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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.
Foreign ownership limits set for Vietnamese property
Foreign entities and individuals can now own up to 30% of the residential apartments in a building, including mixed-use developments, under a new decree effective on August 1.
PM requests proactive response to natural disasters
Natural disasters causing property loss of $50.7 million so far this year.
2024 Asia Meeting of the Econometric Society, East & Southeast Asia, held in HCM City
The first event of the Econometric Society in Vietnam attracting 250 experts and scientists from 40 countries.
Japanese, US universities to help train semiconductor engineers
Vietnam targets to train 50,000 semiconductor engineers.
Four more members of Party Central Committee to step down
Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures as required by WTO to be increased
The Government has approved a project on strengthening the enforcement of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures