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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.
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Vietnam aims for 7-10 public tech research institutes to enter global top 30%
The program specifically targets public research academies, institutes, centers, and public higher education institutions across the country.
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Hue city seeks investors for three social housing projects
Total investment capital estimated at VND4.4 trillion ($167 million).
Local leaders must be held accountable for IUU fishing violations: PM
At the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for continued review and improvement of the legal framework to ensure strong, deterrent sanctions capable of decisively ending IUU violations.
Guidance required for AI application in education
The application of AI in Vietnam’s education sector must proceed cautiously as the technology is by no means infallible.
Base pay hike for Vietnamese workers in Europe and the Americas proposed
For the European market, the basic salary is proposed to be $700/month or higher for labor contracts of one year or more.
Hanoi activates official employment portal
The Hanoi City Job Information Portal serves as an efficient, smart, and rapid digital bridge connecting workers with businesses and employers.
Made in Vietnam fair to open in Hanoi
The event seeks to further promote Vietnamese brands, assist domestic enterprises in linking supply with demand, and stimulate the consumption of Vietnamese products through e-commerce and online platforms.
National Strategy for Intellectual Workforce Development Approved
The strategy aims to develop the Vietnamese intellectual workforce as a driving force for the development of modern productive forces, leading digital transformation, innovation, and international integration.