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Construction of waste-to-energy plant and resort commences in Nghe An province
Total investment capital of the two projects estimated at more than VND6.15 trillion ($234 million).
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Lien Khuong International Airport resumes operations after six-month upgrade
During the initial period after reopening, the airport in the Central Highlands is expected to handle around 36-40 flights per day and serve approximately 6,800 passengers daily.
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PM urges ministries to finalize bills, preventing bottlenecks for businesses
A Government meeting held on August 18 to discuss 12 draft laws and resolutions expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval.
Domestic gold prices drop, ending a three-session winning streak
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND2.66 million ($101) per tael.
VAT refunds surge 32% as tax authorities speed up processing
Value-added tax (VAT) refunds totalling VND111.73 trillion ($4.25 billion) as of August 11.
Banks urged to use data to improve access to credit
This is part of key tasks outlined by the State Bank of Vietnam at the 2026 Banking Digital Transformation event in Hanoi on August 18.
Primary benchmarks in real estate
Actual demand and value will be the determining factors in Vietnam’s property market as supply changes for the better.
ASEAN Law Forum 2026: promoting regional cooperation and development
Speaking at the event on August 18, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau noted Vietnam consistently values ASEAN's central role in the region's digital legal cooperation process.
Ministry demands clarification on VN34 flight incident in Munich
Vietnam Airlines must simultaneously review all aviation personnel training, operational, and maintenance processes, while strictly fulfilling the carrier's obligations toward affected passengers.