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Pilot gender equality index for public sector unveiled in Hanoi

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- A scientific workshop announcing the results of a pilot study on the Gender Equality Index for the public sector in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 18. The event organised by ... Read More


Petrol prices continue to fall in December 18 adjustment

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- Vietnam's petrol and oil prices continued to decrease on December 18 afternoon following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance. Un... Read More


Vietnam exceeds social housing target, completing 102,633 units

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- Vietnam has so far this year completed 102,633 social housing units, exceeding the Prime Minister's yearly target by 2%, according to the Ministry of Construction. Cumulatively, the ... Read More


Vietnam, Venezuela mark 36th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Caracas

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- The Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Assembly (NA)'s Committee on Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy, held a ceremony on December 17 to m... Read More


HCM City earmarks over 2.54 million USD for fisheries transition

HCM City, Dec. 18 -- Ho Chi Minh City will allocate more than 67 billion VND (approximately 2.54 million USD) during the 2026-2030 period to support the transition of capture fisheries livelihoods and... Read More


Hanoi strengthens tourism connectivity to boost growth

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- The capital city of Hanoi aims to attract more than 35.8 million visitors by 2026, including over 8.6 million international arrivals, with total tourism revenue expected to exceed 16... Read More


Market diversification crucial for Vietnam to retain robust growth: UOB expert

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- Although Vietnam has recorded strong economic performance in 2025, the country should adopt a more cautious stance in 2026, with a focus on infrastructure investment, productivity ga... Read More


Early warning: A crucial defence against identity theft, credit fraud

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- The Vietnam Credit Information Joint Stock Company (PCB) has developed the ID365 solution, aimed at helping customers detect early signs of fraudulent loan applications. When a finan... Read More


New market development crucial for Vietnam's long-term export resilience

Hanoi, Dec. 17 -- As Vietnam is moving into 2026 amid deeper market integration, growing dependence on a limited number of major markets is exposing exports to mounting risks, underscoring the urgency... Read More


Unpaid credit card balances in Singapore hit record high in 10 years

Singapore, Dec. 17 -- Singapore's credit card debt has exceeded 9.07 billion SGD (about 7 billion USD) in 2025's third quarter, a 10-year high that was last seen in 2014. According to the Singapore D... Read More