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Vietnam and the United Nations marked the next phase of their longstanding partnership, with the formal handover of the 2027-2031 Country Program Documents (CPDs) for Vietnam by the UN Development Program (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) alongside Vietnam’s extension of the rent-free provision of the Green One UN House in Hanoi for a total of 20 years

Vietnam joined the world in successfully curbing ozone-depleting substances over the last few decades, and while the task continues the experience gained is invaluable.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technoloy Hoang Minh said the proposed amendments would abolish 18 administrative procedures and reduce five business conditions, making it easier for individuals and businesses to register, establish and exercise intellectual property rights.

The move aiming to help ensure national power supply security and develop rooftop solar power.

As planned, in the last six months of 2026, authorities and localities of the northern port city are tasked with determining land prices for 42 projects (39 land allocation projects and 3 land auction projects), with total expected revenue from land-use fees amounting to nearly $545 milion.

The project will be implemented during 2026–2029. The southern city expects to approve the investment policy, organize an architectural design competition, conduct surveys, and prepare a feasibility study report in 2026.