VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam’s labour market modernised toward deeper global integration

Vietnam’s labour market has made significant strides, growing in scale and quality as it embraces modernisation, sustainability, and deeper global integration, driven by proactive government policies.

HCM City cancels 10,500-drone performance

HCM City has cancelled a show using 10,500 drones this evening, May 1, to ensure safety because of widespread signal interference.

WGC: Vietnam’s gold demand drops to 12 tonnes in Q1

Vietnam’s demand for gold bars and coins fell by 15% year-on-year to 12 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Vietnam to become second-largest economy in Southeast Asia by 2036: CEBR

Between 2021 and 2036, CEBR forecasts that the position of Vietnam in the World Economic League Table will improve considerably, with its ranking rising from 41st to 20th by 2036.

Party chief holds phone talks with European Council President

President of the European Council Antonio Costa congratulated Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the national reunification during his phone talks with Party General Secretary To Lam on April 30.

Shrimp export outlook strong amid trade challenges

Vietnam’s shrimp exports saw a robust rebound in the first quarter of 2025, and are expected to thrive in the coming months as US importers increase purchase.

14 people killed in traffic accidents on first day of reunification holiday

The Traffic Police Department has reported that on the first day of the Reunification Day and May Day holiday, 42 traffic accidents occurred nationwide, resulting in 14 deaths and 38 injuries.

Tan Son Nhat Airport handles huge holiday numbers

Tan Son Nhat International Airport reported that on the first day of the Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday, it was expected to welcome more than 115,000 passengers.

Vietnam repatriates an additional 221 citizens from Myanmar

According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an additional 221 Vietnamese citizens were safely repatriated on April 29, bringing the total number of returnees from two phases to 260.

Vietnam eyes positive outlook amid US tariff pressures

Promising developments are being made in the ongoing tariff negotiations between Vietnam and the US, despite persistent trade challenges.

4.3-km beachfront tunnel proposed for Nha Trang

Khanh Hoa Province is considering constructing a VND6.2 trillion (approximately USD250 million) 4.3-km tunnel along Tran Phu Street to ease congestion in central Nha Trang.

HCM City to see rain on Reunification Day holiday

HCM City has been forecasted to have rain during the Reunification Day, April 30-May Day holiday.

HCM City supermarkets race to roll out promotions for holiday

Many supermarkets in HCM City are launching attractive promotions for the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday.

Over 8,000 prisons to be given amnesty this year

Up to 8,055 prisoners, and another whose jail term is temporarily suspended in 2025 will receive amnesty this year, effective from May 1.

Restaurant fire in northeast China kills 22

A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three on Tuesday, Beijing's state media said, with footage posted online showing fierce flames engulfing the building.

Vietnam loses its position as leading coffee supplier to Thailand

Vietnam has fallen to second place among coffee suppliers to Thailand, as Laos has unexpectedly claimed the top position, according to recent data released by the International Trade Centre (ITC).

State leader meets with Cuban Vice President in Hanoi

Vietnam always deeply values the heartfelt spiritual and material support Cuba extended during Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation and reunification.

83 hectares of forest in Phu Quoc to be converted for tourism development

More than 83 hectares of special-use forest land in Phu Quoc will be repurposed for developing eco-tourism resorts as part of plans to establish a high-end tourism complex.

Vietnamese, Japanese PMs visit Vietnam National Museum of History

Vietnamese and Japanese Prime Ministers Pham Minh Chinh and Ishiba Shigeru, and their spouses visited the Vietnam National Museum of History where they enjoyed breakfast in Hanoi on April 29.

Four prosecuted in fake children's supplement production case

The Ministry of Public Security has prosecuted four individuals involved in the production of counterfeit dietary supplements for children and the use of falsified testing certificates.

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