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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 expands anti-smuggling fight to grassroots levels

The Prime Minister's new decision mandates the establishment of Steering Committees against smuggling, commercial fraud, and counterfeit goods at the level of communes, wards, and special zones.

January 12, 2026

National Council for mineral reserves evaluation established

The Council's responsibilities include evaluating and recognizing mineral reserves and resources in exploration reports, supplementary exploration for reserve upgrades, and the identification of associated or newly discovered minerals.

January 12, 2026

Vietnam’s 2026 credit expansion projected at $106 bln, down $7 bln YoY

The central bank has instructed credit institutions to strictly control credit expansion in high-risk areas, particularly the real estate sector, throughout 2026.

January 12, 2026

Economic diplomacy shifts gears to fuel double-digit growth momentum

PM Pham Minh Chinh directed that priority be given to creating breakthroughs in international cooperation regarding science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and green transition.

January 12, 2026

Investment demand remains a main driver of the real estate market

The real estate market concluded 2025 with many positive results, continuing to affirm its important role and positive contribution to economic and social development.

January 11, 2026

Vietnam to implement its NDC 3.0

The drafting and implementation of Vietnam’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) represents its firm commitment to global climate change response.

January 11, 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 expands anti-smuggling fight to grassroots levels

National Council for mineral reserves evaluation established

Vietnam’s 2026 credit expansion projected at $106 bln, down $7 bln YoY

Economic diplomacy shifts gears to fuel double-digit growth momentum

Investment demand remains a main driver of the real estate market

Vietnam to implement its NDC 3.0

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