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The demand for human resources in Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to rise 2-3 percent annually to reach 4.61 million labourers by 2020 and 5.34 million labourers by 2025, according to a report from the HCM Centre for

The Vietnam Software Association published the 2017 list of Vietnam’s 50 leading information technology enterprises, as part of a national effort to promote and encourage co-operation between local IT enterprises and potential partners.

A coalition of electronics companies organised to promote socially responsible labour practices launched in Hanoi on Friday.

Livestreams have proven to be an effective method of reaching out to customers.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has raised concerns over Tuan Chau Group’s proposal to construct a USD3 billion avenue.

The authorities of Quang Ngai province have granted investment certificates to 14 projects, with a total investment capital of over VND9 trillion (US$396 million), at the province's investment promotion conference 2017 held on October 20.

Many households in the southern province of Bac Lieu have been rushing to raise swiftlets, but only a small number of them have been licensed.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has proposed the construction of Mễ Sở Bridge, which will connect the city’s Thường Tín District with neighbouring Hưng Yên Province.

Authorities of the central province of Thua-Thien Hue are concerned that the lower sales of Huda beer, one of the locality’s major sources of income, would affect the provincial budget revenues.

The Ministry of Transport has proposed to start the construction of the next 713km of the North-South Expressway project within this year.

Uber officially launched the largest partner support center in Vietnam, called Greenlight Hub, in Hanoi on October 19.

A forum on supporting SMEs in joining the global value chain was jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Facebook in Hanoi on October 19.

The Hanoi Department of Transport has requested Uber and Grab report on their revenues and the number of cars and drivers.

There are only two months left until January 1, 2018, the date set for the nation to switch from RON A92 petrol to bio-fuel E5, but the plan is facing problems.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has directed departments and investors to open air routes for Van Don international airport, which is expected to be put into operation in April 2018.

The 2017 Hanoi Gift Show, taking place in Hanoi from October 17 to 20, is expected to provide a good opportunity to promote the export of handicrafts and ethnic items from craft villages in Hanoi and other craft villages nationwide.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said the proposal to impose a special consumption tax of 10 per cent on soft drinks should be postponed until there is a comprehensive study conducted that confirms its full impact

Vietnam’s sovereign fund State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) will sell 3.33 per cent of the State’s capital in Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) on November 10 this year, the SCIC announced on Monday.

Chau Thi Thu Nga, former Chairwoman and General Director of the Land and Housing Construction and Investment JSC (Housing Group), was sentenced to life imprisonment for swindling to appropriate assets at a two-week trial that concluded on October 16.