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Vietnam tightens rules on strategic tech tasks, mandating milestone-based funding

The Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed halting unqualified strategic technology tasks and eliminating the pursuit of budget disbursement at all costs.

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New decree standardizes Vietnamese recruitment rules for foreign entities

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Expectations from welness tourism

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Vietnam posts $42 bln deficit with China in computers and electronics

Across all trading partners in the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam exported $101.06 billion in computers, electronic products, and components against $161.63 billion in imports, generating a sector-wide trade deficit of around $60.57 billion.

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Draft proposal for signing Vietnam–EFTA free trade agreement completed

On tariffs, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members have offered immediate liberalisation of more than 90% of tariff lines, representing 99.5% of Vietnam’s exports to the bloc.

A $313-million section of Hai Phong - Ninh Binh expressway project approved

The project is expected to improve regional connectivity, support investment attraction and create additional development momentum for Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh and other provinces in the Red River Delta.

September 29, 2026

Hue city's economy maintains strong growth momentum after nine months

The central city's GRDP growth estimated at 9-9.5% in the 9-month period.

September 29, 2026

Vietnamese specialties at the Vietnam - Laos Product Week

A notable highlight of the Vietnamese product zone at the event is the presence of goods from numerous localities, featuring items closely associated with regional reputations and consumer lifestyles, alongside various Lao products.

September 29, 2026

Safety and security in wellness tourism

Management and risk control must be fully standardized as Vietnam goes about developing wellness tourism.

September 28, 2026

Enterprises to be barred from cutting other pay as minimum wage rises in 2027

Enterprises are strictly prohibited from eliminating or reducing allowances and compensation for overtime work, night shifts, in-kind allowances, and other entitlements established under labor legislation.

September 28, 2026

Vietnam tilapia exports surge 43 percent in first eight months as Brazil drives growth

While August shipments contracted 8 percent year-on-year to $11 million, overall performance still reflects sustained demand for tilapia across key international markets.

September 28, 2026

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Vietnam tightens rules on strategic tech tasks, mandating milestone-based funding

New decree standardizes Vietnamese recruitment rules for foreign entities

Expectations from welness tourism

Vietnam posts $42 bln deficit with China in computers and electronics

Draft proposal for signing Vietnam–EFTA free trade agreement completed

A $313-million section of Hai Phong - Ninh Binh expressway project approved

Hue city's economy maintains strong growth momentum after nine months

Vietnamese specialties at the Vietnam - Laos Product Week

Safety and security in wellness tourism

Enterprises to be barred from cutting other pay as minimum wage rises in 2027

Vietnam tilapia exports surge 43 percent in first eight months as Brazil drives growth

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