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Vietnam approves Education Society Scheme in 2021-2030 amid digital transformation

July 31, 2021 | 13:15

Vietnam approved the Scheme on Development of Education Society in 2021-2030 to improve the quality of human resources for digital transformation.

Vietnam announces criteria for classification of seaports

July 30, 2021 | 10:12

The government issued Decree No.76/2021/ND-CP outlining the criteria for the classification of seaports, with influence and operation scale the main factors.

First session of the 15th NA concluded with big outcomes

July 28, 2021 | 18:00

The first session of the 15th NA has been wrapped up, with top leaders elected and vital issues determined including emergency solutions against the pandemic.

Hue to expand scope to restore heritage sites and reinforce development

July 28, 2021 | 14:18

From this July, Hue city will be quadrupled to consist of 29 wards and seven communes, becoming the engine of the central region's development.

Developing a green bond market is crucial to Vietnam's sustainable development efforts

July 28, 2021 | 14:09

Vietnam was urged by GGGI to develop a robust green bond market as part of the transition to a green economy and addressing the challenges of climate change.

Higher clinker export duty proposed to restrict export of natural resources

July 26, 2021 | 19:13

The export duty of clinker has just been proposed to be doubled from 5 to 10 per cent to reduce the exports of non-renewable natural resources.

Vietnam drafting another $1 billion bailout package

July 26, 2021 | 14:50

Vietnam continues to extend tax and fee exemptions amid the ongoing pandemic, with a new VND24 trillion ($1.04 billion) bailout package in the making.

Facebook and Google to face new rules on cross-border ads services from September

July 24, 2021 | 12:31

Vietnam will tighten control over cross-border platforms providing advertisement services like Facebook and Google from September 15.

Vietnam approves scheme to intensify management of plastic waste by 2025

July 23, 2021 | 19:41

The Vietnamese government on July 22 approved the scheme on intensifying state management of plastic waste in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City to step up Directive 16 pandemic measures after July 23

July 22, 2021 | 14:48

After 15 days of social distancing on July 23, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to enhance Directive 16/CT-TTg with strengthened prevention measures.

Crucial issues raised on agenda of first session of 15th NA

July 20, 2021 | 11:17

The first session of the 15th NA was kicked off this morning and will be concluded on July 31 will see the debut of Vietnam’s new NA and the government cabinet.

Vietnam’s ICT industry sets ambitious goals for H2 after big gains in first half

July 19, 2021 | 21:06

With positive results in the first half, Vietnam’s ICT industry is setting out major tasks for the upcoming months, with digital transformation being a focus.

16 southern cities and provinces order social distancing from July 19

July 18, 2021 | 18:13

16 southern cities and provinces will apply social distancing measures for 14 days from 0:00 July 19 to roll back the fourth outbreak of the pandemic.