TRAVEL UPDATE: CAMBODIA INTRODUCES TEMPORARY VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR PRC PASSPORT HOLDERS (INCLUDING HONG KONG AND MACAU)
According to the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia, holders of passports issued by the People's Republic of China (PRC), including Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, will be eligible for temporary visa-free entry to Cambodia from 15 June to 15 October 2026. The temporary measure is expected to facilitate tourism, business travel, and people-to-people exchanges between Cambodia and Chinese-speaking markets, including Hong Kong and Macau.
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HCMC TAPS DIGITAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE HERITAGE AND TOURISM
Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to promote its cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and distinctive cuisine through a digital media ecosystem that combines traditional journalism with social media platforms. The initiative aims to expand the reach of the city’s cultural assets, attract visitors, and support local economic growth as part of its sustainable urban development strategy.
OUTSTANDING GREEN LOANS REACH VND828 TRILLION IN 2017-2025
Outstanding green loans in Vietnam have reached VND828 trillion, with 82 credit institutions now extending financing to environmentally sustainable projects. Growing at an average annual rate of more than 20% between 2017 and 2025, green credit has emerged as a key driver for mobilizing and allocating resources to support the country’s green transition and sustainable economic development.
VIETNAM’S HIRING OUTLOOK REMAINS POSITIVE IN Q3
Vietnam’s hiring outlook remains positive in Q3 2026, despite growing employer caution, according to the latest ManpowerGroup’s Employment Outlook Survey. The Q3 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, conducted during April 1-30, 2026, gathered insights from more than 40,500 employers across 42 countries and territories.
VIETNAM TARGETS 5,000 NEW AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES BY 2031
Vietnam aims to support the establishment of at least 5,000 agricultural enterprises during the 2026-2031 period as part of efforts to build a digital agriculture sector and more sustainable value chains. The target was announced at the ninth National Congress of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union, which opened in Hanoi on June 8.
INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT POSTS STRONGEST FIVE-MONTH GROWTH IN FOUR YEARS
Industrial production rose 9.1% in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier, marking the strongest growth for the period in four years, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. The index of industrial production (IIP) increased in all 34 provinces and centrally governed cities during the January-May period.
OUTBOUND INVESTMENT JUMPS 2.5-FOLD
Vietnam’s outbound investment reached US$794.6 million in the first five months of 2026, up 2.5 times from a year earlier, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. The total comprised US$760.8 million in newly registered capital and US$33.8 million in additional capital for existing projects.
























