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E-cigarette smokers shall be fined up to VND5 million
Vietnam is the 6th ASEAN Member States and among 43 countries around the world to have issued e-cigarette ban.
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Construction begins on $7.6 mln medical center in Cao Bang
Once operational, it will provide medical examination, treatment, and healthcare services for over 80,000 residents in the region.
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New policies take effect from January 2026
The new policies encompass agricultural land use tax, minimum regional wage, and criteria for selecting organizations for receiving technology transfer for railway projects.
HCMC Public Administrative Service Center makes its official debut
The southern city has set an ambitious goal to have 100% of administrative procedures processed regardless of administrative boundaries, and 100% of services for citizens and businesses available online.
Remittances to HCM City hit new record high in 2025
Remittance inflows into the southern city are expected to reach a record high of $10.5 billion in 2025.
To secure a workforce for logistics industry
Efforts are afoot to remedy the lack of skilled workers that continue to weigh down Vietnam’s logistics industry.
Vietnam Spring Fair 2026 to be held in early February
The first national Spring Fair will take place in Hanoi from February 4-8, 2026.
Vietnam's domestic market surges in 2025, hitting $269 bln milestone
While food and staples still hold the largest share (34.1%), spending on services—including hospitality, dining, and tourism—is growing faster at a rate of 12–14% per year.
National center for land investigation and planning established
The Center is tasked with drafting and adjusting national land-use planning and national land-use plans; organizing land investigations and assessments; among others.