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CPI rises 4.57% in first 10M of 2026
Transport sector making the biggest contribution to the overall CPI increase, driven by petrol price hike.
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Moscow sees surging interest from Vietnamese travelers
A new visa-free policy, expanded air connectivity, and developed tourism infrastructure are creating favorable conditions for Moscow to attract Vietnamese visitors, with travel agencies identifying significant growth potential in the market.
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People & preservation of marine resources
Skilled workers will be in significant demand as Vietnam grows its blue economy, within which coastal communities will also play a key role.
Users to gain greater control over personal data on digital platforms
A draft circular released by the Ministry of Science and Technology proposes that digital platforms allow users to download self-generated data, request permanent data deletion, and decline personal information sharing.
Vietnam cuts special consumption tax on petrol to zero
The tax reduction taking effective from November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 as part of measures to stabilize the market.
Vietnam cuts average retail electricity price by 2% from November 1
The reduction marking the first time the average electricity price has been lowered in 20 years.
Long Thanh airport expected to commence operations by late december 2026
Vietnam Airlines plans to operate the Long Thanh - Hanoi route along with several international routes; Vietjet Air intends to launch domestic routes connecting Long Thanh with major economic and tourist centers across the country.
Domestic gold prices fall to three-month low
Domestic prices still higher than global levels, with a gap of about VND14.86 million ($565) per tael.
Vietnam proposes three ASEAN agriculture and forestry cooperation priorities for 2026-2030
At the 48th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF), Vietnam proposed three priorities, including enhancing food security and the resilience of agricultural supply chains, and fostering innovation.