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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.
One-Stop-Shop divisions to be established at ministerial, provincial, communal levels
Under its Decree No. 118/2025/ND-CP, dated June 9, 2025, the Government regulates organization of such divisions to reduce administrative burden.
Hanoi moves all construction permitting online
One of the most practical incentives for users is a complete waiver of all fees and charges, which will apply until December 31, 2025.
Vast potential seen in Vietnam's nursing home market
The shift in population structure has created an urgent need for specialized nursing housing models, healthcare services, and amenities tailored to the elderly demographic.
PM asks to eliminate all temporary and dilapidated houses before August 31
Localities nationwide have so far removed over 205,000 temporary and dilapidated houses.
Indonesia becomes third nation to import Vietnamese ASF vaccine
AVAC ASF LIVE is the world’s first successfully commercialized attenuated live vaccine for preventing African swine fever.
A nearly $14.5 - million resort project in central Quang Tri province halted
Investor pulls out as it failed to overcome challenges related to land acquisition, finances, and market conditions.