Banking & Finance
Remittances to HCM City reached $2.41 bln in Q1
Of the figure, nearly $1.76 billion transfered through remittance companies.
Society
HCMC targets District 8 for massive canal-side relocation project
Under the plan, 14,950 households in District 8 are slated for relocation.
Business
A $4.7- million grant funding for 17 innovative startup partnerships announced at the P4G Vietnam Summit
The announcement was made by P4G’s Executive Director Robyn McGuckin on April 16.
Mobile network coverage gaps expected for elimination by June, 2025
A draft decree guiding the implementation of the 2023 Law on Telecommunications will create more flexible regulatory environment for the construction of telecommunications towers in remote areas.
63% of Vietnamese cosumers to increase spending on essential goods: survey
Inflation considered the leading risk for consumers.
National Biodervsity Conservation Plan for 2021-2030 approved
The plan targets to increase, restore and preserve natural ecosystem.
PM approves increased funding for dilapidated housing eradication
The new support levels are over $2,360 per newly built house and $1,184 per renovated one.
National target program on drug control and prevention submitted to National Assembly
Under the program, over VND22.4 trillion ($928 million) will be allocated for drug prevention and control through the end of this decade.
Vietnamese consumers lead regional optimism, fueling cross-border spending
Over 70% of Vietnamese respondents expressed confidence in Vietnam's economic performance for the next six to twelve months.