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Banks asked to prioritize capital for production and business activities
More than 20 banks have announced preferential credit programs for businesses and priority sectors.
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Over $124 mln for upgrading the Pac Bo–Cao Bang section of the Ho Chi Minh Road
The Pac Bo-Cao Bang project was approved as the Ho Chi Minh Road is preparing to enter a new phase of investment, following the near completion of the objective of connecting the entire route with a basic two-lane configuration.
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Regional minimum wage officially set to rise from January 1, 2027
Effective on January 1, 2027, regional minimum wages for employees will officially increase by VND310,000 to VND390,000 ($12-15) per month, according to newly-released Government's Decree No. 399 which replaces Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
9 Vietnamese universities named in THE World University Rankings
The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings assessed 2,092 institutions from 115 countries and territories.
Top Vietnamese leader emphasizes fight against wastefulness
In an article published by almost all local media on October 13, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam highlights the fight against wastefulness.
Japan provides $2 million in urgent support for Vietnam’s critical relief from Typhoon Yagi
The aid will help address the urgent needs of children and families affected by the most destructive typhoon that hit Vietnam in 70 years.
New policies in favor of social housing projects
A recent seminar heard of new policies that will spur the development of social housing.
Northern businesses offer 14,000 positions at job transaction session
Fields with major demand for workers include electronics, business and marketing, services and sales.
Unemployment rate drops to 2.24% in Q3
Ove 1.05 million of working-age population unemployed.