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Life insurance market sees 4.3% growth in new policies
Investment-linked insurance accounted for 41.5% of newly issued policies.
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Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%
Artificial intelligence will be deployed to automate candidate screening and job matching, targeting a 30% to 50% reduction in average corporate hiring timelines as well as waiting periods for job seekers.
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Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts
To build a high-tech and high-value economy, the central coastal city of Da Nang is seeking public feedback on a draft resolution offering substantial housing and accommodation subsidies to domestic and international experts, scientists, and top talents.
Trade ministry asks fuel firms to ensure stable supply
The move is made amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East, which has affected global fuel supply chains.
Fuel import tariffs reduced to 0% amids Middle East tensions
The preferential import tax for unleaded petrol is slashed from 10% to zero from March 9 to April 30.
PM requests to diversify oil supply sources amid Middle East tensions
The Prime Minister chairing a meeting with the Government's Working Group to discuss measures to ensure energy security for socio-economic development.
Hanoi decentralizes management of foreign workers in industrial parks
This authority applies to foreign employees working for employers who maintain headquarters, branches, representative offices, or business locations within Hanoi’s industrial parks.
E10 biofuel may be rolled out from June 2026
The plan is earlier deployed as global oil price soars significantly due to Middle East tensions.
Prime Minister holds phone conversation with Qatari counterpart amid Middle East tensions
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his deep concern over the developments of the current conflict in the Middle East, calling on relevant parties to exercise restraint, promote efforts to reduce tensions, seek solutions to peace in the region…