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Taking convenience a step further
Participants at a recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum shared their thoughts on promoting cross-border QR code payments.
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Hong Ngoc connects international experts to advance plastic and reconstructive surgery in Vietnam
International conference at the Vietnamese general hospital brought together 14 local and international speakers, experts to share advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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Da Nang revamps foreign aid strategy to target green economy, sustainable growth
The strategic shift was highlighted at the international workshop "Foreign NGO Affairs in the New Context Toward a Green Economy, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Development – An Inevitable Global Trend," in Da Nang on October 22.
Vietnam to build medical tourism hubs across eight key localities
Vietnam aims to offer competitive medical tourism packages, including general health checkups, early disease screening, dental care, reproductive support, specialized clinical treatments, traditional medicine, rehabilitation, and senior wellness care.
Remittances to HCM City rebound in Q3
Asia remaining the largest source of remittances in the third quarter of 2026, accounting for 59.1% of the total.
For long and healthy living
Longevity and wellness are reshaping hospitality, creating new opportunities for resorts, hotels, and real estate investors amid Vietnam’s aging population.
Vietnam to track overseas workers via ID codes from 2027
Vietnam will manage contract-based overseas workers using individual identification codes throughout their entire employment lifecycle starting in 2027, according to a newly issued Prime Ministerial Decision.
HCMC deploys AI for traffic management, fosters ties with ASEAN peers
Deploying AI aims to shift traffic management from a reactive posture—responding only after bottlenecks have formed—to a data-driven approach that detects risks early and enables proactive regulation.
Five-year personal income tax exemption proposed to attract talent
The proposal is part of efforts to attract and retain talent for Vietnam’s strategic development priorities.