Vietnam's southern hub targets 900,000 new jobs for 2026-2030
HANOI:- Vietnam's southern hub Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of creating 900,000 new jobs for the 2026-2030 period, including 180,000 in 2026, local media VnEconomy reported Friday (June 5).
HCM City becomes Asia’s tech FDI magnet with US$6.6bil inflow
HANOI: HCM City is cementing its position as a prime destination for technology-driven foreign direct investment (FDI) as global corporations redraw their networks and chase new Asian growth hubs.
Vietnam welcomes 10.6 million international visitors in first five months of 2026
HANOI: Vietnam was estimated to welcome 10.6 million international visitors in the first five months of 2026, up 14.9 per cent year on year, according to the data released Wednesday (June 3) by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Scorching heat tests daily life across Vietnam
HANOI: A prolonged heatwave has gripped Vietnam in recent weeks, with temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius in many areas, sending residents in search of relief, forcing outdoor workers to endure harsh conditions and driving up electricity demand nationwide.
Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts
HANOI: Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday (June 4) that the US Trade Representative's conclusion that it had failed to curb trade in goods made with forced labour does not fully or accurately reflect Vietnam's mitigation efforts.
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports hit nearly US$3bil in five months
HANOI: Fruit and vegetable exports rose sharply in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong shipments of fresh and frozen durian and a growing share of processed products, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam's retail sales of goods, services up 11.2 per cent in five months
HANOI: Vietnam's total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reached an estimated 3.18 quadrillion Vietnamese dong (about US$126.47 billion) in the first five months of the year, up 11.2 per cent year on year, local daily VnEconomy reported Thursday (June 4), citing the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam attracts wave of hi-tech investments as push for value chain advancement continues
HANOI: While Vietnam is attracting a wave of high-tech foreign direct investment (FDI), with major projects in semiconductors, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced materials, experts say the country must strengthen its domestic capabilities to move beyond its role as a manufacturing hub and climb up global technology value chains.
Vietnam, China, Laos, Myanmar agree joint crackdown on cross-border drug crime
HANOI: A three-month anti-drug campaign involving Vietnam, China, Laos and Myanmar will begin on June 15, following talks among representatives of the four countries in Hanoi on Tuesday (June 2).
Four family members drown in central Vietnam after boat capsizes
HA TINH, (Vietnam): Four members of the same family, including two young children, drowned in the central province of Ha Tinh on Tuesday (June 2) afternoon after their boat capsized during a recreational swim, local officials said.
