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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.

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Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

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Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

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Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts

To build a high-tech and high-value economy, the central coastal city of Da Nang is seeking public feedback on a draft resolution offering substantial housing and accommodation subsidies to domestic and international experts, scientists, and top talents.

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Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

These measures are proposed in the context of needing to reduce energy costs and support production, business activities, and people's livelihoods.

Hue seeks investors for multi-billion urban projects

These projects span from the An Van Duong area to the northern part of the central city, creating opportunities for urban space development and attracting medium to long-term investment capital.

October 28, 2026

At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates

The reductions generally range from 1.5 to 2 percentage points per year compared with banks’ standard lending rates.

October 28, 2026

Gov’t rolls out action plan to attract and develop talent in key sectors

Annual state budget for talent development is expected to reach around 0.1 percent of GDP within the overall funding framework for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

October 27, 2026

Facilitating foreigners' demand for housing

At a recent conference in northern Bac Ninh city, discussions focused on how the city’s growing FDI inflows and foreign workforce are driving up demand for both housing and homeownership and how this can be addressed.

October 27, 2026

Hanoi seeks 8,000 workers for key projects

The capital city's upcoming job fair is expected to gather 32 major enterprises and reputable contractors offering more than 8,000 competitive vacancies, providing immediate employment and on-site interview opportunities for job seekers.

October 27, 2026

Eight social insurance services go fully digital

Under a new Ministry of Finance decision, eight key social insurance procedures will now automatically pre-fill user data from national population and healthcare databases, eliminating redundant paperwork across the board.

October 27, 2026

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Vietnam's top e-commerce platforms pull in over $17bln in 9 months

Vietnam drafts resolution to waive late tax filing penalties through mid-2028

Deploying "AI Brain," Hanoi aims to cut recruitment and job-seeking time by 30–50%

Da Nang proposes housing subsidies to attract top talent and experts

Deputy Prime Minister proposes reduction of electricity prices and gasoline tax in November

Hue seeks investors for multi-billion urban projects

At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates

Gov’t rolls out action plan to attract and develop talent in key sectors

Facilitating foreigners' demand for housing

Hanoi seeks 8,000 workers for key projects

Eight social insurance services go fully digital

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