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Base salary and pensions to increase from July 1
The base salary for public employees and armed forces will raise to VND2.53 million ($96.2) per month.
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HCMC proposes 58 urgent projects for 2026-2030 period
These projects span multiple sectors, including traffic congestion reduction and regional connectivity, flood prevention, urban renewal, park and green space development, wastewater treatment, and social housing.
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Who benefits from FDI projects?
A means of calculating the actual value for Vietnam from specific FDI projects is very much needed as the country moves into a new era of development.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to focus on peace, prosperity, people-centered development
Initiated by Viet Nam, the Forum was designed to create an open, inclusive and forward-looking space for leaders, scholars and business representatives to discuss strategic issues facing ASEAN and the region, according to the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson.
Hanoi's GRDP expected to reach $200bln by 2035
The municipal People's Committee has approved the capital city's 100-year master plan.
PM asks for further simplification of administrative procedures
The move aiming to reduce bureaucratic burdens on citizens and businesses, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of achieving double-digit economic growth.
Bac Ninh announces housing projects open to foreign ownership
This move aims to improve the provincial investment environment and provide housing support for the foreign community currently living and working in the northern province.
Hanoi plans to support residents to transit to clean vehicles
Residents will get financial assistance when switching to electric motorbikes under a draft resolution aimed at accelerating the transition from fossil fuel-powered road vehicles to clean energy alternatives.
Vietnamese agricultural exporters advised to adapt to new regulations from China
China introduces new import regulations and updated sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements.