Homepage

Society

Hanoi to host 2026 job fair for the elderly

The fair aims to create job connections, provide career counseling, offer vocational training, and support livelihoods for about 300 elderly participants (attending both directly and virtually).

Society

Dien Bien launches Vietnam’s first UAV low-altitude economy sandbox

Society

Societal shift and economic development

Society

Politburo greenlights plan to establish Bac Ninh as centrally-run city

The city aims to develop a modern high-tech industrial sector that integrates deeply into global supply chains, establishing itself as a leading national and regional hub for electronics, with a focus on semiconductors, microchips, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Society

Vietnam leads ASEAN in AI readiness: Microsoft study

Vietnam currently ranks first in ASEAN in the proportion of AI pioneers, with 39% of workers classified as advanced AI users—more than double the global average of 16%, according to Microsoft Vietnam’s Work Trend Index 2026 report.

Vietnamese Trade Union proposes 9.8% increase in regional minimum wage for 2027

The proposed adjustments are intended to better ensure a basic standard of living for workers.

June 24, 2026

Vietnam hosts international workshop on UN peacekeeping

This annual event will bring together more than 50 senior government officials, UN representatives, policymakers, experts, and peacekeepers.

June 24, 2026

HCMC develops megacity-scale flood control strategy through 2060

A notable highlight of the project is the development of growth scenarios that account for population increases, rapid urbanization, climate change, sea-level rise, and land subsidence.

June 24, 2026