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Domestic real estate market boom unlikely in 2023
Vietnam's real estate market is unlikely to boom next year, according to experts.
Film week sheds light on Vietnamese soldiers’ life and thoughts
A series of seven movies themed on Vietnamese soldiers will be screened during a film week that will take place from December 18-21.
Loosening monetary policy welcomed amid credit crunch
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s recent decision to revise up the 2022 credit growth target of the banking system has eased access to bank loans amid a credit crunch, especially at the peak season to prepare for Lunar New Year (Tet).
HIV prevention model for factory workers sees positive results
More than 15,000 factory workers at high risk of HIV infection have access to HIV prevention and treatment services through an HIV prevention intervention model called SAFE-ZONE, according to the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC).
Finance ministry to raise taxes on land and housing
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has recently approved a scheme for tax reform until 2030, under which taxes on land and housing will be raised.
HBSO welcomes Christmas with classical ballet The Nutcracker
The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra (HBSO) will bring classical ballet The Nutcracker back on stage on December 9, 10 and 11 to welcome the Christmas season.
Restructuring to boost M&A in banking industry
Weak banks that are restructuring will be the target of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the near future as the Government is strongly promoting the restructuring of the country’s finance and banking industry.
Proper investment needed to develop night-time economy
The night-time economy of major cities in the country has remained underdeveloped due to a lack of proper investment and an absence of a legal framework and policies to promote it, authorities said.
Australia supports carbon market partnerships in Vietnam
Six new private sector partnerships announced under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT’s) Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) will promote the growth of sustainable carbon markets that deliver significant social and environmental benefits to communities in Vietnam.
Debt market still in infancy, must develop faster
Vietnam’s debt market was still in its infancy and sound policies were required to bolster growth, said policymakers and financial experts during a conference in Hanoi on November 29.