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Since the beginning of 2026, three social housing projects comprising 2,283 units have been completed and put into use.

With five recognised bodies, Vietnam ranks third globally by the number of JAKIM-approved Halal certification organisations, behind Australia and Japan.

Under the theme "Fostering the Role of Vietnamese Youth in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Driving Economic Growth, and Job Creation," the program will focus on evaluating the implementation of youth policies, particularly those governing employment, startups, human resource development, and vocational training.

Under these rules, authentication systems must satisfy stringent technical benchmarks, obtain verified certifications, and align with international standards on anti-deepfake capabilities to block the exploitation of AI and unauthorized biometric data for fraudulent schemes.

Ho Chi Minh City has added ten residential developments to its official list of projects permitted for sale to foreign organizations and individuals, aligning with citywide efforts to attract international investment and accommodate a growing workforce of foreign experts and engineers.

JICA plans to direct these loan facilities toward projects assisting Vietnamese enterprises with technology transfer, business matching, and improved financial access.