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Vietnam records trade turnover of $930.05bln in 2025
Trade surplus exceeding $20 billion.
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HCM City officially restricts mobile phone use during school breaks starting Jan.
The restriction on phone use during recess was piloted in 16 schools starting in October 2025. The pilot program recorded significant improvements in student behavior and the overall school atmosphere.
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Business confidence hits 21-month peak as Vietnam’s PMI reaches 53 in December
Regarding the outlook for 2026, S&P Global indicated that manufacturers are showing increasing optimism about production prospects. Business confidence strengthened for the third consecutive month, hitting its highest level since March 2024.
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.
HCM City promotes cooperation with Japan in transport, urban development
Focus to be placed on technology transfer and human resources training.
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.
PM assigns key tasks for banking sector to achieve double-digit growth in 2026
Total outstanding credits reached nearly VND18.41 quadrillion ($700 billion) as of December 24, 2025.
Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 is remarkable: ADB Country Director
Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 was remarkable despite global challenges, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty said