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Home Affairs Minister denies rumors of provincial mergers

Amid social media speculation, Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra confirmed that no directives for provincial mergers have been issued, with restructuring efforts focusing on central agencies.

Over 2,100 soldiers gear up for Vietnam’s Defense Expo in December

Vietnam’s elite forces showcase unparalleled discipline and skill in preparation for the upcoming international defense expo, highlighting the nation’s military prowess

National Assembly reviews proposal for Ninh Thuan nuclear investment

A government proposal to reinvest in the Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects has been submitted to the National Assembly, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy in Vietnam's energy transition.

Film "Linh Miêu - Quỷ Nhập Tràng" leads box office revenue

The film "Linh Miêu: Quỷ Nhập Tràng," (Spirit Whisker: The Revenant) featuring actress Hồng Đào and Miss Grand International Thùy Tiên, is leading the box office, earning over VNĐ44 billion (US$1.73 million) after four days of release.

City museum opens Le Ba Dang art space

The HCM City Fine Arts Museum has launched an art space to honour renowned artist Le Ba Dang (1921-2015), who made a great contribution to Vietnamese art and achieved great success in France and other countries in Europe.

Ben Thanh Market becomes city-level heritage site

Ben Thanh Market has been officially recognised as a city-level heritage site, with authorities pledging to ensure its effective preservation.

From 2026, small businesses will be exempt from VAT

From January 1, 2026, individuals and household businesses earning under VNĐ200 million annually will be exempt from VAT.

New Trade Union Law adopted, foreign workers allowed to join trade unions

With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly approved the amended Trade Union Law at its ongoing eighth session in Hanoi on November 27.

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Bulgarian President visits Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam

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Electronic traceability for seafood products boosts transparency for export

2024 Vietnam – Asia Smart City Summit to take place next month

The 2024 Vietnam – Asia Smart City Summit will take place in Hanoi on December 2-3 under the theme “Smart city – Digital economy – Sustainable development", according to the Vietnam Software & IT Services Association (VINASA).

PM attends US-Vietnam Business Summit in Hanoi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 2024 US-Vietnam Business Summit, jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hanoi on November 27.

What should VN do to join the $250 billion carbon credit market?

The global carbon credit market, which Vietnam wants to join, is believed to have a value of $250 billion per annum by 2030, according to the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA).

The charcoal grilling master of Nam Dinh: A 29-year legacy

What started as an army recipe has become a 29-year culinary institution in Nam Dinh, where grilled chicken feet reign supreme.

Abandon the view that ‘if something is unmanageable, it should be banned’

The draft decree on petroleum business needs to be rewritten to strictly comply with Party Chief To Lam’s instruction that the view that ‘if something is unmanageable, it should be banned’ need to be eliminated.

Phu Xuyen a land of hundreds of timeless crafts

Phu Xuyen District, located 30 kilometres south of Hanoi, is renowned as the ’land of hundreds of crafts’, with all 154 villages engaged in various trades.

Toxic air in Hanoi slashes incomes, increases health risks

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has consistently exceeded safety standards in Hà Nội and nearby provinces such as Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên since 2019.

Telecoms service providers invest in 4G, 5G technologies

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said 2024 is a year of 5G commercialisation nationwide, but operators still have to invest in 4G infrastructure, which will be important for at least the next five years.

Over $1 billion recovered from corruption cases

Nguyen Huy Tien, Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People’s Procuracy, revealed the amount during the eighth session of the National Assembly on Tuesday morning in Hanoi.

Ministry requests prompt vaccination as measles cases rise 42 times

The country recorded 14,287 scarlet fever cases and measle infections over the past 11 months, up 42 times compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Health.