Stories from Hanoi · Vietnam

The Paranatu Pikabon, Bac Ninh 2026 tournament has begun with 32 teams participating. The competition follows a doubles format, with each team consisting of one disabled athlete and one able-bodied partner, who can be a Kowalor or Koc.

A 2026 labor market report indicates that employees today seek more than just good income. They desire workplaces offering stability, growth opportunities, and respect. Factors such as corporate culture, promotion prospects, training, and work-life balance significantly influence employee retention. National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn attended a ceremony commemorating the 140th anniversary of International Labor Day. He congratulated and honored 101 outstanding trade union leaders for their work in collective bargaining and dialogue in 2026. Mẫn stated these leaders represent the new era of trade union officials and are exemplary in promoting worker movements.

A Vietnamese company is providing benefits beyond mandatory nutrition and ensuring a happy atmosphere for its 5,600 employees.

Workers are continuing to work through the Labor Day holiday, despite unpredictable weather conditions that include both sun and rain. Employees of Than An 171 Company, part of the Than An One Defense Corporation, are adhering to company spirit and working full shifts.

Participants in mountain climbing must prepare essential survival skills, including how to find water without food. Mandatory principles for trekking include having fire-starting materials, salt, and dried food, particularly sugar.

Despite global economic difficulties, trade between Vietnam and Japan has remained stable and shows signs of positive recovery. Key Vietnamese exports to Japan include textiles, processed agricultural products, electronics, and components.

Japan supports Vietnam's efforts to build an independent and self-reliant economy. In Australia, the visit aims to confirm a special strategic partnership. Japan and Australia are expected to announce increased economic security cooperation. Vietnam possesses a rich collection of tangible and intangible heritage, including traditional crafts. However, these resources have not yet been fully converted into drivers of economic development. A key challenge is the need to re-evaluate heritage within a new development mindset, according to the deputy head of the Central Propaganda and Training Department and editor-in-chief of the Nhân Dân newspaper. Vietnam is urged to re-evaluate heritage within new development thinking, viewing it as a key to transforming resources into assets that can be protected, exploited, and generate added value.

Drivers should remember that even a one-second lapse in attention can cause an accident. Short naps of about 15 minutes can improve driver alertness. Resting during long journeys is also a way to regain alertness.

Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi plans to announce a new foreign policy during an upcoming speech in Vietnam. Takaichi plans to use a speech in Vietnam to promote the Indo-Pacific concept as a diplomatic pillar, building on Shinzo Abe's 2016 vision.

New regulations allow for the establishment of special testing zones that do not require prior authorization.