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A chance for Vietnam in anti-climate change efforts
The ongoing restructuring of global climate finance and net-zero strategies offers Vietnam a chance to play a more decisive role.
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November CPI rises 0.45% driven by storm-induced food costs
In the 0.45% increase of the CPI for November compared to the previous month, nine groups of goods and services saw price increases, while two groups experienced price decreases.
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Gov't discusses solutions to meet growth goals, address disaster consequences in November meeting
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for establishing a sovereign wealth fund in this December.
PM urges funding diversification to combat climate threats in Mekong Delta
The region is considered strategically important, contributing 95%, 60% and 65% of national rice, aquatic and fruit exports, respectively.
Greater focus should be placed on STEM studies
A greater focus on STEM studies, a recent panel discussion held during RMIT Vietnam’s Sustainability Week 2025 heard, could take Vietnam a long way in its innovation journey.
National Assembly passes amended Law on Judicial Expertise
Electronic voting results showed that 439 out of 443 delegates present voted in favor, accounting for 92.81% of the total number of deputies.
Solutions for relieving people of pressure from escalating housing prices
The establishment of the National Housing Fund with a focus on developing a social housing fund for rent not only opens up housing opportunities for people, but is also a strategic step to stabilize the real estate market in the long term...
ADB aids Vietnam with $2 mln for flood response and recovery
The grant comes from the ADB’s Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF).
Ho Chi Minh City proposed for a VND10 - trillion support fund to demolish houses on canals
The proposed support fund will source from the central budget for climate change and environmental protection for the Urban Renovating Project for housing areas on and along rivers, canals, and streams in the period 2025 - 2030...