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Hanoi real estate supply expected to 'accelerate' in 2026
In the commercial sector, Hanoi's retail market is expected to add 300,771 sq.m of floor space from 11 projects by 2026.
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Gold prices in Vietnam rebound after three-day decline
Domestic gold prices remaining significantly higher than the global prices, at about VND22.57 million ($861) per tael.
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Vietnam's passport jumps six places in 2026 global ranking
Passport rankings reflect the global mobility of citizens and the level of openness of countries to international travel.
Voter turnout reaches 99.64% as of 22:00 on March 15
Lao Cai province was the locality that completed voting the earliest (at 17:45) and, together with the central city of Hue, was one of two out of 34 localities to reach 100% voter participation.
Thanh Hoa calls for $21.5 bln investment in 173 projects
Key highlights in including 52 infrastructure and urban development projects totaling more than VND303 trillion ($11.45 billion).
PM: people must be at the heart of Hanoi’s master plan
PM Chinh assessed the Master Plan as being of vital importance, not only for Hanoi but for the entire region and the nation.
Party and State leaders cast their votes
At exactly 7:00am, voters across the country eagerly headed to over 72,000 polling stations to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term. In this election, nearly 79 million voters will exercise their right and obligation to vote.
Preparations for 2026 general election completed
A total of 864 candidates are running for seats in the 16th National Assembly across 182 electoral constituencies, competing for 500 seats, representing an average ratio of 1.73 candidates per seat.
Control measures to prevent smuggling and illegal transportation of petroleum across borders enhanced
Vietnam Customs urged its Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department and regional Customs to enhance control measures to prevent smuggling and illegal transportation of petroleum across borders.