Gov’t extends tax payment deadlines further

The Government, for the fifth time, has decided to extend the payment deadline for enterprises to pay value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax (CIT), personal income tax (PIT) and land rent amounting to over VND112 trillion.

Popular opera performed to celebrate VN-Italy relationship

One of the most popular Italian operas Cavalleria Rusticana will be performed at Hanoi Opera House on April 15 and 16.

Controversial colour of old French villa in Hanoi not final yet: authorities

The cost of the restoration effort for this villa has been given as VNĐ14 billion (US$597,142).

Ground-breaking ceremony held for new $1.2b US Embassy in Hanoi

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on Saturday broke ground on the construction of the new US Embassy in Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

Benefits of modest FDI weighed up

Attracting smaller foreign projects may be the path to take for Vietnam as a worldwide minimum corporate tax rate kicks in, affecting the plans of major corporations.

Two Lao nationals sentenced to death for illegal trading of 45kg of drugs

One of the two defendants, Thongvang, 35, was also prosecuted for the ’illegal possession of military weapons’.

HCM City deals with low fertility rate

The economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in the last three years has made many couples afraid of having children.

Foreign tourists explore beauty of Vietnam by train

Thanks to simple booking procedures and a comfortable space, many foreign tourists choose to travel by train to discover Vietnam.

Troussier names 31 players in U22 squad ahead of SEA Games

Head coach Philippe Troussier named a squad of 31 players for the Vietnam U22 national team on April 13 for the upcoming 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32).

Grab Vietnam fined for erroneous map of Vietnam

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications has decided to fine Grab Vietnam company 60 million VND (over 2,500 USD) for wrongdoings connected to using their version of the Vietnam map.

US wants to help remove Vietnam from special watch list on religious freedom

The US Embassy wishes to cooperate with Vietnam to remove the country from the US’s special watch list on religious freedom, Ambassador Marc E. Knapper told Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang during their meeting in Hanoi on April 14.

Foreign referees to work at V-League 2023

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) recently invited two Malaysian referees to work at several matches in the 7th round of V-League 2023 after domestic referees were found making mistakes.

Gaming industry needs proper treatment: officials

The gaming industry makes great contributions to the digital and knowledge-based economy, so it is necessary to view it as a business field. Enterprises need to join forces to change the prejudices about the industry.

Vietnam eager to complete integral transport infrastructure to attract FDI

Local authorities at all levels are eager to implement construction of transport infrastructure up and down the country.

Billion-dollar gaming industry attainable

Vietnamese game publishers are striving to rise up the ranks of the global gaming industry by holding on to top talent and encouraging modern thinking from legislators and potential consumers.

Gangsters disguised cocaine as packaged food, drinks

Lately, police officers warned that gangsters have disguised mixed drugs, packaged in the form of food and drinks to hide from authorities.

Vietnamese people prefer to travel abroad for long holidays

Many travel companies announced this year, during the long holidays of April 30 and May 1, people prefer foreign tours to domestic tours.

FDI businesses keen on hi-tech agriculture, renewable energy

Foreign direct investment (FDI) businesses have shown interest in hi-tech agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and smart city projects, heard a recent talk show on investor networking.

Discover Vietnam's plastic-free islands this holiday

Here are three amazing destinations in Vietnam where the locals have adopted a "green" lifestyle by banning plastic bags.

Vietnam's 3,000km flower-path project takes root, but safety concerns loom

As Vietnam aims to build the longest flower path of its kind in the country, many experts and residents have applauded the plan as a potential tourist draw, though concerns over railway safety have also been raised.

New development of Sin Suoi Ho commune

This morning (April 15), the authorities of Sin Suoi Ho commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province held a conference to summarize the 20th anniversary of the Great National Solidarity Festival 2003 - 2023.

Startup leaders unfazed by hurdles

Startup founders are bullish about their growth prospects towards the latter half of 2023, with investors soothed by Vietnam’s growth trajectory.

Vietnamese engineers develop face recognition smart lock

A face recognition smart lock is one of four high-tech security products launched by the Vconnex smart home company.

Ministry proposes five-year tax-free benefits for experts, scientists in HCMC

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed exempting experts, scientists, and people with special talents who work in HCMC from paying personal income tax for five years.

Binh Duong’s first net-zero industrial cluster to be built

Gia Dinh Group and SEP Cooperative of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on April 13 signed a memorandum of understanding on building a net-zero industrial complex in the southern province of Binh Duong.