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New policies take effect from March 2026
Each residential real estate will have its own unique electronic identification code from March 1, 2026.
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A goal of 110,000 social housing units set for 2026
In tandem with these efforts, the Ministry of Construction will focus on stabilizing the real estate market to ensure safe, healthy, and sustainable growth.
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Serial codes for emission quotas and carbon credits to be issued
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is the sole authority empowered to issue and manage domestic codes and serial numbers for greenhouse gas emission quotas and carbon credits on the National Registry.
National gold trading floor is to be established
In a recent Directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the State Bank of Vietnam was asked to closely monitor the gold market and synchronously implement solutions to manage gold trading activities.
Minimum wage proposed to increase
If the proposal is accepted, the new wage level will be applied by Mid-2026
Domestic gold prices drop during God of Wealth Day
The gap between domestic and global gold prices down 26.7% from the peak recorded on January 30.
Maximum deposit insurance payout proposed to increase by 2.8 times
Since 2000, the deposit insurance limit in Vietnam has been adjusted three times, with the 2025 value increased by approximately 4.16 times compared to 2000.
Export of raw rare earth will not be allowed
Under a draft decree, the management of raw rare earth will be tightened.
Some 1.5 million rural workers to receive vocational training annually
With a vision for comprehensive innovation, the program not only focuses on training quality but also aims to facilitate a fundamental shift in labor and economic structures.