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Bac Ninh breaks ground on $30 mln social housing project
The total gross floor area (GFA) spans roughly 59,492 sq.m, designed to accommodate around 490 apartments ranging from 25 to 77sq.m.
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Over 2,400 emitting facilities required to conduct greenhouse gas inventories
Among the 1,916 facilities within the industry and trade sector, manufacturing and processing represents the lion's share (93.5%) with 1,792 establishments.
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Vietnam proposes 7.8% increase in regional minimum wages from 2027
The proposed adjustment seeks to improve workers’ living standards while taking into account employers’ ability to maintain and expand production and business activities.
New growth avenues open for Vietnamese honey
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has selected Vietnamese honey to participate in its global “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOPP) initiative, creating unprecedented opportunities to enhance product value, build brand equity, and expand international markets.
Vietnam reaches 27.2 million 5G subscribers
In just one year, fixed broadband speed grew by about 20.4%, while mobile speed jumped by 45%, resulting in a significant boost in international rankings.
Vietnam gains appeal among Gen Z travellers amid slower global tourism growth
Vietnam’s strong showing reflects its ability to balance costs with varied experiences, ranging from cities and cuisine to beaches, mountains, nature, culture and outdoor activities.
NA Standing Committee approves widening social insurance coverage
Continuing the 6th session, National Assembly Standing Committee on September 23 discussed the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Social Insurance Law.
Quang Ninh's tourism revenue reaches $2.1bln in 9M
The northern city estimated to welcome 18.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026.
Closing the social safety gap for Vietnam’s two million gig economy workers
While digital platform jobs provide primary livelihoods for over two million workers in Vietnam, only one-fifth are protected by social insurance, prompting policymakers and international experts to seek flexible social security solutions.