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Domestic gold prices continue downward trend
The prices of SJC-branded gold bars dropping by VND6-7 million ($228-$266) per tael on July 23.
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Quang Ninh targets $2.6bln in tourism revenue in 2026
The northern province welcoming over 12.4 million tourists in the first six months of 2026, generating VND35.2 trillion ($1.34 billion) in tourism revenue.
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HCMC unveils climate change response plan to 2030, vision to 2050
The southern city is steering toward a low-carbon economy by integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions into its socio-economic development planning.
WHO commends Vietnam for increasing tobacco and alcohol tax
WHO Representative in Vietnam congratulated the Vietnamese Government on adopting increased and new taxes on these unhealthy products.
Environmental responsibility from enterprises
EPR regulations are now in place for certain industries in Vietnam, with enterprises to exhibit a degree of environmental stewardship as they focus on economic output.
Ring busted for using over 21,000 accounts in Amazon payment fraud scheme
The suspects used various tactics, such as exploiting security vulnerabilities, to create software tools that automatically harvested international bank card data from foreigners in order to steal funds.
Some 28 Decrees on decentralization and delegation of authority announced
These decrees shall take effect from July 1, 2025 when the two-tier local administrations officially come into operation.
Former deputy labor minister charged in bribery scheme involving labor export companies
The charges are linked to an ongoing case involving Hoang Long Investment Construction and Manpower Supply Joint Stock Company (Hoang Long Company).
Resolution on reorganization of provincial-level administrative units officially approved
Under a resolution approved by the National Assembly on June 12, Vietnam has 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.