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Businesses prepared for emerging carbon market
A training program launched to enhance businesses’ readiness for carbon transactions and compliance obligations.
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Tax resolution on petrol, oil, aviation fuel adopted
The resolution introducing key provisions on environmental protection tax, value-added tax and excise tax applicable to petrol, oil and aviation fuel passed by the National Assembly on April 12 takes effect from April 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
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No instant ban on petrol-powered transport as Hanoi takes measured approach for Ring Road 1
Under the current plan, starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi will begin piloting "Low Emission Zones" (LEZ) in certain areas within Ring Road 1.
Vietnam prioritizes high-quality human capital for strategic growth
Vietnam pledged to work with other ASEAN member states to implement initiatives and cooperation proposals that have been and will be promoted in the future.
Eight social housing projects implemented in Q3
Around 4,960 units will be supplied as a result.
Government proposes $16.5 bln package for cultural development
The package is part of the national target program on cultural development in 2025-2035 period.
Vietnam and UAE collaborate to boost labor cooperation
Approximately 4,500 Vietnamese workers are employed in the UAE, primarily in construction, mechanics, hospitality, and beauty care sectors.
Party leader chairs meeting on combating corruption, wastefulness
At a meeting on October 30, Party General Secretary To Lam noted that combating wastefulness should hold the same importance as fighting corruption and other negative phenomena.
Over 475,000 foreign nationals granted work permits in 2017-2022 period
With its ongoing efforts in migration governance, Vietnam ensures that migration benefits all, a workshop on October 29 heard.