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Connectivity key
Better infrastructure and revitalized urban areas are tipped to drive growth in housing demand in Vietnam’s major cities, especially where public transport offers convenience.
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Ho Chi Minh City sells nearly 3,300 apartments to foreigners
According to current regulations, foreign organizations and individuals are allowed to own up to 30 percent of the apartments in a condominium building. For individual houses, foreigners can own no more than 250 units in an area with a population equivalent to a ward.
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To reflect practical conditions
A number of amendments are contained within the draft revised Law on Housing, including rules on homeownership by foreign organizations and individuals.
Vietnam to pilot circular economy in key sectors
The pilot mechanism aims to create a controlled environment for the successful transformation, development, and operation of projects participating in the circular economy pilot.
To improve the quality of education
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Tra (*) and VET / VnEconomy’s Ngan Ha discuss the significant challenges facing Vietnam in enhancing the quality of its education sector.
National education development strategy approved
Vietnam's education expected to meet regional standards in the next 5 years.
Fines for traffic violations increase sharply from 2025
New regulations aiming to restore traffic order in big cities as accidents and congestions have become a pressing issue, causing risks to public safety.
Vietnam needs 2,400 staff to operate nuclear power plants
Operating a nuclear power plant with a capacity of approximately 2,000 MW requiring a workforce of 600-1,200.
A $19 mln railway overpass inaugurated in northern Vinh Phuc province
The overpass expected to resolve traffic congestion at the intersection of the Hanoi-Lao Cai railway line and Nguyen Tat Thanh road.