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Computer and electronics exports surpass $10 bln per month for the first time
This lifted the total export value of the category for the whole of 2025 to $107.75 billion.
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Vietnam officially establishes domestic carbon trading exchange framework
Under a new Decree from the Government, a comprehensive legal framework for the organization and operation of the carbon market in Vietnam has been established.
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HCM City fulfils 97% of 2025 housing development plan
Total newly constructed floor area reaching approximately 14.4 million sq.m.
New regulations on the validity period of water resource exploitation licenses
A license for surface water exploitation has a maximum term of 10 years and a minimum term of 5 years, and may be renewed multiple times, with each renewal lasting 5 years.
PM orders zero power shortages, urges fast-tracking of key energy projects
This effort is vital to guaranteeing national energy security in a new era of digital transformation and high-tech development—the era of the nation’s rise.
Domestic gold prices hit all-time high
The selling price of SJC-branded gold bars reaching VND165 million ($6,272) per tael on January 19.
Apartment prices up 20-30% in 2025
Some areas recording increases of more than 40%.
Vietnam to be among top 50 countries in UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) index in 2026
The target is set under the Government’s recently approved Resolution No. 02/NQ-CP on the main tasks and solutions to improve business environment and enhance national competitiveness in 2026.
Vietnamese passport jumps 5 places at Henley Passport Index
The passport is currently ranked 86th in the world, up five places comparied to 2025.