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Banks asked to prioritize capital for production and business activities
More than 20 banks have announced preferential credit programs for businesses and priority sectors.
Society
Over $124 mln for upgrading the Pac Bo–Cao Bang section of the Ho Chi Minh Road
The Pac Bo-Cao Bang project was approved as the Ho Chi Minh Road is preparing to enter a new phase of investment, following the near completion of the objective of connecting the entire route with a basic two-lane configuration.
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Regional minimum wage officially set to rise from January 1, 2027
Effective on January 1, 2027, regional minimum wages for employees will officially increase by VND310,000 to VND390,000 ($12-15) per month, according to newly-released Government's Decree No. 399 which replaces Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
Ho Chi Minh City sells nearly 3,300 apartments to foreigners
According to current regulations, foreign organizations and individuals are allowed to own up to 30 percent of the apartments in a condominium building. For individual houses, foreigners can own no more than 250 units in an area with a population equivalent to a ward.
To reflect practical conditions
A number of amendments are contained within the draft revised Law on Housing, including rules on homeownership by foreign organizations and individuals.
An Giang approves plan to designate Phu Quoc as a Special Economic Zone
Under the development strategy, Phu Quoc island is envisioned as an internationally competitive center for marine eco-tourism and services, supported by trade, logistics, and marine economic industries.
Home away from home
Foreigners working at FDI projects seek a level of housing and services that Vietnam is now committed to providing.
Draft Electricity Law targets renewable energy bottlenecks
The discussion on the draft amendment to the Electricity Law saw National Assembly deputies focusing on proposing special mechanisms for biomass energy, improving the legal framework for rooftop solar power, and risk-sharing mechanisms for offshore wind power, aiming to resolve bottlenecks and ensure national energy security.
Enterprises initially embrace reduced loan interest rates
Many businesses have reported receiving loan interest rate reductions ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points, saving them hundreds of millions of VND each month.