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Looming pressure on Vietnam's economic growth
Though results indicate a degree of recovery momentum in Q1 and March, ongoing global headwinds continue to pose concerns for Vietnam macro-economic situation.
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Southern Dong Nai province is to become a centrally-run city
This will be the 7th centrally-run city of Vietnam.
Basic wage increase proposed for public cadres, armed forces
Increase to $76 a month expected from July 1.
Retirement incomes to rise 12.5% from July
Lowest level of retirement income will increase to $76.2 a month.
Transport ministry tightening control of overloaded trucks
More than 18,000 vehicles found to have violated regulations in 2022.
Thousands of companies found to be evading social insurance payments
Total social insurance debts stand at $8.47 million.
Google reports on Vietnamese search trends in 2022
Report released by Google reveals major search trends last year.
Companies recruit over 55,000 people at job transaction session
Fields with major demand for workers include electronic manufacturing, garments and textiles, plastics production, construction, mechanics and welding, and sales and cashiers.