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HCMC urged to align 100-year vision with population trends and housing needs

According to the HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA), the southern city’s population forecasting is one of the most important foundations for determining housing demand and planning urban space.

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Life insurance market sees 4.3% growth in new policies

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Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months

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Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

The Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft resolution to the Government proposing special mechanisms to resolve tax compliance bottlenecks, including a 30 to 70 percent reduction in late filing penalties and the cancellation of late payment interest for inactive taxpayers through June 30, 2028.

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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.

Vietnam reports no Nipah virus cases to date

The Ministry of Health affirmed that it will continue to closely monitor the epidemic situation and coordinate with the World Health Organization (WHO) and foreign countries to provide timely guidance on appropriate and effective prevention measures.

January 28, 2026

Decree on data exchange platform operations expected by Q2 2026

Ministries, sectors, and local authorities are urged to expedite the issuance of lists for master data, core data, open data, and shared data.

January 27, 2026

Green skills in high demand

Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is creating new job opportunities but also reveals that demand for workers with green skills far outpaces the labor market’s ability to supply them both globally and in Vietnam.

January 27, 2026

Emergency support from UNESCO to Vietnam following 2025 disasters

UNESCO stands with the government and people of Viet Nam to safeguard their heritage, support the continuity of education, and accompany recovery efforts grounded in knowledge, solidarity, and sustainability, UNESCO Director General Khaled El-Enany says.

January 27, 2026

HCMC assigns Thaco to study projected Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem railway

The projected Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem metro section spans approximately 5.58 km with six underground stations and an estimated preliminary investment of VND33 trillion (over $1.26 billion).

January 27, 2026

Nghe An urgently builds 5 resettlement areas for disaster-hit residents

The province will invest over VND141.5 billion (nearly $5 million) to build five resettlement areas in the communes of My Ly, Nhon Mai, and Muong Tip.

January 26, 2026

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HCMC urged to align 100-year vision with population trends and housing needs

Life insurance market sees 4.3% growth in new policies

Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months

Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

Vietnam reports no Nipah virus cases to date

Decree on data exchange platform operations expected by Q2 2026

Green skills in high demand

Emergency support from UNESCO to Vietnam following 2025 disasters

HCMC assigns Thaco to study projected Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem railway

Nghe An urgently builds 5 resettlement areas for disaster-hit residents

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