Vietnam reports trade talks close to completion as US says negotiations continue
Hanoi has sent Washington a final agreement text, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said, after negotiations lasting more than a year.
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Hanoi has sent Washington a final agreement text, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said, after negotiations lasting more than a year.
The decree takes effect on 1 December 2026 and provides for preferential recruitment, research support and personal income tax treatment.
The exemption will remain in force until October 15, 2027, with exclusions for employment, study and settlement.
Two new water plants will have a combined daily capacity of 86,000 cubic metres, while the existing system meets only about 30 per cent of demand.
The project will cost over ₫64 trillion, with the city aiming to complete its social housing component by 2028.
Primary apartment supply exceeded 11,500 units, while rising development and input costs lifted prices at newly launched landed-property projects.
Vietnam has completed 31 of the European Commission’s 38 recommendations as it seeks to have its fisheries yellow card lifted.
Nguyen Le will perform with a band from France and Hong Nhung in a programme featuring works by late composer Trinh Cong Son.
The operator says the upgrades are intended to meet growing travel demand and boost rail tourism, with new bedding, Wi-Fi and improved air conditioning.
Pham Gia Tuc asked officials to examine penalties for idle land and improve financing for social and rental housing.