Vietnam has introduced a new decree offering generous incentives, including monthly salary support of up to 300%, to attract leading scientists and experts in international integration and strengthen the country's foreign affairs capacity.

Hanoi has established a new reward fund designed to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions from both Vietnamese and foreign individuals, households and organisations that help advance the development of Vietnam's capital.

Vietnam began issuing level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts for foreign residents in the country on July 1 as part of the national digital transformation agenda and governance modernisation efforts.