The Australian Government has committed financial assistance to Vietnam for a study on the planning of four airports from 2021 to 2030.

With 35-55 million cubic meters of sand extracted each year, the Mekong Delta’s sand reserves could be completely depleted before 2035, according to research from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Vietnam.

Vietnamese banks and foreign bank branches in Vietnam must lower the ratio of short-term capital used to make medium- and long-term loans to 30% from the current 34%, with effect from October 1, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has withdrawn nearly VND90 trillion from the banking system through six consecutive rounds of Treasury bill auctions.

In response to the Nipah virus outbreak in India, HCMC authorities are taking measures to monitor individuals entering Vietnam from affected areas.

The Visa Global Travel Intentions Study (GTI) 2023 has shown that nearly all Vietnamese respondents are inclined to use cashless payment methods while traveling to streamline transactions and enhance their overall travel experience.

The Vietnam Sugarcane and Sugar Association (VSSA) has voiced its suspicion over Indonesia having dumped sugar on the Vietnamese market in recent years, as its export prices were below local prices and the fair market value.

HCMC authorities have issued updated regulations on work permits for foreigners.

A memorandum of understanding to establish a sister partnership between HCMC and New York City was signed on September 22, with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh witnessing.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has invited U.S. companies to increase their investments in Vietnam, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship and aiding the implementation of the newly established comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.