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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.
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.