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Vietnam - US trade ties faced with challenges
A framework surrounding Vietnam - US trade appears to be on the horizon, with Vietnamese exporters set to grapple with further complications.
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Vietnamese overseas scientists encouraged to return to the homeland
A new legal framework on technological transformation includes, among other things, a concerted effort to encourage scientific talent working or studying overseas to come back and contribute to Vietnam.
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To pave the way for national housing fund
A new State fund is to finance, build, and lease affordable housing to meet rising demand and rebalance Vietnam’s real estate market.
FDI inflows in good shape
Foreign investment is regaining its feet as the pandemic is brought under control and the “new normal” comes into view.
Deputy PM approves Ha Long city’s planning to 2040
Planning to follow sustainable development, green growth, and climate change goals.
Non-physical banking models gaining traction
Forum hears of the benefits to be had as Vietnam embraces the digitalization of its banking sector.
Binh Thuan approves large industrial projects
Major projects in south-central province to contribute to local development.
More needed for innovative retail startups to succeed
Improvements in certain factors required from innovative startups, seminar hears.
Amway adapting & innovating
Ms. Asha Gupta, Regional President, Asia, and Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Amway, tells VET of its strong potential in Vietnam and plans to continue investing in the country in the years to come.