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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.
New thresholds for exit bans due to tax debt proposed
The Ministry of Finance suggests imposing exit bans on individuals and business households with tax debts of VND50 million (around $2,000) or more.
Remittance inflows reach $230 bln in two decades
The figure is equivalent to the total disbursed volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital in the same period.
Binh Duong projected to need 70,000-80,000 workers in 2025
The demand for labor is expected to surge after the Lunar New Year Holiday and continue through the second quarter of 2025.
Hanoi to host signing of global treaty against cybercrime in 2025
The UN treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats.
Six Vietnamese enterprises have been selected by Australia to participate in VLMA Program
Several activities will be organized in January 2025 to provide information about the VLMA program.
35 businesses honored in Binh Duong's Green Book for environmental excellence
Published every two years, the Green Book of Binh Duong honors production, business, and service establishments that excel in environmental protection.