Tax and land-use fee reductions should continue in 2023: Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said tax support policies and land-use fee reductions for businesses should be continued throughout 2023 despite shortfalls in state budget collection.

State-owned banks under capital increase pressure

Vietnam’s four biggest State-owned banks have an urgent need for capital increase in 2023 as their charter capital is too low, with some unable to ensure the regulated minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR), according to industry insiders.

Foreign suppliers pay US$76.7 million in taxes via online portal

On the first working day after the 2023 Lunar New Year, foreign suppliers such as Facebook, Google and Apple declared and paid taxes worth US$76.7 million.

VN in need of huge amounts of soil, sand, stone for expressway projects

The Transport Ministry has just proposed that Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha direct localities to urgently increase the exploitation capacity of stone, soil, and sand mines to serve the needs of North – South Expressway project in the 2021-2025 period.

HCM City to get cracking on key transport projects in 2023

HCM City will focus on speeding up major transport works this year.

Target set to raise proportion of manufacturing technology in GDP to 30% by 2030

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has set a target of an average industrial value-added growth rate of over 8.5% per year, with the proportion of the manufacturing industry as part of GDP reaching about 30% by 2030.

Provinces organise activities to lure tourists over Tet holiday

The ritual at Princess Huyen Tran Temple in Hue this year took place over the weekend at the Ngu Phong Mountain Complex, about 7km southeast of Hue.

Twist on spring rolls

Among the culinary treasures of Binh Dinh is the Tay Son-style fresh spring rolls (Banh Cuon Tay Son) that fascinate diners with their irresistible appearance and taste - from the crust to the filling served with a peanut dipping sauce.

PM inspects national key transport projects

The first phase of the 652.86km North-South Expressway has 11 component projects, three of which are invested in public-private partnerships (PPP). The rest, including the Mai Sơn-National Highway 45 project, are funded with public investment.

Ministry assesses profit and loss of FDI enterprises

The Ministry of Finance has sent a report to the Prime Minister on the latest financial statement for 2021 of Foreign Direct Investment enterprises in Vietnam. Profits and losses of FDI enterprises have drawn the attention of the public.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (January 30-February 5)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on January 30-February 5.

HCM City authorities to improve management capacity by better surveillance cameras

Developing a high-quality surveillance camera system would help improve the management capacity of authorised agencies at all level throughout HCM City, according to the city’s Department of Information and Communications.

Hanoi plans for two cities under its jurisdiction

These urban areas are planned to become the new growth poles of the capital city.

Vietnam’s 2023 economic scenarios sketched out

The Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment has sketched out two scenarios for the Vietnamese economy in 2023.

2023 a promising year for Vietnam's tourism

2023 is a promising year for the tourism sector in terms of both tourist arrivals and revenue, according to Chairman of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Trung Khanh.

January’s CPI increases 0.52% due to high Tet demand

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in January edged up by 0.52 % month-on-month, fueled by high consumer demand for the Lunar New Year or Tet which fell in the same month, the General Statistics Office said on January 29.

Co To island a top choice of holidaymakers

With beautiful and pristine beaches, unique “check-in” corners and hospitality of local residents, in recent years, Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has become a top choice for travel lovers.

Businesses close the sale for export orders in face of shrinking market

A number of importers of the United States and the Netherlands have surprisingly sealed sale deals with Vietnamese businesses during the first days of the lunar New Year despite anticipated market difficulty in the year ahead.

January FDI nears 1.7 billion USD

Vietnam attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth 1.69 billion USD as of January 20 this year, down 19.8% annually, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Sli singing - the soul of Nung ethnic minority people

Sli is a unique folk singing style of the Nung ethnic minority people in Vietnam’s northern region, which is performed as a call and response between young men and women.

Vietnam spends US$9 billion importing oil, petrol products in 2022

South Korea was the largest petroleum supplier of Vietnam, with 3.22 million tons, up 96% year on year.

Vietnam named among top food destinations by Gordon Ramsay

Vietnam's rich cuisine has made it a favorite culinary destination not only for Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay but also for food lovers worldwide.

Hang Sao- a unique cave pagoda in Yen Bai

Hang Sao is one of the beautiful and sacred pagodas in Yen Bai, believed to be discovered in the reign of the sixth Hung King.

Vietnam has great opportunity to be a global production base

Vietnam is becoming a destination for global manufacturers, an opportunity that needs to be taken full advantage of.

Lai Chau ginseng: a hidden national treasure

Ethnic people in Lai Chau province have long used locally-grown ginseng to improve their health.