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National Assembly to cut at least 2 per cent of VAT for certain goods and services

January 13, 2022 | 17:51

The National Assembly approved to decrease VAT by 2-8 per cent this year, applied on certain goods and services currently taxed with 10 per cent.

Lawmakers to make decision on four important issues

January 05, 2022 | 11:12

The first extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly, which opened on January 4 and will close on January 11, aims to decide on timely fiscal and monetary policies for the implementation of the socio-economic recovery and development programme and remove legal obstacles for development.

Specific mechanisms and policies: additional resources for Haiphong to break through

December 14, 2021 | 18:00

The 15th National Assembly approved Haiphong and three other localities to pilot a number of mechanisms and policies to spur development.

Strong solutions to be rolled out in next two years to recover economy

December 03, 2021 | 09:35

A programme on economic recovery and development is scheduled to be submitted to the National Assembly's extraordinary session in late 2021, heard the Government’s regular press conference on December 2.

Ministers respond to legislators’ concerns about health, social issues

November 10, 2021 | 21:26

The question and answer (Q&A) session of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s second sitting began on November 10, with the ministers of health and social affairs fielding queries.

National Assembly aims to economic recovery plan: 2022 GDP growth of 6-6.5 per cent

November 10, 2021 | 13:12

Vietnam's National Assembly set the targets for economic recovery in 2021 and expectations for 2022, including 6-6.5 per cent GDP growth.

Vietnam pulls out all stops to recover ground lost to virus

October 29, 2021 | 20:00

Lower-than-expected economic growth this year may undermine the country’s efforts to reach its medium-term goals. The National Assembly and the government will therefore provide further assistance to struggling businesses and create new space for the private sector to flourish.

Top legislator to hold online working session with US business delegation

September 29, 2021 | 17:21

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue will chair an online working session with a high-ranking delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) on September 30, at the suggestion of the council’s President and CEO Ted Osius.

More tax, fee cuts to benefit pandemic-hit enterprises, people

September 16, 2021 | 23:05

About 118 trillion VND (5.16 billion USD) worth of taxes, land rent, fees, and charges are expected to be reduced or have payment deadlines extended in 2021 to assist enterprises and people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

More pertinent than ever to drop economic wastefulness

July 31, 2021 | 08:00

Worried about the national financial situation, the National Assembly and the government have continued underscoring the stringent management of the state coffers this year, when there will be a big budget deficit caused by a rise in spending due to the pandemic and a reduction in revenue from enterprises.

Israeli Ambassador has faith in Vietnam organising elections successfully

May 22, 2021 | 20:58

Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Nadav Eshcar has voiced his belief that Vietnam will effectively and safely hold the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and members of all-level People’s Councils in the face of unpredictable developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.