On the foreign scene: Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security is proposing a five-year visa exemption for select foreign nationals contributing to the country's socio-economic development.

According to the ministry, the exemption targets foreign experts, professionals, CEOs, scientists, professors, researchers, engineers, and highly skilled IT specialists invited by senior leaders, while eligible individuals could stay up to 90 days per entry without a visa, doubling the current 45-day limit.

The proposal aims to attract top talent in semiconductors, digital tech, science, and creative industries, as authorities believe this will foster innovation and accelerate development by integrating foreign expertise into key economic areas.

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