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Ten-year PCI review of top ten localities in PCI 2018
Ten-year PCI review of top ten localities in PCI 2018
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The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,050 VND/USD on February 11, down 5 VND from the previous day.
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According to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), as of December 2025, more than 164 million bank cards had been in circulation, up 5.32% year on year. During 2021–2025, domestic card transactions grew by an average of 13.9% annually in volume and 12.08% in value.
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Tet bloom markets: rising demand, stable prices
Across Vietnam, key farming hubs for flowers and ornamental plants are buzzing with activity as the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, with farmers robust plant health, eye-catching designs, surging consumer demand, and broadly stable pricing.
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Quang Tri backs VMS subscription fees for fishing vessels
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Reference exchange rate drops 8 VND on February 10
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19 additional aircraft to be deployed to serve Lunar New Year peak period
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Spring Fair 2026: Opportunities for businesses to expand connections
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