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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.
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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.
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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.
HCMC urged to align 100-year vision with population trends and housing needs
According to the HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA), the southern city’s population forecasting is one of the most important foundations for determining housing demand and planning urban space.
Life insurance market sees 4.3% growth in new policies
Investment-linked insurance accounted for 41.5% of newly issued policies.
Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months
In Q3 2026, Shopee and TikTok Shop reached near-parity in total market share. The competitive spread between the two dominant players shrank dramatically from nearly 15 percentage points in Q3 2025 to just over 1% in Q3 2026.
Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028
The Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft resolution to the Government proposing special mechanisms to resolve tax compliance bottlenecks, including a 30 to 70 percent reduction in late filing penalties and the cancellation of late payment interest for inactive taxpayers through June 30, 2028.