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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, IAEA underscore importance of nuclear science and technology cooperation
Vietnam is currently implementing 19 cooperation projects with the IAEA in areas including agriculture, healthcare, nuclear safety and security, physics, and chemistry.
PM orders faster implementation of science, technology and digital transformation initiatives
The Prime Minister's Directive No. 29/CT-TTg underscores the government's determination to accelerate Vietnam's digital transformation agenda and strengthen its innovation ecosystem as key pillars of long-term economic development and public sector modernization.
Proposal for a 7.8% increase in regional minimum wage for 2027 agreed upon
The proposal was agreed upon during the National Wage Council 's second meeting on July 16 and would increase monthly minimum wages by between VND340,000 ($12.94) and VND390,000 ($14.85), depending on the applicable regional wage zone.
October 15 designated as National Digital Citizen Day
The date has been selected by the Government as it issued Resolution No. 66.22/2026/NQ-CP on digital citizen development.
Q2 European business confidence in Vietnam climbs to near seven-year high
This quarter's confidence index rose to 79.7 points, just 0.3 point below the seven-year peak of 80.0 recorded in late 2025.
Over 300,000 businesses face registration revocation for abandoning registered addresses
Severe enforcement measures will be applied to more than 325,000 businesses that are no longer operating at their registered locations and still owe back taxes.