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New regulations on work permits for foreign workers issued

Decree No. 219 adds a new category of work permit exemptions, which applies to foreign workers who are certified by ministries, ministerial-level agencies, or provincial-level People's Committees to work in Vietnam in specific fields.

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PM invites Japan’s MUFG to join Vietnam’s International Financial Centre development

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Government regular July meeting held

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Gov’t outlines five key tasks to achieve 2025 GDP growth target

In August, the Government revised the growth target from at least 8% (set in February) to 8.3-8.5%.

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Egyptian PM proposes establishment of Vietnam-Arab Business Council

The proposals were made during Egyptian PM's meeting with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, who is on a state visit to Egypt from August 3-6.

Essential semiconductor chips expected to be designed, manufactured, and tested by Vietnam no later than 2027

At a conference on August 4, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sets a target for the semiconductor sector to be capable of independently designing, manufacturing and testing key semiconductor chips by no later than 2027.

04/08/2025

Emergency aid for flood-hit provinces approved

The Government decides to provide VND250 billion ($9.5 million) from the national budget reserves to aid initial recovery efforts in Son La, Dien Bien and Nghe An provinces which have been severely affected by floods.

04/08/2025