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National steering committee on data established
The committe is headed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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A “compass” guiding Hanoi’s urban spatial development
The Hanoi Party Committee’s Program No. 05-CTr/TU for the 2021–2025 period is seen as a “compass” guiding urban spatial development for the capital city.
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Japanese businesses expand investment in Phu Tho
Japan is currently the second-largest investor in the northern province, with a total capital of over $2 billion.
HCM City establishes appraisal council for proposed metro line to Can Gio
The 48.7-km metro line, proposed by Vingroup, requires estimated investment capital of over VND76 trillion ($2.93 billion).
Vietnam's AI law: a legal foundation for regional innovation hub status
To facilitate the development of innovative technology, delegates suggested that the State should soon issue basic guidelines for digital transformation and AI deployment.
Three pillars to create breakthrough development for HCM City in 2025 – 2030
These include institutional improvement, infrastructure breakthroughs, and human resource quality.
Vietnam launches Data Expert Network
The network bringing together Vietnamese data specialists from both within the country and abroad to promote the development of the data economy and advance national digital transformation.
Businesses to be encouraged to invest in strategic technology R&D
A draft law on high technology allows enterprises to deduct sponsorship or investment costs for strategic technology research and development from deductible expenses when determining taxable income.
Effective engagement from a French agency
Mr. Jérémie Pellet, CEO of Expertise France, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy’s Linh Tong how the agency, over its decade in Vietnam, has advanced sustainable development, green finance, technical cooperation, and capacity-building while emphasizing international partnerships and shared learning.