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To secure a workforce for logistics industry
Efforts are afoot to remedy the lack of skilled workers that continue to weigh down Vietnam’s logistics industry.
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Vietnam Spring Fair 2026 to be held in early February
The first national Spring Fair will take place in Hanoi from February 4-8, 2026.
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National center for land investigation and planning established
The Center is tasked with drafting and adjusting national land-use planning and national land-use plans; organizing land investigations and assessments; among others.
Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway proposed for expansion
Traffic volume forecast to surpass the designed capacity by 2028.
Vietnam's domestic market surges in 2025, hitting $269 bln milestone
While food and staples still hold the largest share (34.1%), spending on services—including hospitality, dining, and tourism—is growing faster at a rate of 12–14% per year.
Hanoi ramps up efforts to clear air and waste pollution hurdles
The city is also calling for investment in two planned waste treatment plants.
Vietnam forges ahead confidently into new era with wisdom, resilience: Party chief
On the economic front, Vietnam made extraordinary efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic while safeguarding major macroeconomic balances, preventing the economy from being destabilised by external shocks, Party General Secretary To Lam said.
A shift to smart manufacturing
Smart manufacturing has moved to the forefront as Vietnam looks to boost production quality and capacity.
Around 112,000 workers to be sent abroad in 2026
In 2025, Vietnam sent 144,300 workers abroad under labor export programs, exceeding the annual plan and setting a new record.