Society
Vietnamese Trade Union proposes 9.8% increase in regional minimum wage for 2027
The proposed adjustments are intended to better ensure a basic standard of living for workers.
Business
Vietnam exports 1.8mln tons of cassava in 5M, earning $613.7mln
While export volume down 9.8% year-on-year, export value increased 2%, reflecting stronger prices in international markets.
Investment
HCMC develops megacity-scale flood control strategy through 2060
A notable highlight of the project is the development of growth scenarios that account for population increases, rapid urbanization, climate change, sea-level rise, and land subsidence.
First Net-Zero industrial park is to be planned
South central Ninh Thuan province boasting huge potential for renewable energy development.
Thanh Hoa invites investors to build residential, trade service complex
Total investment capital estimated at $12.4 million.
Bamboo Capital breaks ground on waste-to-energy plant in HCMC
Bamboo Capital Group has begun construction of the Tam Sinh Nghia Waste-to-Energy Plant in Ho Chi Minh City, which is capable of processing 2,000-2,600 tons of waste each day and will establish a model for sustainable waste treatment in Vietnam.
Vietnam exports seafood worth $51.7 mln to Singapore in 1H
Vietnamese seafood accounting for 9.46% of the market share.
Hanoi collects $393 in taxes from e-commerce
The city importing e-commerce data from over 366,000 e-commerce sellers.
Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2024 is to be held
The southern city’s Center for the 4th Industry Revolution will be inaugurated in the forum’s framework.