Hanoi (VNA) – Four groups of equipment and vehicles must have energylabels, according to a recent decision by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
They include home appliances, office and commercial appliances, industrialappliances and transport vehicles.
Energy labels are compulsory for strait tube fluorescent lamps, compact tubefluorescent lamps, electromagnetic and electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps,air-conditioners, rice cookers, electric fans, refrigerators, washing machines,televisions, three-phase distribution transfomers and electric motors. They are mandatory from January 1, 2020 forLED lighting products and hot water storage tanks.
Regarding office appliances, energy labels must be on commercial refrigerators.Photocopiers, computer desktops and printers will receive energy rating labelson a voluntary basis. Laptops must have the stickers from January 1, 2020.
Seven-seater cars and smaller ones are required to carry energy rating labels.Meanwhile, labeling for those with more than seven seaters to nine seaters willbe voluntary until December 31, 2017 and for motorcycles until December 31,2019.
Energy labels are required on those cars from January 1, 2018 and motorcyclesfrom January 1,2020.
According to a 2011 Government Decree, most energy-consuming products arerequired to carry energy rating labels before being sold on the market. Theselabels provide consumers with information about power consumption and theproducts’ energy efficiency.
Vietnam is following in the footstep of other countries like the US, EUnations, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, India and Thailand, where energylabeling has been successful.-VNA
Measures to save energy in designing, constructing and operating buildings were the focus of discussion at a workshop organised by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment.
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of saving 2 - 2.5 percent of energy consumption per year between now and 2020, with a view to protecting the environment.
The development of renewable energy and the effective and economical use of energy play an increasingly important role to ease reliance on imported energies.
Seven enterprises have been selected to join a pilot voluntary programme on economical and efficient energy use under the Vietnam Energy Efficiency and Cleaner Production project.
According to UOB, following the US’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs of 46% on Vietnamese goods on April 2, around 80% of Vietnamese businesses have proactively taken measures to respond to potential impacts.
As one of the most prestigious annual international events in the industry, the expo serves as a prime platform for enterprises to connect, exchange valuable experience, and explore reliable collaboration opportunities with both domestic and international companies.
Organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office, Vietnam's national booth showcases catalogues and product samples from over 30 Vietnamese companies, spanning key sectors such as agriculture, seafood, food and beverages, footwear, textiles, furniture, plastics, construction materials, and industrial machinery.
The pangasius industry is one of the country’s key foreign currency earners, with an annual export value of around 2 billion USD, accounting for 20% of Vietnam’s total seafood exports. The US remains one of the largest and most strategic markets for Vietnamese pangasius.
A Government Office notice on the Deputy PM’s conclusions at a recent meeting to review construction progress of the plants stressed that accelerating the development of power sources is essential and urgent to ensure energy security and meet the demands of two-digit socio-economic growth in the coming period.
It featured four discussions on key issues such as the Vietnam- Switzerland comprehensive partnership, Vietnam’s international financial centre, digital transformation and innovation, and global human resources and expansion of markets.
With rising protectionist policies for the steel industry, and the US imposing tariffs on steel exports, the sector has entered a challenging period. In response, many industry giants are returning to the domestic market.
As the most significant and high-profile event in the global logistics industry, FIATA World Congress 2025 is expected to gather over 1,200 delegates from more than 150 countries.
According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), in the interbank market, the trend of decreasing overnight interest rates has continued, starting at 3.13% in the first session of last week and gradually decreasing over the sessions to 1.67% at the last session of the week. In total, overnight interest rates decreased by 1.46 percentage points within one week.
Huynh Tan Khanh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ganh Hao, noted that the town strictly follows anti-IUU fishing directives and has partnered with local agencies to organise six awareness campaigns attended by nearly 500 fishermen. Some 130 boat owners and captains have also signed commitments to follow legal requirements and avoid entering foreign waters.
ChatGPT is not yet a threat to the real estate market as it can handle information quickly and effectively, but it’s here to support, not replace, human advisors.
As Vietnam moves forward, ESG, innovation and digital transformation will change the way businesses grow and how they are evaluated. This journey can’t rely on policy alone. It needs strong leadership, the right technology and, most importantly, skilled people who are ready to build a greener, more competitive economy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy are offering limitless opportunities for bilateral collaboration.
The US remained Vietnam’s largest market, accounting for 55% of the country's total wood exports. Key products include wooden furniture, plywood, doors, and handicrafts.
One batch of refrigerators (Photo: VNA) 
