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Vietnam's June inflation eases as consumer prices decline from previous month
The consumer price index (CPI) down 0.39% in June from previous month.
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Ministry facilitates overseas employment via non-profit programs in key markets
These programs operate on the principles of transparency and low cost, with many offering 100% support for tuition fees and airfare. Participants are entitled to wages and welfare benefits equivalent to those of local workers in the host countries.
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Vietnam's online electronics sales surge 52% in first five months
Total revenue from the electronics segment across Vietnam's four largest e-commerce platforms (Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada and Tiki) reaching VND8.15 trillion ($311 million) in the period.
Heavy pressure on agricultural and seafood exports
Considered to hold great promise, Vietnam agricultural and seafood exports to the Middle East face an uncertain time as regional tensions rise.
Banks agree to cut interest rates following meeting with new Governor
This move comes as several banks have been aggressively competing for capital, causing market interest rates to spike in recent times.
Hanoi and HCMC to mandate motorcycle emission testing from July 2027
This timeline is part of the roadmap for implementing the National Technical Regulation on emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds, recently enacted by the Prime Minister.
First aviation training facility in Vietnam meets European standards
Vietnam Aircraft Engineering Company has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a maintenance training organization under EASA Part 147 standards.
HCMC eyes massive film studio and AI-integrated music museum
The film studio is intended to meet the evolving needs of the film and television industry while attracting high-quality, large-scale domestic and international film productions.
Vietnam Medical Tourism Alliance launched
The alliance aiming to promote Vietnam as a leading global hub for integrated medical tourism.