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Looming pressure on Vietnam's economic growth
Though results indicate a degree of recovery momentum in Q1 and March, ongoing global headwinds continue to pose concerns for Vietnam macro-economic situation.
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Southern Dong Nai province is to become a centrally-run city
This will be the 7th centrally-run city of Vietnam.
Many businesses planning to cut workers
82.3% of surveyed businesses to downsize.
Vietnam’s ultra-rich individuals double over past five years
The number of individuals in Vietnam with a net worth of over $30 million increased from 583 in 2017 to 1,059 at the end of last year.
Transport human resources training to focus on railways
Training expected to meet transport development demand.
Customs departments work to prevent smuggling by air
Smuggling via air transport has increased recently.
Taskforce to promote investment in plastic waste reduction
Investment in effective solutions to be pushed by taskforce.
HCMC to build more parks for green growth
Land allocated for parks to increase by 150 hectares.