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Gov’t to slash VAT from 10 percent to 8 percent in 2022

Following the passing of a 350 trillion VND (approximately 15 billion USD) economic recovery package, the Government is considering the implementation of a cut to VAT.

Vietnam UN peacekeeping officer dies on duty

The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations will hold a memorial service on January 19 for Lieutenant Colonel Do Anh, who died while on a UN peacekeeping mission.

Tan Hoang Minh withdraws bid for Thu Thiem plot, so what’s next?

Tan Hoang Minh, the winner at the auction for a land plot in an advantageous position in the Thu Thiem new urban area, has unexpectedly quit the game. The move has raised many questions.

Time for a new face in art

Vu Thuy Duong came up with an idea of drawing on the dial of a watch when looking at the beautifully engraved watches made by her husband. As a handiwork, each watch is unique.

Unofficial-quota trade alone is not solution to fruit, vegetable sales

As the total annual output of vegetables and fruits is 28 million tons, unofficial-quota exports and domestic consumption alone won’t use up this amount.

Hit by Covid-19: Wind power investors want FIT extension

Failing to put their projects into commercial operation before November 1, 2021, many wind power investors are facing difficulties and want an extension of the FIT (feed in tariff) price.

HCM City's coastal Can Gio District revives economy by launching eco-tourism tours, opening night markets

The outlying district of Can Gio in HCM City is becoming an ideal eco-destination for stressed-out urbanites to visit on two-day, one-night tours as it is considered one of the safest places in the city amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stories about digital transformation shared on portal

The T63 information portal – the digital stories of 63 cities and provinces – has been launched by MIC at T63.mic.gov.vn. This is the place for localities to share their experiences during the digital transformation process.

The fruit and pork ribs make Hanoi memorable

Sau (Dracontomelon) is a common fruit in Hanoi. Giving a special sour taste, it is an indispensable ingredient of many Hanoi’s specialties like rice vermicelli soup with baby back pork ribs and sau fruit.

International flights reopen, good news for overseas Vietnamese

In the early days of 2022, local airlines have reopened regular international routes, which is good news for 140,000 overseas Vietnamese who want to return home to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet).

Real estate market in 2022: escalating prices, affordable housing shortage

In 2022, the continued absence of affordable housing will cause the real estate market to be unstable and risky, experts say.

Online theatre offers new direction for stage performances

Director Le Quy Duong proselytises for the online direction of performing arts, even though this form of performance loses the direct vibrancy of theatrical art. He talks to Ngo Minh about his work and the value of online performances.

Struggling casinos diversify to entice new type of custom

While newly-issued decrees for business in prize-winning electronic games for non-nationals in Vietnam is expected to bring better management in the sector, some outstanding issues are been reflected on.

Localization-ratio rules in auto manufacturing remains controversial

The regulations on defining a localization ratio for automobile products are out of date, according to experts.

Foreign Minister: Vietnam has successful tenure at UNSC

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has affirmed that Vietnam had a successful tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2020-2021.

VN puts seven localities at high risk of COVID-19

Vietnam's coronavirus risk assessment has seven localities belonging to the "orange zone," 23 in the "yellow zone" and 33 in the "green zone".

 

Concern over unrealistic hike in property prices

There is much concern over recent unusual high bids at auctions held by some businesses that could possibly cause some upheaval in the real estate sector as a whole.

It’s time to stop ‘rescue’ flights: experts

Vietnam has reopened 10 international regular air routes and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has agreed to increase the number of routine flights. Experts have said it is now time to stop rescue flights.

Best-selling author Nguyen Nhat Anh launches new book

Vietnamese author Nguyen Nhat Anh has released a new book titled Ra Bờ Suối Ngắm Hoa Kèn Hồng.

Multilateral diplomacy important to nation’s new development stage: Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son spoke to the media about Vietnam's successes and imprints at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which affirmed the sound Party and State's policy of upholding multilateral diplomacy.