastructure and operational processes meet rigorous international requirements for warehouse and cargo storage security.

Level A certification is reserved for facilities handling high-value and security-sensitive cargo, requiring enhanced controls across perimeter protection, access management, and operational governance. As one of the enterprises to attain this certification, Vietnam SuperPort® continues to reinforce its vision of becoming a modern, secure, and sustainable multimodal logistics hub for the region.

Dr. Yap Kwong Weng, CEO of Vietnam SuperPort® , said, “Achieving the TAPA FSR Level A Certification marks an important milestone in Vietnam SuperPort® ’s journey to build an integrated logistics ecosystem aligned with international standards.

This certification not only reflects our capabilities in delivering safe, transparent, and globally compliant operations, but also demonstrates our long-term commitment to supporting the enhancement of Vietnam’s logistics competitiveness. Moving forward, we will continue investing in technology, infrastructure, and talent development to pursue higher international standards and contribute to building more resilient and trusted supply chains across the region.”

Tony Lugg, chairperson of the Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC), commended Vietnam SuperPort® s efforts in building a secure, transparent, and internationally aligned logistics environment.

“Achieving the TAPA FSR Level A Certification is a testament to Vietnam SuperPort® ’s operational capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement. It also underscores the company’s growing role in building resilient and trusted supply chains in Vietnam and across the region. TAPA APAC remains committed to supporting the logistics and supply chain community in Vietnam in their journey towards higher operational standards and stronger global competitiveness,” he said.

At an event on June 2, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) released its ninth annual Business Law Flow Report, where VCCI chairman Ho Sy Hung said 2025 may be remembered for economic growth exceeding 8 per cent as well as for unprecedented changes in legislative thinking and national governance.

He highlighted the issuance of four strategic resolutions by the Politburo, including Resolution No.57-NQ/TW on science, technology and innovation; Resolution No.59-NQ/TW on international integration; Resolution No.66-NQ/TW on reforming lawmaking and law enforcement; and Resolution No.68-NQ/TW on private sector development.

Although the Politburo issued five additional resolutions during 2025, the VCCI noted that these four had the most direct impact on the development of business legislation.

“These resolutions have created a clear shift in development thinking, from management to facilitation, and from control-oriented governance to promoting innovation,” Hung said.

One of the most significant developments highlighted in the report was the National Assembly’s adoption of Resolution No.206/2025/QH15 on special mechanisms for handling legal obstacles and regulatory bottlenecks.

“For the first time in legislative history, the National Assembly authorised the government to issue resolutions that differ from existing laws in order to address urgent practical issues,” said Dau Anh Tuan, VCCI deputy secretary general and head of the Legal Department.

Tuan believes the government has been allowed to bypass certain legal restrictions to resolve urgent delays immediately, instead of waiting for amendments to individual laws. In exchange, these resolutions are subject to limited validity periods, most lasting until February 2027, while the government must simultaneously propose long-term legal amendments to ensure policy stability.

Between July 2025 and April 2026, the government issued 15 resolutions under this mechanism, covering areas ranging from planning, land and minerals to oil and gas, administrative procedures, food safety and social housing.

According to the VCCI, the new ‘remove obstacles first, amend laws later’ approach emerged from practical issues faced by businesses and investors. Some projects had been delayed for years awaiting planning adjustments, while companies were still required to resubmit documents already available in state databases. Projects extracting materials for major national infrastructure works were also subject to the same procedures as ordinary commercial mining projects.

Beyond these first-time policy experiments, the report also highlighted an unprecedented pace of lawmaking.

In 2025 alone, the National Assembly passed 89 laws, the highest number in many years. The figure was nearly three times higher than in 2024 and significantly above the average of previous periods.

Combined, more than 120 laws were newly issued or amended during 2024-2025, exceeding the total number of laws enacted during the entire 2016-2023 period. The 10^th session of the National Assembly, the final session of the current term, accounted for around one-third of all laws passed during the 2020-2025 term and was roughly 3.3 times the average annual legislative workload of the previous term.

