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Trade ministry considers E10 biofuel rollout from April 2026
Major fuel traders, such as Petrolimex and PVOIL, have reportedly completed basic infrastructure preparations for the shift.
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Banks agree to cut interest rates following meeting with new Governor
This move comes as several banks have been aggressively competing for capital, causing market interest rates to spike in recent times.
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Hanoi and HCMC to mandate motorcycle emission testing from July 2027
This timeline is part of the roadmap for implementing the National Technical Regulation on emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds, recently enacted by the Prime Minister.
Personal ID numbers to be used as tax codes starting from July 1
This change aligns with international trends, where each citizen has a single, lifelong identification number linked to their administrative transactions and financial obligations.
Digital identity accounts will be issued for foreigners residing in Vietnam
The initiative targets foreign individuals holding valid permanent or temporary residence cards.
Vietnam issues plan to attract 100 top-tier AI specialists
The move aims to establish a comprehensive, autonomous, and human-centric AI ecosystem.
The Government's Steering Committee for administrative reform and decentralization established
PM Pham Minh Chinh will serve as Head of the Steering Committee.
Resolutions and decisions on merger of local administrative units nationwide announced
Party General Secretary To Lam, State President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the ceremonies in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong and Can Tho, respectively.
Vietnam Green Transformation Association to be established
The Association will be an ecosystem connecting the different capacities of many people, many parties, many organizations, contributing to realizing the goal of Net-zero...