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Vietnam aims to clear all war-era landmines by 2045
Post-war explosives have claimed the lives of more than 40,000 innocent people and left over 60,000 injured.
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Tet shopping demand to surge 72% above annual average
Online spending now accounts for approximately 48% to 50% of total monthly expenditures, primarily focused on food, Tet gifts, decorations, and household products.
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PM asks to rein in housing prices
Housing prices, particularly apartment prices, should be reduced to reasonable levels in line with the country’s overall development.
Over 50% of agencies and businesses hit by cyberattacks in 2025
Despite the growing complexity of threats, 2025 also saw positive shifts in cybersecurity awareness.
Network of Vietnamese AI experts to be established
About 500 top-tier Vietnamese artificial intelligence (AI) experts are working at leading research centers around the world
Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025
Besides rising incomes, household living standards remained stable throughout 2025.
Hanoi targets 171,000 new jobs
To achieve these goals, Hanoi will provide workers with comprehensive information regarding labor market trends, corporate recruitment needs, vocational training programs, job support policies, unemployment insurance, and social welfare programs.
Canned food firm CEO and subordinates arrested over 130-ton infected pork scandal
Following an emergency search of the headquarters and warehouses of Halong Canfoco, police discovered and sealed four storage facilities containing approximately 130 tons of frozen pork.
Working age segment accounts for almost 63% of population
Vietnam is still in its demographic dividend phase, commonly referred to as the "golden population" period.