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Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.
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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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Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months
In Q3 2026, Shopee and TikTok Shop reached near-parity in total market share. The competitive spread between the two dominant players shrank dramatically from nearly 15 percentage points in Q3 2025 to just over 1% in Q3 2026.
First electric bus line inaugurated in Con Dao Special Zone
Covering a total distance of 17.1 km, the route includes 39 pick-up and drop-off points. It provides a direct connection between Con Dao Airport and Con Dao Market, two major hubs with high traffic volume.
Emission quota to be allocated on trial basis to 110 industrial facilities
Starting from 2028, emission quota management will be officially and mandatorily implemented nationwide across all sectors and enterprises.
Basic wage of Vietnamese workers in Taiwan (China) to increase
Starting from January 1, 2026, the basic wage for workers in Taiwan (China), including Vietnamese workers, as well as contributions to labor insurance and health insurance will be adjusted.
Hanoi establishes coordinating council for smart city development
Smart city coordination activities must be closely and synchronously integrated with initiatives in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation across all administrative levels.
Da Nang named Vietnam's Smart City of 2025
The central city earning top scores in three categories: smart governance, innovation and start-up attractiveness, and green environment.
Environmental protection in construction activities to be enhanced
Reuse of construction waste and use of non-fired and eco-friendly materials are encouraged