16/01/2026 08:06 AM
Building a high-quality workforce to meet global standards
In the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, human resource development is identified as one of the key strategic breakthroughs to usher the country into a new era.
15/01/2026 02:13 PM
Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025
VGP - Average per capita income in 2025 was estimated at VND5.9 million (approximately US$225) per month, marking a 9.3 percent increase from 2024, according to preliminary findings of the Household Living Standards Survey 2025 conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
10/01/2026 10:25 AM
Achieving double-digit growth requires new growth model: PM
Viet Nam will need radical economic restructuring and a fresh growth model powered by science – technology, innovation and digital transformation to deliver double-digit expansion starting in 2026, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared.
10/01/2026 09:12 AM
Youth joblessness remains stubborn despite labour gains
The unemployment rate of young people aged from 15 to 24 was 9.04 per cent, higher than previous quarter and same period previous years.
09/01/2026 09:35 AM
Full health insurance coverage reaches all poor, elderly citizens from 2026
Those from near-poor households and seniors aged 75 and above receiving social pension benefits qualify for full reimbursement of medical examination and treatment costs under Viet Nam's health insurance system from January 1, 2026, according to a resolution passed by the National Assembly on December 11, 2025, the Ministry of Health said.
08/01/2026 02:40 PM
Gov't unveils entry, exit and residence policy for foreigners at Int'l Financial Center
VGP – The Government has issued Decree No. 327/2025/ND-CP on entry, exit and residence policy for foreigners working at the International Financial Center (IFC) in Viet Nam.
07/01/2026 08:34 AM
Regional minimum wage up 7.2 percent from January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, Vietnam’s regional minimum wage will rise by an average of 7.2 percent, with monthly wage increases of VND 250,000–350,000 (USD 9.48–13.27), under Government Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
29/12/2025 03:30 PM
Viet Nam eyes faster growth in 2026 on reforms
As Vietnam heads into 2026 amid projections of a global economic slowdown and international trade uncertainties, existing foundations and the Government’s drastic leadership are fueling optimism for a shift toward faster, more sustainable growth phase.
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