Nhan Dan Online

Viet Nam’s labour market is entering a pivotal phase of transformation, as the need to connect human resources with employment opportunities increasingly demands greater speed, transparency and efficiency.

Twenty-eight Vietnamese food companies are participating in Seoul Food 2026, the Republic of Korea's largest annual food exhibition, held from June 9 to 12 to promote their brands and expand business partnerships in the Korean market.

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the United Nations Office in Geneva, has affirmed Viet Nam's strong support for a people-centred approach to the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) at the plenary discussion of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC114) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on June 8.

In Viet Nam’s socialist-oriented market economy, the collective economy, with cooperatives at its core, plays a particularly important role. It is not only a model for production linkage aimed at improving economic efficiency, but also a mechanism that contributes to social equity, stabilises people’s livelihoods and promotes sustainable development.

The Cambodian press published numerous articles covering Prime Minister Hun Manet’s official visit to Viet Nam and his attendance at the 2026 ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) on June 8-9, highlighting the sound and comprehensive development of Cambodia–Viet Nam relations and commending the AFF’s positive role in promoting ASEAN cooperation.

The Italian Senate voted on June 9 to approve a law ratifying the treaties on judicial and legal cooperation in criminal matters between Italy and Viet Nam.

Thirty-five outstanding journalistic works were honoured at the second National Buddhist Press Awards 2025 during an award ceremony held at Quan Su Pagoda, Ha Noi, on June 9. The awards aim to identify exemplary models of a life devoted to both religion and nation, while encouraging monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers to join hands in contributing to the development of Buddhism.

The 2026 high school graduation examination will take place from June 11 to 13. By this stage, local authorities across the country have completed extensive preparations, with a particular focus on disseminating examination regulations and creating favourable conditions for candidates.

The State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV), in coordination with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), held a seminar titled “Credit solutions to promote the green economy, circular economy, and ESG — International experience and practical implementation in Viet Nam”, in Ha Noi on June 9.

As part of the Hue Festival, three French photographers — Daniel Roussel, Gilbert Bertrand, and Lily Franey — will present a photography exhibition on the land and people of Viet Nam entitled Viet Nam's Intersection at the University of Education, Hue University (32–36 Le Loi Street, Hue).

The screening of the film “Peach Blossoms, Pho and Piano” at the Francophone Film Week offered Pakistani and international audiences another perspective on Viet Nam — a nation that loves peace, treasures its culture and traditional values, and always looks to the future with the utmost confidence and optimism.

Global gold prices continued their sharp decline on June 10, falling to a six-month low and trading below 4,200 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, SJC gold bar prices dropped by a further 3.8 million VND, with buying and selling prices quoted at 135 million VND and 140 million VND per tael, respectively.