“Businesses recognise the National Assembly’s efforts to amend laws in order to remove complexities affecting business operations,” Tuan said.

The VCCI also found that drafting times for legislation had been significantly shortened. A review of 33 laws directly related to production and business activities showed an average drafting period of 221 days, or around 7.4 months, equivalent to just 60 per cent of the previous minimum 12-month process. Some laws initiated in 2025 were completed within four months, while others took less than two months.

According to the VCCI, this reflects efforts to institutionalise a broad range of new policy directions related to innovation-driven growth, science and technology, international integration and private sector development.

The report also identified another positive trend: laws are increasingly drafted as framework legislation, while more detailed provisions are delegated to the government and ministries through subordinate regulations, improving policy flexibility.

Another major highlight was Resolution 66.7 on simplifying administrative procedures through data integration.

According to the report, more than 760 administrative procedures have been reviewed to replace physical documentation requirements with digital data across 14 areas of state management, including industry and trade, education and training, sci-tech, agriculture and environment, finance, justice, healthcare, banking, foreign affairs, defence and public security.

To implement these changes, authorities are expected to amend 22 laws, 113 decrees and 76 circulars simultaneously.

“Such a scale is equivalent to a comprehensive administrative reform programme, but implemented within a much shorter timeframe than the normal legislative process,” the VCCI stated in the report.

The report also noted that, out of more than 2,088 business complaints and recommendations reviewed nationwide, ministries, agencies and local authorities identified around 38 per cent as genuine legal impediments requiring action. The remaining cases were addressed through transparent explanations published on official online portals.

“This process has narrowed the gap between legal logic and practical realities, while opening opportunities for policies to become more closely aligned with business needs,” Tuan said.

Among the recognised issues, 42 per cent stemmed from unclear regulations, 36 per cent from unnecessary compliance costs and 22 per cent from overlaps and inconsistencies between legal documents.

However, the VCCI also expressed concern over the growing share of legal documents adopted under fast-track legislative procedures, which rose to 43 per cent in 2025, significantly higher than in previous years.

“Many of these cases may not involve consultations with businesses, meaning companies only become aware of the rules when implementation begins,” Tuan said, citing Decree No.46/2025/ND-CP as an example.

Businesses only discovered the decree during enforcement, leading to congestion at ports and eventually forcing the government to suspend its implementation.

At the same time, the proportion of legal documents taking effect immediately upon issuance, instead of after the usual 45-day period, increased to 15.3 per cent, leaving businesses insufficient time to prepare for policy changes.

From the VCCI’s perspective, the changes seen in 2025 were not simply about issuing more legal documents. More importantly, they reflected a broader shift in governance thinking: from pre-approval to post-audit management, from administrative control to facilitation, and from handling procedures to removing development bottlenecks.

At the same time, the VCCI noted that many businesses are now asking whether the special mechanisms introduced to address shortcomings in the current legal system will eventually be institutionalised through long-term legal reforms.

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In a report released on June 3, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) noted that GDP grew by 8 per cent in 2025 and remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP increasing by 7.8 per cent on-year. Private consumption remained resilient, underpinned by wage and employment increases, while public investment was supported by progress in infrastructure projects.

The labour market is tight with a historically low unemployment rate of 2.2 per cent, and the labour force participation rate increased to 68.7 per cent towards the end of 2025, followed by a slight decline to 68.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. Headline and core inflation both rose in April, to 5.5 per cent and 4.7 per cent, respectively. Fuel and transport prices increased by 11.1 per cent on-year.

Exports remained robust throughout 2025 and maintained their momentum in early 2026. Despite the imposition of US tariffs, goods exports remained strong against the backdrop of surging demand for semiconductor-related goods. Services exports have also remained strong, particularly in the tourism sector.

Foreign direct investment (FDI), an important driver of growth for Vietnam, has continued its steady increase. With more than 80 per cent of Vietnam’s oil imports coming from the Middle East, Vietnam is strongly exposed to the evolving conflict in the Middle East.

