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National digital transformation strategy for 2026 – 2030 approved
Vietnam aims to rank among the world's top 50 countries in the United Nations' e-government and digital government assessments.
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Early achievement of a development goal
The World Bank has officially reclassified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country, four years earlier than anticipated.
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Individuals face $1,900 fine for trading crypto via unauthorized entities
The Government has issued Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations regarding crypto assets and the crypto asset market.
Central bank proposes reporting rule for e-transfer at future International Financial Center
All electronic money transfers valued at $1,000 or more at the center must be reported for anti-money laundering purposes.
Hung Yen set for new $104 mln 'special-class' hospital
The hospital is planned as a modern facility with a capacity
of 1,200 beds, and an expectation for future expansion to 1,500 beds.
Inauguration of Nghe An Oncology Hospital with a scale of over 1,000 beds
The Nghe An 1,000-bed Oncology Hospital, with a total investment of 1.689 trillion VND, was among 250 projects inaugurated or launched simultaneously nationwide on August 19 in celebration of the 80th National Day.
Government approves national data strategy
The strategy aims at developing a comprehensive database system to foster innovation and strengthen international data cooperation.
Vietnam to inaugurate or launch 250 projects nationwide to mark National Day
The projects have a combined investment capital of VND1.28 quadrillion (about $48.72 billion).
Peak campaign against IUU fishing launched in Can Tho
Running until September 2025, the campaign focuses on close coordination with local authorities to prevent and end IUU fishing, particularly the illegal operations in foreign waters.