Foreign minister details six priorities of diplomatic sector in 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the six priorities the diplomatic sector will focus on in 2023, during a recent interview granted to the press.
How Vietnam’s anti-corruption fight keeps expanding
Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has likened his anti-graft campaign to a “blazing furnace,” one that’s caught hundreds of senior officials, business executives and others in its blast over the years.
Vietnam : crackdown extends to activist groups
Courts imposing harsh sentences on environmentalists, bloggers
Vietnam must boost image for overseas visitors
International tourism in Vietnam has not picked up as expected after the country reopened again to welcome visitors after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam to charge fees for recycling from 2024
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is developing a legal document to specify fees for recycling products and packages, which is expected to be applicable in 2024.
Vietnam purges foreign ministry in response to COVID-19 repatriation scandal
Dozens of officials are accused of extracting extortionate fees from Vietnamese citizens stranded abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam introduces 24-Hour Take-Down Requirement for social media platforms
The move is the latest in the state’s attempts to cleanse the online sphere of “false news” and “anti-state” content.
New policies on Covid-19 fight needed, says Vietnam PM
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday suggested adopting new mechanisms and policies on Covid-19 prevention and control, which, he said, should match the new situation.
Vietnam will keep aiming to control inflation, ensure macro-stability, prime minister says
Vietnam will stick to its target to keep inflation under control and ensure macroeconomic stability, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday, as the economy faces fresh challenges.
Why LGBT rights trump environmentalism in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Communist Party’s relatively progressive stance on LGBT issues contrasts with its fierce crackdown on independent environmental activism.
Vietnam revives tourism workforce
With tourism activities returning, Vietnam addresses the skilled labour shortage facing the tourism workforce as travel demand outstrips labour supply.
Ministry refuses to lift special consumption tax on gasoline
The Ministry of Finance refused a proposal to exempt special consumption tax on gasoline given the country’s tax rate is at a low level compared to many other countries.
Vietnam to restrict which social media accounts can post news
With the rising tide of fake news on social media platforms, the debate over how much control a government should have on online information is a perennial one. In Vietnam, the government is intensifying its control over the internet regime.
Vietnam grants amnesty to 2,400 prisoners on National Day holiday
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has granted amnesty to 2,434 prisoners on the occasion of the National Day holiday.
Vietnam orders tech firms to store user data onshore
Vietnam’s government has ordered technology firms to store their users’ data locally and set up local offices, its latest move to tighten cybersecurity rules.
Vietnam considers $58.7 billion high-speed railway
Vietnam is considering building a high-speed railway that runs along the country’s length with a possible price tag of up to $58.7 billion, the government said on Sunday.
Vietnam to add birthplace info to new passports following visa rejections
Public Security Minister To Lam said information regarding places of birth would be added to Vietnam’s new passports to make it convenient for citizens.
Vietnam continues issuing new passports despite visa denial
Vietnam’s new passports follow international standards and will still be issued despite visa denial by three European countries, the immigration department said.
Facebook avoids handling toxic information in Vietnam
Global social media platforms, especially Facebook, have persistently ignored prevention of toxic information being spread among Vietnamese users, a top information official said.
Vietnam minimum wage to rise next month
Vietnam’s minimum wage will go up 6 percent starting July 1, two years after remaining unchanged.
After renewables frenzy, Vietnam’s solar energy goes to waste
Solar and wind farms forced to limit operations due to infrastructure limitations following the renewables boom.
Vietnam to introduce new passports from July 1
The Ministry of Public Security will issue new-style passports from July 1, 2022, according to the Vietnam Government Portal.
Vietnamese man extradited to Germany over oil executive kidnapping
Fugitive Vietnamese state company official Trinh Xuan Thanh was abducted from Berlin park in July 2017
Vietnam plans 24-hour take-down law for “illegal” social media content
Vietnam is preparing new rules requiring social media firms to take down content it deems illegal within 24 hours, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Vietnam to cap public debt at 60% of GDP through 2030, says government
Vietnam will cap public debt at 60% of its gross domestic product through 2030, the government has announced.
Vietnam police detain deputy foreign minister for alleged bribes
Police detained Vietnam Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister To Anh Dung as part of an investigation into bribery accusations while he organized repatriation flights for Vietnamese abroad during the pandemic, the Ministry of Public Security said in a statement on its…