Vietnam Market Weekly Report

The Ministry of Industry and Trade requests localities to update electricity demand for data centers, EV charging stations, metro, high-speed rail, and TOD zones, as part of revising Power Development Plan VIII to ensure energy security and meet 2050 net-zero targets.

The Ministry of Finance proposes extending the exemption of environmental tax, VAT, and import duties on petroleum until September 30, while restoring special consumption tax on gasoline from July 1.

The Ministry of Finance proposes extending the exemption of environmental tax, VAT, and import duties on petroleum until September 30, while restoring special consumption tax on gasoline from July 1. This aims to balance inflation control, energy supply, and budget revenue.

The State Bank of Vietnam reported that foreign exchange reserves have fallen to nearly $88 billion from a record $112 billion in January 2022, due to market intervention.

The State Bank of Vietnam reported that foreign exchange reserves have fallen to nearly $88 billion from a record $112 billion in January 2022, due to market intervention. It also proposed amendments to Decree 50 to increase flexibility in reserve management.

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc chaired a meeting on tightening regulations for imported cars under gift, donation, or relocation asset categories to prevent policy abuse.

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc chaired a meeting on tightening regulations for imported cars under gift, donation, or relocation asset categories to prevent policy abuse. The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed that such imports must match the business license of authorized car importers and comply with technical and environmental standards.

Vietnam's Department of Climate Change registered greenhouse gas emission quotas for 2025-2026 totaling 511 million tons CO2e for the thermal power, steel, and cement sectors, with trading starting June 29 on the national carbon exchange operated by HNX.

The State Bank of Vietnam proposes raising the short-term capital used for medium and long-term lending ratio from 30% to 40%, which would expand credit capacity for banks and indirectly support real estate and infrastructure sectors, but also introduces liquidity risks.

Vietnam's Department of Climate Change registered greenhouse gas emission quotas for 2025-2026, totaling 511 million tons of CO2e for the thermal power, steel, and cement sectors.

Vietnam's Department of Climate Change registered greenhouse gas emission quotas for 2025-2026, totaling 511 million tons of CO2e for the thermal power, steel, and cement sectors. Trading on the carbon exchange will begin on June 29, with 92 enterprises including Hoa Phat, Formosa, EVN, and VICEM allowed to participate.

Vietnam's government issued Decree 243, raising the maximum rooftop solar surplus electricity sold to the grid from 20% to 50%, with higher ratios allowed until 2030 in areas with grid capacity.

The State Securities Commission fined Bao Viet Securities (BVS) and PetroVietnam Securities (PSI) VND 125 million each for allowing clients to trade on margin exceeding their purchasing power, signaling tighter margin regulation ahead of Vietnam's potential market upgrade.

The State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 25, raising the maximum ratio of short-term funds used for medium- and long-term loans from 30% back to 40%, effective July 1, to support credit growth and economic expansion.