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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.

Vietnam – Sweden business forum held in Stockholm

The event seen as part of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Sweden from June 12-14.

13/06/2025

Swedish businesses asked to expand investment in Vietnam

During a working breakfast with leaders of major Swedish corporations on June 12 as part of his official visit to Sweden, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that Swedish companies will continue to expand their investment in information technology infrastructure, especially in remote and mountainous areas in Vietnam.

13/06/2025

AI expected to contribute $130 bln to Vietnam's economy by 2040

The National Innovation Centre has released a report of Vietnam AI Economy.

13/06/2025

EDF expects to join nuclear power development in Vietnam

During his meeting with EDF leaders in Paris on June 11, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the French energy giant to cooperate with Petrovietnam, Viettel and other Vietnamese partners in developing nuclear energy, renewable energy, telecommunication, and artificial intelligenc

12/06/2025

Alstom (France) shows interest in Vietnam’s high-speed North-South railway project

In his meeting with Alstom leaders in Paris on June 11, PM Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that cooperation with France plays an important role in implementing new railway projects in Vietnam.

12/06/2025

Resolution on reorganization of provincial-level administrative units officially approved

Under a resolution approved by the National Assembly on June 12, Vietnam has 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.

12/06/2025