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The 2026 Petroleum Law introduces a number of new provisions concerning investment incentives for petroleum activities, carbon capture and storage, the development of offshore energy infrastructure, and high-tech petroleum engineering services associated with petroleum activities, among other areas.

The Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 21 aims to identify possible changes to the legal framework surrounding land and seeks ongoing reform in the real estate sector.

The strong repeat-visitor rate highlights the central city’s growing appeal among international travellers and reinforces its position as one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations.

Vietnam’s dreams of becoming a major player in semiconductors will only come to fruition if it can produce a skilled cohort of engineering graduates.

The Norwegian Seafood Council has rolled out its largest campaign of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to promote Norwegian salmon among major retail and restaurant partners as bilateral trade relations deepen.

The city is preparing a master plan for 2025-2050 with a 100-year vision and is considering additional external transport infrastructure to improve regional connectivity and create new development space.