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Minimum living standards for workers to be announced annually from 2028

The initiative includes identifying methodologies and data sources used to compile living-standard indicators, as well as designing regular surveys to collect information necessary for the annual publication.

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HCM City-based Coast Guard receives PM’s Certificate of Merit on 25th anniversary

Bùi Quốc Oai, Political Commissar of the Việt Nam Coast Guard called for improved training quality and combat readiness, stronger coordination in preventing and combating maritime crimes and violations, and intensified legal awareness campaigns for fishermen to combat IUU fishing.

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When a 'digital highway' cuts through the mountains

Digital transformation, once seemingly out of reach, is becoming a tool for prosperity in the hands of ethnic women in the remote villages of Sơn La Province.

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Seminar promotes co-operation between Japanese and Vietnamese tourism firms

A seminar was held in HCM City on Friday to promote tourism between Japan and Việt Nam, with the participation of over 50 business representatives from both nations.

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Underprivileged children and elderly enjoy “Spring of Love”

A series of activities of Xuân Yêu Thương (Spring of Love) programme have been held to entertain underprivileged children, patients, and elderly people nationwide.

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Central Civil Defence Fund established to bolster disaster response

The fund will operate on a non-profit basis, ensuring that resources are managed and used for the proper purposes in compliance with the law in a timely, efficient, transparent and cost-effective manner.

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HCM City aims to become drug free by 2030

By the end of 2026, around 30 per cent of commune-level areas and neighbourhoods are expected to meet official drug-free standards under the city’s roadmap.

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Thirty people prosecuted for operating illegal sports streaming site

The group was believed to have illegally transmitted copyrighted content, advertised and redirected viewers on the platforms to illegal gambling websites.

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Australia and Việt Nam strengthen digital skills

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) delivered the very first Australian Digital Skills Roadshow 2026-Việt Nam, an exclusive one-day public showcase of Australian expertise in digital education and training in the central city.