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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.

Da Nang airport breaks ground on new international cargo terminal

This development is expected to enhance aviation logistics capacity, provide strong support for import-export activities, attract foreign investment, and foster the growth of free trade zones.

January 17, 2026

Outstanding policy credit reaches $16.2 billion in 2025

The credit providing support for over 6.7 million poor households and other policy beneficiaries nationwide.

January 16, 2026

HCMC adds five more housing projects eligible for foreign ownership

According to current regulations, foreign individuals who have legally entered Vietnam and foreign organizations operating in the country are eligible to buy and own housing within these approved projects.

January 16, 2026

HCMC breaks ground on Metro Line 2

Funded by the city's public investment budget, the project has a total investment of approximately VND55.179 trillion ($2.1 billion) and is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2030.

January 16, 2026

HCMC seeks investors for urban area project

The city is encouraging developers with strong financial capacity and proven urban development experience to submit proposals. The goal is to turn the Binh Quoi - Thanh Da area into a modern, sustainable, and eco-friendly urban symbol of the future.

January 15, 2026

Work officially starts on Can Gio Bridge to boost growth in the heart of Tien Bay

The bridge is considered an urgent priority to enhance connectivity between Can Gio Commune and the HCMC city center.

January 15, 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%

Da Nang airport breaks ground on new international cargo terminal

Outstanding policy credit reaches $16.2 billion in 2025

HCMC adds five more housing projects eligible for foreign ownership

HCMC breaks ground on Metro Line 2

HCMC seeks investors for urban area project

Work officially starts on Can Gio Bridge to boost growth in the heart of Tien Bay

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