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Vietnam reaches 27.2 million 5G subscribers
In just one year, fixed broadband speed grew by about 20.4%, while mobile speed jumped by 45%, resulting in a significant boost in international rankings.
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Quang Ninh's tourism revenue reaches $2.1bln in 9M
The northern city estimated to welcome 18.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026.
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Closing the social safety gap for Vietnam’s two million gig economy workers
While digital platform jobs provide primary livelihoods for over two million workers in Vietnam, only one-fifth are protected by social insurance, prompting policymakers and international experts to seek flexible social security solutions.
Turning research into application and impact
It is incumbent upon universities to be active in providing answers and solutions to facilitate national development.
Vietnam and the United Nations mark next phase of cooperation with new country program documents
Vietnam and the United Nations marked the next phase of their longstanding partnership, with the formal handover of the 2027-2031 Country Program Documents (CPDs) for Vietnam by the UN Development Program (UNDP), UN Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) alongside Vietnam’s extension of the rent-free provision of the Green One UN House in Hanoi for a total of 20 years
Road to ozone layer recovery
Vietnam joined the world in successfully curbing ozone-depleting substances over the last few decades, and while the task continues the experience gained is invaluable.
Proposal to abolish 18 administrative procedures in the IP sector
Deputy Minister of Science and Technoloy Hoang Minh said the proposed amendments would abolish 18 administrative procedures and reduce five business conditions, making it easier for individuals and businesses to register, establish and exercise intellectual property rights.
Vietnam urges faster rollout of self-consumption solar rooftop power
The move aiming to help ensure national power supply security and develop rooftop solar power.
Hai Phong accelerates land valuation for 42 projects, expected to collect $545 mln
As planned, in the last six months of 2026, authorities and localities of the northern port city are tasked with determining land prices for 42 projects (39 land allocation projects and 3 land auction projects), with total expected revenue from land-use fees amounting to nearly $545 milion.