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Apartment prices in central HCM City have reached record highs of up to VND600 million (US$23,500) per square metre, fuelling concerns over housing affordability and a widening gap between the property market and average household incomes.
Raising public awareness and encouraging active community participation are critical to controlling disease outbreaks, especially the current surge in dengue fever cases in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces, health officials warned.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will deploy monitoring measures and tools to assess the compliance of commercial banks in implementing requirements related to risk management, especially compliance with Basel III international banking standards, an SBV official said at an event on July 16.
Vietnam’s credit conditions will remain stable in the second half of 2025, supported by proactive fiscal measures and ongoing institutional reforms, according to analysts of the Vietnam Investors Service (VIS) Rating, an affiliate of Moody’s.
A recent increase in capital flow from Nordic companies shows a significant interest in long-term operations in Vietnam, as the country positions itself as a key destination for European investors seeking to diversify supply chains and align with global sustainability standards.
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of HCM City increased 8.6% in the first half of 2025, indicating positive growth amid global trade and economic uncertainty.
The Vietnamese national football team have received an invitation from Bangladesh to play a friendly match during FIFA Days, according to an announcement from the Vietnam Football Federation.
Vietnam is gradually transforming from a manufacturing hub into a regional centre for high-tech innovation.
Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces early this month, new HCM City is targeting US$10.44 billion in foreign direct investment this year.
PVI Insurance Corporation (PVI Insurance) has reached a major milestone in 2025, winning several respected international awards that underscore its strong performance, innovation and commitment to excellent service in the Asian insurance industry.