Fiscal policy will continue to support growth through increased public investment, pursuing an ambitious growth target of 10 per cent average growth over 2026 to 2030. The fiscal deficit of the general government is expected to widen to 4.8 per cent of GDP this year, mainly due to tax cuts in response to higher energy prices. The current energy-related tax cuts include setting import tariffs and the environmental protection tax on petroleum products to zero until the end of June.

Considering that public debt, at 31.5 per cent of GDP in 2025, is well below the 60 per cent ceiling, Vietnam has fiscal space to address emerging medium-term spending pressures and short-term spending needs. The monetary policy stance, defined through quantitative credit targets, has been accommodative since June 2023 and is expected to remain supportive during 2026 and 2027.

“GDP growth is projected to slow to 6.5 per cent in 2026 and 6.2 per cent in 2027 amid higher energy prices and measures to limit energy use. Private consumption will remain buoyant due to strong wages and employment, while the higher energy-related costs and the planned VAT rate increase at the beginning of 2027 will likely dampen private consumption temporarily and keep inflation elevated,” the OECD said.

Investment growth will be supported by public-sector-led projects under the new five-year plan. However, if project implementation falls short of schedule, the growth effect may turn out lower or materialise later.

Exports are expected to lose momentum in 2026 as possible supply disruptions, increased transport costs and the phase-out of front-loaded foreign demand, including on semiconductor-related products, take their toll. Service exports, particularly those related to tourism, are expected to remain robust.

As a small trade-dependent economy and a net importer of oil and gas from the Middle East, Vietnam is particularly vulnerable to higher energy prices and energy shortages, including of refined fuels. Additional downside risks stem from trade policy uncertainty and a possible increase in non-performing loans.

According to the OECD, the central bank should closely monitor inflation risks from rising energy prices and related second-round effects and stand ready to tighten monetary policy if needed. Moving towards a price-based monetary policy would improve macroeconomic resilience and facilitate stronger competition in financial markets, potentially improving the allocation of capital and raising productivity.

Regulatory reforms, such as opening up services markets to competition and FDI, hold significant potential to boost productivity, in addition to reducing the weight of state-owned enterprises and levelling the playing field with private firms. Informality affects around two-thirds of employees, limiting resilience and holding back productivity growth. Stronger incentives for formal job creation could result from efforts to reduce the labour tax wedge for low-income earners while enhancing the role of non-contributory social protection benefits.

Investing in climate-change adaptation measures will be key to enhance climate resilience against floods, typhoons and rising sea levels. Tax cuts on fuels should remain time-bound, while stronger efforts to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy sources would help support both energy security and emission reductions.

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The National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the administrative sanctions on April 9 under Decision No.5/QD-CT. The penalty was imposed for, “providing misleading information to customers regarding the promotional programme applied on August 8, 2025”.

During its ‘8.8’ sales campaign, the e-commerce platform used promotional messages such as “Free shipping for all orders,” “Everything comes with free shipping,” and “Free shipping everywhere for all orders” to advertise shipping incentives for users.

However, according to the authority’s conclusion, some communication interfaces related to the campaign did not fully display exclusion conditions and applicable terms, potentially leading consumers to believe that all orders qualified for free shipping without conditions.

Data from the platform showed that around 94 per cent of total orders during the promotional period were eligible for zero shipping fees. The remaining orders either received partial shipping discounts or were not entitled to free shipping because they failed to meet certain conditions.

In addition to the monetary penalty, Shopee has been required to correct the misleading information publicly across its media ecosystem, including its e-commerce website, Shopee app, and official social media platforms.

According to a report from data platform Metric.vn, Vietnam’s e-commerce market generated around VND429.7 trillion ($16.8 billion) in gross merchandise value in 2025, up nearly 35 per cent on-year.

Shopee and TikTok Shop continued to dominate the market, accounting for more than 97 per cent of total industry revenue. Shopee held around 56 per cent market share, remaining the largest platform, despite declining from approximately 64 per cent at the end of 2024.

Meanwhile, TikTok Shop expanded its market share to just over 41 per cent, continuing to narrow the gap through its livestream and short-video sales model.

