The average monthly income of workers in the first quarter of this year was 7 million VND (300 USD) per person, an increase of 197,000 VND quarter-on-quarter and up 640,000 VND year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Hanoi (VNA) - The avera🔯ge monthly income of workers in thefirst quarter of this year was 7 million VND (300 USD) per person, an increaꦉseof 197,000 VND quarter-on-quarter and up 640,000 VND year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
At a press conference in Hanoi on April 6 to announce the labour and employmentsituation in the first quarter, Director of the GSO’s Population and LabourStatistics Department Pham Hoai Nam said the average monthly income ofmale workers reached 8 million VND, or 1.36 times higher than that of femaleworkers. Meanwhile, the average income of workers in urban areas is 1.41 times higherthan in rural areas, standing at 8.6 million VND and 6.1 million VND,respectively. Meanwhile, the average monthly income of wage earners in the first quarter increased by 7.9% year on year, equivalent to 578,000 VND, and 2.6% quarter on quarter, equivalent to 204,00 VND, to 7.9 million VND per person. Male wage earners got an average monthly income of 8.3 million VND, 1.14 times higher than that of females. Wage earners in urbanareas had their average monthly salaries 1.25 times higher than those in rural areas, which was8.9 million VND compared to 7.1 million VND. Workers in the service sector saw the highestgrowth in the monthly income, reaching 8.3 million VND per person, up 10.1% on ayearly basis.
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Thosein the agro-forestry-fishery sector earned 4.1 million VND each, marking a 9.2%rise while those in the industry and construction sector earned 7.9 million VND each,up 9%. Severalsectors like mining, wholesale and retail, automobile and motorbike repair, transportationand logistics also recorded increases in workers’ income, ranging from 2.7%-6.7%. Meanwhile, real estate trading, productionand distribution of electricity, gas, hot water and steam sectorsposted decreases of about 1%-2.6% in monthly workers’ income./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 17 urged stakeholders in the real estate market, including the State, businesses, buyers and people, to join efforts for the safe, heathy and sustainable development of the market.
Vietnam is studying and adjusting its investment policies to adapt to the global minimum corporate income tax which is scheduled to be applied from 2024, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc.
The Ministry of Finance has proposed corporate income tax rate on small and micro-sized enterprises be lowered than the common rate in an effort to support them to overcome the difficult time and promote their development.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
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At the press conference (Photo: VNA) 
