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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.
Ministry proposes minimum wages increase by 7%
The adjustment helps workers to ensure minimum living standard.
eProjects Innovation Showcase held in HCM City
Their solutions helping to deal with urgent issues like water treatment and environmental pollution.
Combat against gold and foreign currency smuggling to be accelerated
The campaign has been launched by Vietnam Customs.
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to be subject to stricter management
The management will be tightened under a dispatch signed by the Prime Minister on May 13.
Vietnam and Singapore Cooperation: Forward With Confidence
In an exclusive interview with VET’s Dinh Pham Tran, Ambassador of Singapore to Vietnam, H.E. Jaya Ratnam, spoke of how the two countries could strengthen their relationship for a more resilient and sustainable Southeast Asia in the face of the common threat of climate change.
Vietnam's Toll-Free Highways: A Barrier-Free Future
Pilot programs pave the way for nationwide expansion of electronic toll collection (ETC) systems, eliminating physical barriers and streamlining traffic flow.