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Gold prices in Vietnam continue downward trend
Despite the decline, domestic prices remaining about VND20.08 million ($763) per tael higher than international levels.
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Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing global volatility
Ms. Sinwon Park, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Vietnam, spoke with Thu Hang about Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing volatility and why businesses must move beyond relying on low labor costs.
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Work starts on $5.6 bln high-speed rail linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh
Once operational, travel time between Hanoi and Quang Ninh is expected to be slashed to just 23 minutes—five to seven times faster than current travel options.
Government sets major tasks to promote production and business recovery after typhoon
Property losses are estimated at more than VND50 trillion (nearly $2 billion), which is forecast to slow this year’s GDP growth by around 0.15%.
Vietnam receives over $13 mln pledged for Typhoon Yagi recovery
Aid has been distributed to affected regions, including northern mountainous provinces of Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, and Lang Son.
Power supply resumed for 99% of typhoon-affected customers
Power restored for more than 6 million affected customers, as of September 17.
Typhoon-affected businesses eligible for tax reduction
Property damage caused byTyphoon Yagi estimated at around VND40 trillion ($1.629 billion).
Typhoon Yagi causes $8 mln damages to railways
From September 8-13, all freight trains were halted due to road subsidence and rising floodwaters
Hanoi plans to establish creative design center
This is part of the city's commitment to implement the UNESCO Creative Cities Network initiatives.