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Banks to deduct tax payments from clients’ accounts

Banks will be able to deduct the tax payments of suppliers based in foreign countries—that conduct e-commerce or digital transactions with organizations and individuals in Vietnam—from their bank accounts,

Vietnam to start raising retirement age from 2021

The government has issued a roadmap for increasing the retirement age starting from 2021 following the adoption of revisions to the Labour Law that raises the threshold to 62 for men and 60 for women.

Tougher sanctions imposed on drunk drivers

Tougher sanctions will be imposed on drunk drivers in last months of the year as more year-end parties are usually organized this time; worse, about 40 percent of drivers drive under the influence of alcohol,

Skilling Open: Le Quang Liem beats world no. 1 blitz player

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem continues to foster hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Skilling Open after earning an additional 2.5 points on November 24 with two wins and one draw,

Vietnamese farmers sell farm produce via smartphones

An eel farm of an older man brings turnover of nearly VND10 billion a year, and 99 percent orders are online. Another farmer sold 26 tons of rambutan by contract after putting goods on online sale.

New policy is needed to control Facebook in Vietnam

Experts, citing international practice, say it is necessary to set up a specific mechanism to control cross-border social networks strong enough to deter violators and favorable enough to ensure a fair playing field for all social networks.

Miss World congratulates Miss Vietnam 2020 winner

Miss World Facebook page recently posted information about Do Thi Ha, newly-crowned Miss Vietnam 2020 winner, with plenty of fans around the world engaging with the post.

VNPT, MobiFone to launch 5G commercial pilot next month

Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and MobiFone are making final preparations for the launch of the commercial pilot of the fifth-generation (5G) network next month, 

Realty stocks are attractive: experts

Though difficulties caused by COVID-19 were reflected in the business results of listed realty firms, experts are still optimistic about the market. ​

Vietnam’s cloud computing market worth $133 million

Vietnam’s cloud computing market has so far been worth nearly VND3.2 trillion ($133 million), heard a workshop in Hanoi on November 24.

Vietnamese, Cambodian PMs hold online talks to intensify relations

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen via videoconference on November 24 

Senior ASEAN officials meet to discuss environmental issues

The 31st Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN 31) and related meetings kicked off via videoconference on November 24 and will run until November 27.

Vietnam calls on int'l community to support Iraq

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, on November 24 called on the international community to continue support for Iraq, which is facing deep-rooted economic, social and political challenges.

Indonesian Ambassador honoured with peace–friendship insignia

Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), presented the “For peace and friendship among nations” insignia to 

HCMC striving to reduce air pollution

Like other major urban areas in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is now facing serious effects caused by air pollution, including respiratory health problems, climate change, and unbalanced ecosystems.

Aviation industry awaits new bigger bailout

Private airlines including Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways struggling to survive are looking forward for a new support package to maintain their operations.

VIETNAM NEWS NOVEMBER 25 (updated hourly)

Five new imported Covid-19 cases reported

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES NOVEMBER 25

State Bank Operations Centre adjusts down USD rate for first time in 2020

Better transport connectivity for southeast region needed for unleashing full potentials: Experts

Weak regional connectivity across land, air and sea has hampered the growth of southeast region of Vietnam. Economists believe for the region develop, it needs to change its mind set and strategy.

VN Int’l Fashion Week to open in HCM City next month

Seventeen designers and brands will present their latest designs at the 2020 Aquafina Vietnam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) in HCM City from December 3 to 6.