13th Party Central Committee issues announcement on mid-term meeting

The 13th Party Central Committee has issued an announcement on its mid-term meeting, which wrapped up in Hanoi on May 17 after two and a half days of sitting.

Vietnamese, Russian scientists conduct joint survey on marine resources

Russian research vessel Akademik Oparin has arrived at Nha Trang port to conduct a joint survey on marine resources.

Response plan to El Nino is imperative: experts

According to numerous agricultural experts, 2024 is projected to experience severe droughts, water shortages and saltwater intrusion due to the impact of El Nino, so it is imperative to develop a long-term response plan at the earliest opportunity.

Power plan one step closer to net-zero target

The approval of National Power Development Plan VIII (Plan VIII) on May 15 has won loud applause from experts.

Vietnam ranks high in digitalisation: research

Companies in Vietnam ranked higher than the global average in taking a strategic, consistent or radical approach to digitalising customer experience and engagement, said Singapore-based financial services group DBS.

Conquering Fansipan - the ‘Everest’ of Indochina

For those enchanted by the allure of Southeast Asia and the majestic beauty of Northwest Vietnam, conquering Mount Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina, is hailed as the pinnacle of every adventurous expedition.

Hero of Labor title should be given to Coach Mai Duc Chung

Sports management agencies will consider awarding the title of Labor Hero to the head coach of the Vietnamese women's football team Mai Duc Chung very soon.

Vietnam mobile network operators compete for 4G and 5G bands

Four mobile network operators in Vietnam, namely Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone and Vietnamobile, will join the auction for three licenses to provide 4G and 5G mobile services.

Management of artists, celebrities’ activities on TikTok to be inspected

An inspection of TikTok operations in Vietnam will be conducted in May and one of the eight contents to be inspected is the management of artists and celebrities’ activities on the short-form video network.

Longer e-visa validity will boost Vietnam's tourism: Govt

The Government said that the proposal for extending the e-visa validity to 90 days would help attract foreign tourists and investors who want to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam.

FDI still strong, some hoteliers can pocket big money

The foreign investment wave is expected to create demand in the hotel sector and help hoteliers earn big money.

Office rents in HCM City among Asia-Pacific’s highest

Rent of $1,000 a month gets you 19.9 sq m in southern city, placing it sixth-highest in Asia-Pacific and eleventh in the world.

Gen Z not much interested in public sector’s positions

There is a worrying fact that a large number of young skillful adults prefer working for foreign companies to positions in the public sector thanks to attractive benefits that the former offer.

Phu Quoc tourism struggles to gain visitors

The number of visitors to Phu Quoc City has decreased significantly year-over-year, mainly due to expensive flights and unstable service prices, said city authorities in a conference held yesterday.

Clear roles of school council and dean needed for better university autonomy

In Vietnam, the laws have defined the role and responsibilities of the university council, but actual implementation has failed to keep up.

Firms in supporting industries in dire need of skilled workers

Firms in supporting industries in Vietnam are in desperate need of high-qualified and skilled workers in addition to solutions regarding capital and raw materials.

Consumer credit has potential as young people borrow to buy consumer goods

As Vietnamese young people are increasingly borrowing more money to buy consumer goods, consumer credit is considered to have a lot of potential.

19-year-old wins gold at table tennis events at SEA Games

Tran Mai Ngoc and Dinh Anh Hoang played explosively, winning a gold for Vietnam in the mixed doubles table tennis event at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia after two decades of waiting.

VAT reduction for securities, real estate sectors proposed

National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue has requested consideration of a suggestion to add banking, securities and real estate businesses to the list of business fields subject to a reduction of the value-added tax (VAT) from 10 percent to 8 percent.

Vietnamese logistics firms losing home market

Vietnamese logistics firms believe that their workforce, infrastructure and service lines are not inferior to foreign ones. But they say they still have to work for foreign firms located in Vietnam.

Car sales sluggish, dealers incur big losses

Many car dealers have complained that the market is sluggish and the inventory level is alarming. The long-lasting losses have forced them to cut their workforce or even consider shutting down.

Cases of drug trafficking by air continue to rise

The amount of drugs seized via air routes has been increasingly lately, with the majority of drugs being transported from Europe, according to details given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Personal income tax exemption proposed to attract scientists, specialists

Experts believe that exempting or reducing personal income tax (PIT) will help attract specialists and scientists to work for hi-tech zones.

US extends investigation into evasion of trade remedy tax on some VN goods

The US Department of Commerce has announced an extension of the investigation period of trade remedy tax evasion for several goods imported from Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority under the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Vietnam leaves deep impressions at SEA Games 32

Vietnam for the first time secured the top place at a Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) held outside its territory after topping the medal tally at SEA Games 32 in Cambodia.