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Malaysia recognises five Vietnamese Halal certification bodies

With five recognised bodies, Vietnam ranks third globally by the number of JAKIM-approved Halal certification organisations, behind Australia and Japan.

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Prime Minister to dialogue with 300 youth delegates

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Biometric transfer rules tightened to combat AI impersonation

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Ho Chi Minh City expands foreign homeownership project list

Ho Chi Minh City has added ten residential developments to its official list of projects permitted for sale to foreign organizations and individuals, aligning with citywide efforts to attract international investment and accommodate a growing workforce of foreign experts and engineers.

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JICA commits $630 million annual loans to support Vietnam’s growth target

JICA plans to direct these loan facilities toward projects assisting Vietnamese enterprises with technology transfer, business matching, and improved financial access.

CapitaLand rallies over 8,500 participants to support vulnerable children and youth in Vietnam

Group’s charity initiative sees a $98,000 donation go to the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.

October 08, 2026

Ninh Binh approves $44.5 million GMP medical manufacturing plant

The facility aims to build a GMP-certified complex producing human pharmaceuticals, functional foods, cosmetics, medical equipment, and medical supplies.

October 08, 2026

Power tariffs to be frozen, service fee hikes capped to curb inflation

Among the key cost-push factors, petroleum products are considered to have the widest spillover impact, directly affecting not only commuting expenses but also freight transport, manufacturing, product distribution, and ultimately end-consumer retail prices.

October 08, 2026

Social housing loan interest rate set at 6.5% per annum, after six adjustments

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Malaysia recognises five Vietnamese Halal certification bodies

Prime Minister to dialogue with 300 youth delegates

Biometric transfer rules tightened to combat AI impersonation

Ho Chi Minh City expands foreign homeownership project list

JICA commits $630 million annual loans to support Vietnam’s growth target

CapitaLand rallies over 8,500 participants to support vulnerable children and youth in Vietnam

Ninh Binh approves $44.5 million GMP medical manufacturing plant

Power tariffs to be frozen, service fee hikes capped to curb inflation

Social housing loan interest rate set at 6.5% per annum, after six adjustments

Enterprises to be empowered to set fuel prices

Irish grass-fed beef debuts in HCMC

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