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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.
Quang Ninh Province Tops Vietnam's Business Friendliness and Green Development Rankings
The province has earned a reputation for progressive governance, continuing its impressive streak in investor surveys.
Vietnam PM, Chinese Top Legislator Pledge to Deepen Strategic Ties
Leaders mark 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory, emphasize need to manage differences
Vietnam Ponders Pricing in Plan for Direct Power Trading
Hanoi seeks a balance between market mechanisms and shielding the state utility as it develops rules for renewable energy sales
Former Politburo Member Among Top Vietnam Officials Disciplined in Corruption Scandal
The country’s anti-corruption body recommends action against Le Thanh Hai, among others, over real estate and financial impropriety
Pushing Digital Frontiers: Vietnam's Banking Sector Spearheads Tech Transformation
The country's lenders are at the vanguard of an ambitious plan to digitise the economy, but significant challenges still lie ahead.
Vietnam Pushes for Digitization of Public Services Amid Sluggish Progress
A Deputy Prime Minister has urged ministries and localities to accelerate the digitization of administrative procedures, lamenting the slow pace of reform.