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Indonesia aims to create up to 3.5 million jobs in 2027

Jakarta, July 3 -- The Indonesian government looks to create 2.57 million to 3.49 million new jobs under the 2027 Government Work Plan as part of efforts to promote high-quality economic growth and ra... Read More


Laos, Myanmar pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation

Vientiane, July 3 -- Laos and Myanmar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of fields during the state visit to Laos by Myanmar President Min Aung... Read More


Vietnam's labour market remains on solid footing in H1

Hanoi, July 3 -- The labour market maintained its recovery and stable growth in the first half of 2026, with the employment figure rising to 52.6 million, up 672,500 from a year earlier, and unemploym... Read More


Retail sales, consumer services up nearly 13% in first half

Hanoi, July 3 -- Vietnam's retail and consumer service sector maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue rising 12.9% year-on-y... Read More


Vietnam, Australia eye stronger local cooperation

Sydney, July 3 -- Officials of Vietnam and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have agreed to step up cooperation between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and Canberra following talks between Vietnamese... Read More


Quang Ninh suspends vessel permits as storm Maysak nears

Quang Ninh, July 3 -- The Quang Ninh provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment issued an urgent directive suspending the issuance of permits for vessels operating overnight stays and evenin... Read More


Australia keeps preferential visa fees for ASEAN, Vietnamese citizens

Sydney, July 3 -- Australia will continue with preferential visa application fees for citizens of ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, underscoring its strategy of attracting students and skilled t... Read More


Third Vietnam - Laos border defence friendship exchange slated for July 9-10

Hanoi, July 3 -- The third Vietnam - Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange is scheduled to be held in Vietnam's Nghe An province and Laos' Bolikhamsai province on July 9-10, the Ministry of National... Read More


Gia Lam - Nanning (China) railway services suspended until July 6

Hanoi, July 3 -- Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced the temporary suspension of international passenger train services between Gia Lam Station (Vietnam) and Nanning (China) due to heavy rain i... Read More


Indonesia eyes global markets for transmigration products

Jakarta, July 3 -- Indonesia is stepping up strategic cooperation programmes to bring agricultural, fishery and horticultural commodities from its transmigration areas to international markets, aiming... Read More