Vietnam

Edition of Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Vietnam by the numbers

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Population: 101,598,527; Vietnam; World Bank, 2025
Change over 5 years: +3.6%; Vietnam; World Bank, 2020 to 2025
GDP per person: $5,066; Vietnam; World Bank, 2025
Unemployment rate: 1.5%; Vietnam; World Bank, 2025
Living in urban areas: 38.8%; Vietnam; World Bank, 2025
Life expectancy at birth: 74.7years; Vietnam; World Bank, 2024

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Ensuring safety standards for school meals: It is crucial not to neglect!

The headline emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining strict safety controls when managing food provided in schools. This serves as a public advisory.

Health & WellnessPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM

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baophapluat.vnOct 7, 12:00 AM

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