Society
Expectations from a proposed housing development strategy
The inadequacies and failings of Vietnam’s housing market would be addressed by the proposed National Housing Development Strategy.
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Bac Ninh approves $56m bridge project
The 721-m bridge expected to improve freight transportation efficiency and strengthen economic linkages across the region.
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Domestic gold prices plunge to lowest level in 6M
Gold prices in Vietnam hitting their lowest level in the past six months on June 4.
Vietnam eyes leadership in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce export market
E-commerce exports considered as a new growth engine for Vietnam’s digital economy.
Hanoi to announce Master Plan with 100-year vision at June 29 conference
The conference also seeks to promote socio-economic cooperation between Hanoi and other localities, driving growth across the Capital Region, the Red River Delta, and the Northern Key Economic Zone.
5-month retail and service revenue climbs 11.2% as tourism peaks
Despite a modest share of 1.3%, the travel and tourism industry reached an estimated VND40.6 trillion ($1.54 billion), posting a strong growth rate of 12.2%.
Vietnam's CPI in May up 0.29%
The rise mainly driven by increases in electricity and water prices amid higher demand during hot weather, as well as higher prices of construction materials, housing rents and petrol.
Vietnam plans bus network to connect Long Thanh International Airport
The study covering intra-city and inter-city services, as well as a dedicated route linking Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai city with Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Five major bottlenecks persist in Vietnam’s real estate market
There is a supply-demand mismatch. The market faces an oversupply in the high-end segment but a severe shortage of housing priced appropriately for the average citizen's income.