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At least 22 banks commit to cutting lending rates
The reductions generally range from 1.5 to 2 percentage points per year compared with banks’ standard lending rates.
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Hanoi seeks 8,000 workers for key projects
The capital city's upcoming job fair is expected to gather 32 major enterprises and reputable contractors offering more than 8,000 competitive vacancies, providing immediate employment and on-site interview opportunities for job seekers.
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Eight social insurance services go fully digital
Under a new Ministry of Finance decision, eight key social insurance procedures will now automatically pre-fill user data from national population and healthcare databases, eliminating redundant paperwork across the board.
Interconnected approach in wellness tourism
Vietnam boasts the resources needed to support wellness tourism but must establish a workable ecosystem to create marketable products.
HCM City set to approve series of TOD plans in 2027
Ho Chi Minh City is executing transit-oriented development (TOD) master plans tied to Metro Line 1, Metro Line 2, Thu Thiem Station, Binh Khanh Station, and the Ben Thanh – Can Gio rail link, with multiple focal areas slated to secure planning approvals within 2027.
Integrating layers of value in tourism
A specific development scenario has been issued for the tourism sector to contribute to Vietnam’s overarching target of posting double-digit GDP growth to 2030 and beyond.
Hai Phong approves road linking Ho Sen and Lach Tray
The project is slated for execution from 2025 to 2029, with the preparation phase running across 2025–2026 and physical implementation scheduled from 2026 to 2029.
HCMC to spend nearly $1.9 bln on canal-side urban facelift
The renovation initiative covers a total length of roughly 8.8 km, a stretch currently occupied by around 5,807 canal-side dwellings that make up 38.8% of all canal-side houses in the former District 8.
Ensuring positive outcomes from labor exports
Labor exports are viewed as a key component of employment in Vietnam but ensuring positive outcomes from the experience is becoming crucial.