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Vietnam's Q1 retail sales rise 10.9% to $72.2bln
The growth driven by strong consumer demand.
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Digital platform for civil judgment enforcement officially activated
This transition moves the system from manual processing toward the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the entire civil judgment enforcement workflow.
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Pressure on domestic fuel market to be alleviated
The government is acting to alleviate the pressure on Vietnam’s fuel market caused by events in the Middle East and the disruption to oil supplies.
100% funding proposed for restoration of at-risk sites in Hoi An
Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center recommends that the People's Committee of Da Nang city consider investing in urgent restoration of relics at risk of collapse.
Construction of HCM City's Metro Line 2 scheduled to start in January 2026
The metro line will connect with Metro Line No. 1 and link with future urban transit routes, enhancing east–west connectivity across the city’s central area.
Tax Declaration Portal to be piloted in November
The portal allowing taxpayers to declare and pay taxes online, as well as directly submit issues or obstacles for relevant agencies to address promptly.
Vietnam proposes three key priorities for global ozone layer cooperation
One of the priorities is to develop policies and standards to create a legal framework to mobilize long-term investments for phase-out activities, improve energy efficiency, and manage the lifecycle of refrigerants.
PM urges sustainable development of social housing
The country currently has 3,297 social and commercial housing projects and land plots in the pipeline, with the potential to supply around 5.9 million housing units.
Domestic gold prices hit all-time high
The prices of SJC-branded gold bar exceeding the VND150 million threshold for the first time.