New resolution opens opportunities for logistics sector

New resolution opens opportunities for logistics sector

Kiet Le, research lead, Manufacturing Group at Dezan Shira & Associates, shares his views on how Ho Chi Minh City can utilise its initiatives to make future breakthroughs.
New resolution introduced to address medical equipment, drug shortage

New resolution introduced to address medical equipment, drug shortage

Experts have welcomed new plans to address challenges in the procurement and bidding for drugs and medical equipment.
NA deputies agree with solutions for socio-economic recovery

NA deputies agree with solutions for socio-economic recovery

The 14th National Assembly (NA) continued its ninth session on June 13 with the discussion on the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the NA resolution on the socio-economic development plan and State budget in 2019 and early 2020.
Sa Pa district-level town to be formally established on January 1, 2020

Sa Pa district-level town to be formally established on January 1, 2020

The National Assembly Standing Committee’s resolution on the establishment of Sa Pa district-level town in the northern province of Lao Cai was handed over to the locality’s People’s Committee at a ceremony on December 28.
Resolution on 2019 socio-economic development plan adopted

Resolution on 2019 socio-economic development plan adopted

Lawmakers passed a draft resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2019 with a 92.16 percent approval rate during the ongoing sixth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 8.
CPTPP likely to be approved in mid-November

CPTPP likely to be approved in mid-November

Nguyen Hanh Phuc, Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Office, sheds some light on the procedures Vietnam needs to complete to ratify the CPTPP.
Slow reforms dog property firms

Slow reforms dog property firms

Frustration is growing among real estate developers who were expecting a faster deployment of Resolution 02/NQ-CP’s reforms designed to revive the lackluster property market.
How best to avoid taxing situations

How best to avoid taxing situations

Law firm DFDL Legal and Tax’s senior tax manager Phan Thi Lieu writes that it is essential that taxpayers know their rights and obligations regarding an expected escalation in tax audits.
Mapping out a prosperous future

Mapping out a prosperous future

On the occasion of northern Ninh Binh province’s 20 year re-establishment anniversary (1992-2012) and the five-year foundation anniversary of Ninh Binh city (2007-2012), provincial Party Committee Secretary and Central Party Committee member Bui Van Nam, tell VIR about plans to turn the province into an affluent Red River Delta locality.
DirecTV begins working on broadcasting Ultra HDTV signals

DirecTV begins working on broadcasting Ultra HDTV signals

According to a report from Advanced Television, DirecTV is rolling out plans regarding upgrades that will eventually send out an Ultra HDTV signal.
Government juggling hot policy issues

Government juggling hot policy issues

In the past, the government always presented “dual objectives” of ensuring macroeconomic stability and gaining a rather high growth rate. With Resolution 11, the government, for the first time, has made it clear that its current priority is to restore and solidify macroeconomic stability, writes Ayumi Konishi, country director for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam.