Human capital is the lifeline of Việt Nam’s growth: PM Việt Nam has to pay more attention to improve quality of its vocational training system to efficiently promote labourers’ skills, PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc stated at 'Skilling up Việt Nam' – the country’s largest-ever forum on vocational training in Hà Nội on Saturday.

Cost for first metro line to be cut by $146m Investment for the city’s first metro line between Bến Thành Market in District 1 and Suối Tiên Theme Park in District 9 will be reduced by VNĐ3.4 trillion (US$146.8 million).

NA concerned over security risks as Gov't mulls visa exemption for foreigners Lawmakers today asked for more careful consideration of the draft amended law on exit and entry of foreigners, which would exempt visa for those who stay a duration of less than 30 days in a coastal economic zone.

Đồng Nai to assist people affected by Long Thành Airport construction

Authorities in the southern province of Đồng Nai plan to establish hi-tech agricultural co-operatives to create jobs for those over the age of 40 who are affected by the construction of  Long Thành International Airport.

NA adopts socio-economic resolution for 2020, targeting 6.8% GDP growth

The National Assembly (NA) this morning approved the Resolution on socio-economic development plan for the year 2020, targeting 6.8 per cent GDP growth and improvements to national competitiveness.

Organic farms fuel sustainable development

Born in Điện Bàn Town, Quảng Nam Province, 37-year-old Dương Hiển Tú has developed the area's first organic ecological agriculture system and a sustainable farming model over the past seven years to create the An Phú organic farm brand.

More overtime, less happiness?

The issue of working hours was raised during discussions for the revised Labour Code. National Assembly deputies had opposing opinions with regards to reducing working hours.

Family Day on June 28 to be public holiday The labour ministry has proposed to make Vietnamese Family Day on June 28 a national holiday.

International conference discusses human resource development More than 120 participants, including international and local researchers, policymakers and experts, discussed human resource development at an international conference that opened on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

Unemployment, inequality plague ethnic minorities A lack of job opportunities, limited healthcare services and gender inequality are among the factors holding back the development of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas.