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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.

Construction begins on $7.6 mln medical center in Cao Bang

Once operational, it will provide medical examination, treatment, and healthcare services for over 80,000 residents in the region.

January 03, 2026

New policies take effect from January 2026

The new policies encompass agricultural land use tax, minimum regional wage, and criteria for selecting organizations for receiving technology transfer for railway projects.

January 03, 2026

HCMC Public Administrative Service Center makes its official debut

The southern city has set an ambitious goal to have 100% of administrative procedures processed regardless of administrative boundaries, and 100% of services for citizens and businesses available online.

January 02, 2026