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New Vietnam - Laos border gate pair opens
Border gate pair located in Son La province in Vietnam and Laos’ Houaphanh province.
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Vietnam proposes continuing to advance trade and investment liberalization globally
The proposal was made by State President Luong Cuong at 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 16.
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U.S. affirms Vietnam not manipulating currency
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s semiannual report, released in November 2024, Vietnam was named in the Monitoring List along with China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Germany.
Vietnam Paves the Way for Significant Wage Increases
Vietnam's government initiates a comprehensive revamp of its salary framework. Public sector employees can expect substantial raises starting July 2024, as the government focuses on equitable income distribution.
Vietnam Moves to Regulate Electric Tourist Vehicles
The government seeks to bring popular but unregulated electric carts under an official framework
Vietnam Streamlines Banking Regulations, Promotes Shareholder Flexibility
The decision is meant to reduce red tape and simplify business operations for Vietnam's banks and credit institutions.
Vietnam's Northern Port City Aims to Attract Over USD 6.4 Billion for Urban and Infrastructure Development
The Vietnamese port city of Hải Phòng has set its sights high, outlining an ambitious plan to to mobilize billions dollars by tapping into socialized funding sources to propel urban development and bolster its infrastructure.
Vietnam's Prime Minister Invokes The Spirit Of Dien Bien Phu To Overcome Challenges
In a rousing speech marking 70 years since the historic victory over French colonialists, Mr. Pham Minh Chinh rallied the nation to create "miracles of a new Dien Bien Phu" as Vietnam faces complex global headwinds.
Vietnam's Lofty Tourism Goals Clipped by Soaring Airfare Prices
Vietnam's aviation authorities insist domestic airfares remain within regulated boundaries, even as airline profits soar and travelers grapple with escalating costs. However, this delicate equilibrium between profitability and affordability may be approaching its breaking point, jeopardizing the nation's aspirations to bolster domestic tourism.