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…
Health minister, Hanoi chairman answerable for Covid test kit scam
The health minister, Hanoi chairman and other senior officials bear responsibility for a Covid-19 test kit scam scandal involving the Viet A Technology Corporation, the Party’s top watchdog said Thursday.
Vietnam to restructure poorly performing SOEs to make them stronger
The Prime Minister has just issued Decision No. 360/QD-TTg approving the project « Restructuring state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to restructure poorly performing state-owned economic groups and corporations in the 2021-2025 period to make them stronger.
Foreign tourists disappointed by unclear reopening policies
Many foreign travelers have expressed worries in the absence of official entry regulations a day before full tourism reopening in Vietnam.
Stop daily updates of Covid cases: health ministry
The health ministry has proposed that the announcement of daily Covid-19 updates be stopped because « they don’t reflect the true nature of the pandemic situation. »
Vietnam mulls shift to covid endemic path as virus surges
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the health ministry to begin the process of moving the country to the course of living with Covid-19 and treating it as endemic even as cases surge.
Vietnam approves $15.3 billion in aid for COVID-hit economy
Government says it seeks ‘sustainable’ growth that ensures macroeconomic stability while controlling inflation.
Resolution 128 a game changer in Vietnam’s COVID-19 fight
Resolution 128 is of great significance in COVID-19 fight and economic recovery, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong said.
Human rights to be taught in Vietnam schools
Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam on behalf of the Prime Minister has signed a directive strengthening a scheme integrating human rights content into the national education system.
Tourism players ask Vietnam government to resume visa free entry
Vietnam’s tourism ministry has asked the government to consider resuming visa free entry for up to 15 days for those arriving from certain countries.