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Crypto Rules Tighten, Used Tech Import Ban Looms
Vietnam tightens crypto-asset regulations and plans to ban used tech imports, impacting finance and technology sectors.
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Business conditions in Vietnam are mixed with new crypto regulations increasing transparency but a looming ban on used tech imports affecting supply chains. Currency fluctuations continue to impact importers and exporters.
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Regulation
Vietnam issues new crypto-asset trading rules
The Ministry of Finance in Vietnam has issued new regulations for the crypto-asset market, requiring service providers to publicly announce the selection of a crypto-asset for trading at least seven days before the official commencement of trading, according to Vietnam News Economy. This aims to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with trading practices.
Impact Crypto-asset service providers must adjust to new transparency requirements, affecting their trading operations.
Sources: Vietnam News Economy ↗
Vietnam to ban used tech imports from January 2027
Vietnam plans to ban the import of used smartphones, computers, and other digital devices starting January 1, 2027, Thanh Nien Kinh tế reports. The decision aims to protect the domestic market from low-quality imports and encourage the consumption of new technology products. The regulation has sparked mixed reactions among industry stakeholders.
Impact Importers of used technology products face a ban, affecting supply chains and retail operations in Vietnam.
Sources: Thanh Nien Kinh tế ↗
Markets
US dollar hits 18-month low at Vietnamese banks
The State Bank of Vietnam has set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,623 VND/USD, marking an 18-month low for the US dollar against the Vietnamese dong, according to VietnamPlus. This is a decrease of 4 VND from the previous session, reflecting ongoing currency fluctuations.
Impact Importers and exporters dealing in USD face changing currency conditions, impacting their cost calculations.
Sources: VietnamPlus ↗, Vietnam News Economy ↗
Trade
China buys 96% of Vietnam’s durian exports
China accounted for nearly 96% of Vietnam’s durian exports in the first nine months of the year, VnExpress International Business reports. This heavy reliance on a single market leaves the Vietnamese durian industry vulnerable to market fluctuations and trade policy changes in China.
Impact Durian exporters face risks due to over-reliance on the Chinese market, affecting trade stability.
Sources: VnExpress International Business ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Disruption · Internal tension · Safety & health · Companies · Politics.
Also today in the local press
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- Malaysia steps up transport infrastructure investment to become global logistics hub — VietnamPlus
- Singapore tightens cross-border haze pollution law — VietnamPlus
- Scope 1, 2, 3 là gì, vì sao cần thực hiện? — Dan Tri Kinh doanh
- National Assembly approves additions to agenda of second session — VietnamPlus
- Hai Phong aims to become attractive tourism destination — VietnamPlus
- Thailand calls on ASEAN to proactively address polycrisis — VietnamPlus
- Vietnam’s cross-border QR payments gain traction — VietnamPlus
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