Among smaller players, Lazada maintained a lower market share while focusing on genuine products, whereas Tiki continued to lose ground amid mounting competition from larger platforms.

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.

In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s natural rubber exports continued to expand, while selling prices improved significantly. Rising prices and stronger consumption demand have quickly translated into positive business results for many companies in the sector.

Business operations at numerous natural rubber enterprises have also shown clear improvement. At Tan Bien Rubber JSC, first-quarter revenue exceeded $20.9 million, up 135 per cent on-year, while after-tax profit reached more than $9.1 million, up 209 per cent.

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Vietnam Rubber Group currently owns around 377,797 hectares of rubber plantations. In Q1, the group recorded revenue of $353.8 million, up 56 per cent on-year, while profit surged 89 per cent to nearly $118.4 million.

The main growth driver came from stronger global rubber demand, particularly from the automotive and tyre manufacturing industries in China, the world’s largest rubber-consuming market.

Phuoc Hoa Rubber JSC also posted strong momentum in Q1, with revenue reaching $18.7 million, up 50.3 per cent on-year. Vietcombank Securities (VCBS) forecasts that Phuoc Hoa Rubber’s rubber segment revenue could reach around $69.8 million in 2026.

For Phuoc Hoa Rubber specifically, VCBS believes plantation productivity will continue to improve after the company completed the replanting of all ageing rubber trees, while many newly planted areas are entering a stable harvesting phase.

In addition, the company’s approximately 7,664 ha of rubber plantations in Cambodia are moving into the peak-yield stage of the crop cycle.

The favourable movement in rubber prices, together with expectations of stronger profit growth, has quickly attracted investor attention in the stock market.

Recently, shares of diverse rubber companies such as TRC, PHR and HRC have recorded strong gains. Notably, HRC shares hit the daily ceiling for four consecutive sessions from May 7 to 12.

Investors believe rubber stocks are entering a favourable phase, supported simultaneously by the commodity price upcycle and expectations of improving core business performance.

This marks an important distinction from previous periods, when many companies in the sector were valued mainly for their ‘land bank story’.

Phuoc Hoa Rubber has drawn considerable market attention as one of Vietnam’s largest natural rubber producers, with its land bank concentrated primarily in Binh Duong area (now part of Ho Chi Minh City).

The company plans to convert more than 3,000 ha of rubber land into industrial park developments, while also expanding into supporting sectors such as residential property, renewable energy and high-tech agriculture.

Meanwhile, shares of Tay Ninh Rubber JSC are viewed by An Binh Securities (ABS) as having positive sales volume prospects thanks to the recovery of the automotive and tyre manufacturing industries in major markets such as China and India.

The expansion of Vietnam’s electric vehicle ecosystem, particularly through cooperation between Vingroup and Vinachem to develop a materials supply chain for VinFast, could indirectly support long-term domestic rubber demand through increased local tyre production.

Beyond benefiting from the upcycle in natural rubber prices, many companies also possess a “dual-growth story,” combining expansion potential in their core businesses with the prospect of strong profits from industrial land assets.

According to VCBS forecasts, Phuoc Hoa Rubber alone could record around $28 million in profit from compensation related to rubber land conversion in 2026. Notably, the Bac Tan Uyen Industrial Park is expected to generate approximately $80-120 million in land conversion compensation for the company.

Tay Ninh Rubber also has the potential to deliver exceptional profit growth in 2026. The company plans to convert around 495 ha of rubber land at the Go Dau plantation – mainly ageing or low-yield plantations – to support the development of the Hiep Thanh Industrial Park.

The venture broke ground in December 2025. Under the plan, the 2025-2026 will focus on infrastructure deployment and completion of land-use conversion procedures, paving the way for Tay Ninh Rubber to recognise extraordinary income of around $78.4 million from land compensation and plantation liquidation.

Against the backdrop of persistently high natural rubber prices, improving harvesting and export activities, and the industrial park segment continuing to generate substantial revenue, rubber companies are considered to possess multiple supportive factors for medium- and long-term profit growth.

This partly explains why capital flows in the stock market are returning to rubber stocks after a relatively subdued trading period.

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