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Thanh Hoa introduces AI kiosk to streamline public administrative procedures

Thanh Hoa, July 3 -- The People's Committee of Dong Tien commune in Thanh Hoa on July 2 launched a comprehensive AI-powered kiosk system for public administrative services, becoming the first locality... Read More


Vietnam calls for stronger int'l cooperation in combating terrorism, violent extremism

New York, July 3 -- Vietnam has called for stronger international cooperation against terrorist acts and violent extremism at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)'s ninth biennial review of the ... Read More


Indonesia considers carbon incentives to accelerate green port development

Jakarta, July 3 -- Indonesia is considering carbon-related economic incentives for ports that adopt environmentally friendly practices as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate... Read More


National digital architecture framework must ensure nationwide interoperability: PM

Hanoi, July 3 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered developing a national digital architecture framework that will ensure seamless interoperability across Vietnam's political system, paving the w... Read More


Reference exchange rate slightly down on July 3

Hanoi, July 3 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,203 VND/USD on July 3, down 2 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rat... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City shifts from attracting FDI to building innovation ecosystem

Ho Chi Minh City, July 3 -- Half a century after being named after President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City has remained at the forefront of Vietnam's economic transformation. From opening to foreign d... Read More


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