Society
Banks asked to prioritize capital for production and business activities
More than 20 banks have announced preferential credit programs for businesses and priority sectors.
Society
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.
Society
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.
Typhoon-affected businesses eligible for tax reduction
Property damage caused byTyphoon Yagi estimated at around VND40 trillion ($1.629 billion).
Typhoon Yagi causes $8 mln damages to railways
From September 8-13, all freight trains were halted due to road subsidence and rising floodwaters
Hanoi plans to establish creative design center
This is part of the city's commitment to implement the UNESCO Creative Cities Network initiatives.
Half a million Indian tourists are expected to visit Vietnam this year
The Indian Ambassador made the forecast after Vietnam welcomed a big tourist group with 4,500 employees of Indian billionaire Dilip Shanghvi on a four-day holiday in late August.
Japan's emergency relief for Typhoon Yagi victims arrived
The emergency relief package worth $124,096 arrived at Noi Bai international airport on September 15.
2G network termination deadline extended to October 15
The new dealine aimed at keeping communications uninterrupted.