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Construction ministry urges provinces to launch rental housing projects
Localities are required to break ground on at least one rental housing project.
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Rental housing as a strategic pillar of Vietnam’s housing policy
The government is positioning rental housing as a strategic pillar of Vietnam’s housing policy, aiming to boost supply, improve affordability, and support sustainable real estate market development.
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A fundamental shift in housing strategy
Vietnam is accelerating the development of a rental-led housing model, with new policies and projects aimed at expanding access to affordable housing.
Foreign female Consuls General in HCMC share career insights with students
Eight foreign female Consuls General serving in Ho Chi Minh City shared personal experiences with students, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges that remain for women pursuing careers in diplomacy.
Hanoi to host 2026 job fair for the elderly
The fair aims to create job connections, provide career counseling, offer vocational training, and support livelihoods for about 300 elderly participants (attending both directly and virtually).
Dien Bien launches Vietnam’s first UAV low-altitude economy sandbox
The trial covering four key sectors: agriculture, logistics, healthcare and digital mapping.
Societal shift and economic development
Vietnam’s social structure is becoming increasingly differentiated as its economy expands and modernizes, presenting both opportunities and challenges for inclusive development.
Politburo greenlights plan to establish Bac Ninh as centrally-run city
The city aims to develop a modern high-tech industrial sector that integrates deeply into global supply chains, establishing itself as a leading national and regional hub for electronics, with a focus on semiconductors, microchips, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam leads ASEAN in AI readiness: Microsoft study
Vietnam currently ranks first in ASEAN in the proportion of AI pioneers, with 39% of workers classified as advanced AI users—more than double the global average of 16%, according to Microsoft Vietnam’s Work Trend Index 2026 report.