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.
Finance ministry eyes 50 pct cut in jet fuel tax
The Ministry of Finance plans to halve tax on jet fuel for the whole of next year to help the Covid-19-stricken aviation industry recover.
Vietnam : “Let them eat steak”
There are plenty of ways to squander good will. Vietnam’s communist party has picked an oldie but goodie, with a twist (of salt).
Vietnamese upset over video of Salt Bae feeding gold-leaf steak to security minister
A video showing celebrity chef Salt Bae feeding a powerful Vietnamese official morsels of steak smothered in gold leaf at a luxury London restaurant has sparked anger in the South-East Asian country, where the average person earns a few dollars a…
Five Vietnam localities to welcome foreign tourists in November
Kien Giang, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Ninh will welcome foreign tourists starting November in the first phase of Vietnam’s roadmap to resume international tourism.
Vietnam PM promises economy will rebound from COVID-19 hit
Vietnam’s exports are likely to rise 10.7% in 2021, with annual inflation expected below 4%, the prime minister said on Wednesday, promising lawmakers that economic revival lay ahead.
Vietnam plans digital transformation to boost business efficiency
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has drawn up a programme on supporting digital transformation in enterprises, cooperatives and household businesses during the 2021-25 period.
Vietnam prepares to live safely with Covid
Vietnam is preparing to safely adapt to life amid the pandemic once its vaccination goal is achieved, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Sunday.
HCMC to get new government leader
The HCMC legislature will vote for a new city chairperson for 2021-26, after the incumbent, Nguyen Thanh Phong, was moved to the Central Economic Commission.
Bureaucracy sees Hanoi workers give up on Covid aid
Faced with one bureaucratic hurdle after another, many workers in Hanoi have simply given up claiming Covid-19 support after losing their jobs to the pandemic.
Ministry hopes to boost electric car sales with registration fee cuts
The Ministry of Finance has recommended that registration fees for electric cars must be half that of gasoline vehicles to encourage usage.
Tighter livestreaming control on social network in Vietnam
Livestreaming on the social network is becoming popular in the ASEAN region. Yet, Vietnam is looking to increase control over livestreaming on popular social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, according to a draft government decree, as the country aims to tighten its grip…
Bittersweet : Vietnam’s mixed progress on E-Government during COVID-19
Despite notable progress in providing digital services, there are still major challenges in accessing these tools in practice.
Vietnam to tighten grip on social media livestream activity
Vietnam’s government is seeking to increase scrutiny of livestream content on social media such as Facebook and Google, in its latest move to rein in online activities it deems to be anti-state.
Vietnam to take deep dive into crypto with digital currency implementation pilot
Vietnam’s central bank will pilot a cryptocurrency implementation program within the next two years.
Covid-19 in HCM City and other regions situation could get out of control without greater efforts
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính on Sunday held a virtual meeting on Covid-19 prevention and control with eight southern localities which are witnessing a concerning surge in cases in recent days.