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Vietnam · Country watch

New Rice Export Rules, SCIC Investment Model

Vietnam tightens rice export conditions; SCIC to adopt a flexible investment model.

The picture Mixed

Business conditions in Vietnam are mixed today. New rice export regulations and SCIC's investment model shift create opportunities and challenges. Currency fluctuations continue to affect trade.

In this briefing Vietnam · Dân trí · Nguyễn Văn Thắng · State Capital Investment Corporation · U.S. dollar · Vietnamese dong

Regulation

  • agriculture
  • logistics

New Conditions for Rice Exporters from 1 October

Vietnam will enforce new conditions for rice exporters starting 1 October, as reported by Dân trí. Exporters must meet specific requirements regarding storage facilities and milling operations. The new regulation also outlines scenarios where export certificates may be revoked. This move aims to enhance the quality and reliability of Vietnamese rice exports.

Impact Rice exporters must upgrade facilities to meet new standards, affecting operational costs and compliance.

Sources: Dan Tri Kinh doanh ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

  • finance
  • public-sector

SCIC to Transition to National Investment Fund Model

Logo of the Vietnamese State Capital Investment Corporation
Logo of the Vietnamese State Capital Investment Corporation State Capital Investment Corporation, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng has directed the State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) to transition towards a National Investment Fund model, according to VnExpress. This change will allow SCIC to invest more flexibly following market principles, enhancing its role in Vietnam's economic development.

Impact Investors and companies may see increased opportunities for flexible investment and partnerships with SCIC.

Sources: VnExpress ↗

Markets

  • finance

U.S. Dollar Rises Against Dong on Black Market

Current Federal Reserve Notes as of June 2018
Current Federal Reserve Notes as of June 2018 US Federal Reserve, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

The U.S. dollar appreciated against the Vietnamese dong on the black market on Saturday morning, VnExpress International Business reports. This development follows recent fluctuations in currency markets, impacting exchange rates for businesses and individuals engaged in international trade.

Impact Importers and exporters may face increased costs due to the stronger dollar against the dong.

Sources: VnExpress International Business ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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