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Taking convenience a step further
Participants at a recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum shared their thoughts on promoting cross-border QR code payments.
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Hong Ngoc connects international experts to advance plastic and reconstructive surgery in Vietnam
International conference at the Vietnamese general hospital brought together 14 local and international speakers, experts to share advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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Da Nang revamps foreign aid strategy to target green economy, sustainable growth
The strategic shift was highlighted at the international workshop "Foreign NGO Affairs in the New Context Toward a Green Economy, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Development – An Inevitable Global Trend," in Da Nang on October 22.
Da Nang greenlights 24.5ha resettlement area for high-speed rail corridor
The project will build technical infrastructure systems, including ground leveling, transport roads, rainwater and wastewater drainage, a wastewater treatment station, power supply, public lighting, multi-utility service trenches, and green parks.
Financial support expanded for women-owned businesses through 2030
The program aims to advise and support 50,000 women-owned or women-managed businesses in accessing finance.
Vietnam, Japan approves JCM implementation rules, boosting emission reduction projects
Since its establishment in 2013, the JCM has seen 14 projects complete registration and issuance of over 35,000 carbon credits.
Quang Ninh urges fast-tracking of $1 billion Monbay Van Don project
The high-end tourism, resort and entertainment complex, golf course and residential area is planned to include 236 villas, 257 townhouses, more than 2,600 high-rise apartments and 606 social housing units.
Banks ordered to cut deposit and lending rates
The move is part of efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation and support economic growth.
Renewing social welfare structure
As Vietnam grapples with the initial stages of population aging, the demographic shift also offers the chance to reconsider and renew its social welfare structure.