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A new development model from the viewpoint of Hai Phong city
Hai Phong is highly attuned to the need for a new development model to address limitations and take the country forward.
Business
Vietnam identifies 6 priority areas for cooperation with Canada
These areas include agricultural and food processing, energy, aerospace technology, advanced technology, socio-economic infrastructure, and the dual-use defense industry.
Property
HCM City attracts commitments for nearly 100,000 rental housing units
The city aims to develop more than 181,000 social housing units during the 2026–2030 period, including approximately 50,000 rental units.
Pressure on Vietnam’s growth targets
Vietnam’s growth targets for this year and beyond are at significant threat from the conflict in the Middle East.
New decrees effective in May 2026
Under a new Government Decree, E-cigarette smokers shall be fined up to VND5 million.
A new industrial park approved in central Ha Tinh province
The IP, covering 198ha, requiring an estimated investment capital of about VND3.02 trillion ($115 million).
Real estate businesses in face of buffeting
A host of factors, both emerging and longstanding, have been buffeting construction and real estate companies in the opening months of 2026.
HCMC breaks ground on massive projects, paving the way for 'mega-city' status
The Metro Line No. 2 (Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem section), located in the new Thu Thiem urban area, has a total investment of nearly VND46.3 trillion ($1.73 billion).
$2.5 bln to be invested in metro line linking HCMC and Long Thanh Airport
Scheduled for implementation between 2026 and 2030, the project will include a comprehensive system of stations, depots, and auxiliary facilities and is expected to be carried out under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.