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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.
A hard year of natural disasters
Record storms battered Vietnam from the north to the south during 2025 but the country’s capacity to respond was more than heartening.
Vietnam gears up for 5th EC inspection on IUU fishing
A high-peak inspection plan has been launched, with seven ministries and the Government Inspectorate assigned to conduct inspections in 15 key localities from now until March 9, 2026.
Hoi An ranked among best destinations in Asia to experience Lunar New Year
Hoi An's Lunar New Year celebrations offer a gentler take on Tet, unfolding across the lantern-lit streets of its UNESCO-listed Old Town, according to the UK-based Time Out magazine.
Vietnam becomes China’s leading green lobster supplier
With an export volume of 24,067 tons, accounting for approximately 34.5% of the market share in China, Vietnam has risen to the top position in green lobster exports to this market.
Deportation regulations to be applied to foreigners violating Vietnam's laws
Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP details forms of deportation penalties, temporary detention measures, and escort procedures applicable to foreign nationals who violate Vietnamese law during deportation procedures.
National center to combat fake news proposed to be established
The proposed center would be tasked with receiving reports, denunciations, and complaints regarding misinformation; announcing and issuing warnings about fake news; and providing support and clarification regarding suspicious information.