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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.
Diplomatic sector helps create favorable external environment for development: PM
Diplomacy has also contributed to mobilizing external resources, expanding markets, attracting investment, and promoting sci-tech and innovation, thereby supporting productivity gains, economic restructuring and sustainable development, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung told the plenary session of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi on August 4.
Government regular July meeting held in Hanoi
According to a report to the meeting, the macro-economy remained broadly stable during the January–July period.
Vietnam's July CPI falls 0.12% as transport and food prices ease
The overall decrease in July was mainly driven by lower prices in transportation, food and catering services, and housing-related items.
Fruits and seafood shine as Vietnam’s agro-exports hit $43 bln
Asia continues to be the largest regional market for Vietnamese agro-forestry-fishery goods, accounting for 45.2% of total trade turnover, followed by the Americas (21.4%), Europe (13.8%), Africa (2.3%), and Oceania (1.4%).
Vietnam’s industrial production rises 11.4% in first 7 months, a multi-year high
In the seven-month period, the IIP for the manufacturing sector grew by 12.0% (compared to a 10.1% increase in the same period of 2025), contributing 9.3 percentage points to the overall growth.
First extraordinary session of 16th National Assembly opens
During the session opened in Hanoi on August 3, lawmakers are scheduled to consider and decide on a series of items, including 15 draft laws, four draft normative resolutions and a range of major issues concerning national development.