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At least 3–5 national materials research centers are to be established by 2028
The target is set by the conclusion of the Politburo on the development of materials industry.
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PM urges banks to direct credit toward growth-driving sectors
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chairing a meeting with the banking system to review monetary policy and credit activities during the first seven months of 2026.
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Vietnam targets 10,000 highly skilled AI professionals by 2030
The Government has approved a National Program on AI Human Resources Development through 2030, with a vision to 2035.
Vietnam needs tens of thousands of personnel for nuclear energy development
The projected Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants alone will require about 3,900 direct operational personnel by 2030, including 670 experts trained at universities abroad.
Cumulative trade deficit hits over $20 bln as exports falter
In the July 1-15 period, the structure of imports diverged significantly from exports, with total import turnover reaching approximately $27.59 billion, up 2.26% compared to the first half of June.
Early achievement of a development goal
The World Bank has officially reclassified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country, four years earlier than anticipated.
Vietnam aims to join top 30 global nations in data and AI by 2045
By 2045, Vietnam aims to master at least 80% of core platforms, technologies, and products for data governance, storage, processing, analysis, and protection.
Around 42.6% of Vietnam's active businesses profitable in 2025
The figure up 5.5% from the previous year.
Individuals face $1,900 fine for trading crypto via unauthorized entities
The Government has issued Decree No. 284/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties for violations regarding crypto assets and the crypto asset market.