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Government asks to increase transport services during upcoming holidays
A sharp rise in travel demand is predicted during the holiday period.
Society
PM proposes solutions to ensure energy security at expanded AZEC summit
The expanded online summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) held amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Investors selected for $5 bln Can Gio port project in HCM City
The project is planned to span approximately 571 ha with a main wharf length of 7.5 km. Its design capacity is projected to reach 4.8 million TEUs by 2030, eventually scaling up to 16.9 million TEUs by 2047.
Elevated section of Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line starts commercial operation
This is the second metro line operational in the capital city.
Deputy PM asks for urgent implementation of tasks against IUU fishing
Inspection teams to be sent to localities.
Central bank proposes preferential rates for social housing buyers
The State Bank of Vietnam suggesting preferential rates at from 3 to 5 percentage points lower than average lending interest rate.
Former FLC Group chairman sentenced to 21 years in prison
He was sentenced for charge of "fraudulent appropriation of property" and "stock market manipulation".
Foreign ownership limits set for Vietnamese property
Foreign entities and individuals can now own up to 30% of the residential apartments in a building, including mixed-use developments, under a new decree effective on August 1.
PM requests proactive response to natural disasters
Natural disasters causing property loss of $50.7 million so far this year.