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Gold prices in Vietnam continue downward trend
Despite the decline, domestic prices remaining about VND20.08 million ($763) per tael higher than international levels.
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Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing global volatility
Ms. Sinwon Park, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Vietnam, spoke with Thu Hang about Vietnam’s labor market amid ongoing volatility and why businesses must move beyond relying on low labor costs.
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Work starts on $5.6 bln high-speed rail linking Hanoi and Quang Ninh
Once operational, travel time between Hanoi and Quang Ninh is expected to be slashed to just 23 minutes—five to seven times faster than current travel options.
Hanoi launches new public administration service center
HPASC handles administrative procedures across administrative boundaries, reducing the number of one-stop shops.
2G network switched off by the end of October 15
The network no longer works from October 16 under a decision from the Ministry of Information and Communications.
South Korea contributes $1 million to Vietnam’s post-typhoon recovery efforts
The Korean government has been working closely together with the Vietnamese government and international organizations to ensure this emergency fund will be effectively used, according to South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam.
9 Vietnamese universities named in THE World University Rankings
The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings assessed 2,092 institutions from 115 countries and territories.
Top Vietnamese leader emphasizes fight against wastefulness
In an article published by almost all local media on October 13, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam highlights the fight against wastefulness.
Japan provides $2 million in urgent support for Vietnam’s critical relief from Typhoon Yagi
The aid will help address the urgent needs of children and families affected by the most destructive typhoon that hit Vietnam in 70 years.