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The province identifies this as a key project for the 2025-2030 period, with strategic significance in expanding urban space to create momentum to attract investment, develop tourism and services, and promote the sustainable socio-economic growth of the locality.

The deal marks Rikkeisoft’s first acquisition since the company received strategic investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, and represents a key milestone in its global expansion strategy.

From January 1 to 4, 2026, the airline will add nearly 270 flights, offering around 45,000 extra seats on high-demand routes linking Hà Nội and HCM City with major destinations.

Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 is estimated at nearly 8.37 billion USD, up 24.2 per cent from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.

As one of the sector’s largest enterprises, Petrolimex was assigned a higher quota than other companies, with a total allocation of 11.939 million cubic metres/tonnes. After adjustments, the group is expected to supply about 11.2 million tonnes in 2025, equivalent to 105 per cent of its assigned minimum quota.

The cooperation framework is designed to be flexible, aligning with the capabilities and development orientations of both companies as well as legal regulations in different countries and territories. 

Greening chemical and fertiliser production requires the use of renewable materials, energy efficiency and emissions reduction to protect the environment, as well as the application of modern technologies.

Under the amended Law on Personnal Income Tax, the personal deduction will rise to VNĐ15.5 million (US$590) per month from VNĐ11 million at present. Taxpayers are also entitled to mandatory insurance deductions and contributions to charity and humanitarian funds.

As traditional growth engines show signs of reaching their limits, HCM City is recalibrating its long-term development strategy in search of new drivers capable of sustaining momentum and reinforcing its role as the economic nucleus of the southern region.

Last year, the sector contributed more than VNĐ1.44 quadrillion to gross domestic product, an increase of 35 per cent year on year and about 40 per cent above the yearly goal, underscoring its growing role as a driver of economic growth, the ministry added.