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Banks asked to prioritize capital for production and business activities
More than 20 banks have announced preferential credit programs for businesses and priority sectors.
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Over $124 mln for upgrading the Pac Bo–Cao Bang section of the Ho Chi Minh Road
The Pac Bo-Cao Bang project was approved as the Ho Chi Minh Road is preparing to enter a new phase of investment, following the near completion of the objective of connecting the entire route with a basic two-lane configuration.
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Regional minimum wage officially set to rise from January 1, 2027
Effective on January 1, 2027, regional minimum wages for employees will officially increase by VND310,000 to VND390,000 ($12-15) per month, according to newly-released Government's Decree No. 399 which replaces Decree No. 293/2025/ND-CP.
Vietnam targets to have 5 cities of international stature by 2050
Human resources training in semiconductor, AI, cloud computing to be accelerated
Under the August 23 dispatch from the Prime Minister, measures have been identified to accelerate the training of high-quality human resources for the semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.
Hanoi, HCM City named among 15 fastest-growing cities by 2033: Savills
HCM City and Hanoi rank second and sixth, respectively, in the Growth Hubs Index.
Hanoi generates over 145,000 jobs in 7M
Recruitment demand forecast to keep increasing following the economic recovery.
ARTDO International Conference discusses solutions for digital human resources development
The August 18-20 event, hosted by central Da Nang city, gathering 250 domestic and foreign experts.
Google pledges $1.5 mln for Fulbright Uni Vietnam to develop AI
The grant to help the university advance AI research and education.