Business
Government backs start-up businesses
Legal and administrative procedures were the biggest challenges facing start-up businesses, according to a forum attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on August 12.
Business
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Business
Customs sector urged to further cut procedure time
The customs sector should build on the positive outcomes in the past two years and further reduce procedure processing time, an official told a workshop in Hanoi on August 11.
World
Myanmar: Gov’t, armed groups hope for ceasefire
Negotiators from the Myanmar government and ethnic armed groups on August 8 vowed to continue working toward a nationwide ceasefire accord (NCA) and initiate a political dialogue as soon as possible.
Business
Overseas Vietnamese receive car tax break
Viet kieu (Overseas Vietnamese or OV), who are intellectuals, experts and skilled workers, have been granted a tax exemption on used cars they bring to Vietnam , according to a new Government decree.
Politics
Vietnam, Cambodia forge inspection cooperation
The inspection sectors of Vietnam and Cambodia will prioritise cooperation in training and improving professional competence of inspectors while increasing experience exchange in thematic inspections.
World
Myanmar: government, armed groups resume talks ahead of election
The Myanmar government, army and ethnic armed groups met in Yangon on August 7 as part of last ditch efforts to reach a historic peace agreement before the country takes to the polls in November.
Vietnam Christian Mission opens third congress
The Vietnam Christian Mission convened its third congress in central Da Nang city on August 5 to approve a working plan and select an executive board for 2015-2019.
Society
Japanese-funded ship handed over to Vietnam
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development received a ship from the Japanese Government as part of its non-refundable aid for Vietnam to ensure maritime safety.
ASEAN
Thailand may suspend general election until 2017
Thailand may suspend its general election until April 2017 if the National Reform Council (NRC) does not ratify the new constitution draft during its meeting next month.
Politics
Vietnam, Laos bolster inspection cooperation
As part of their visit to Laos from August 2-6, delegates from the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam held talks with their counterparts from the Lao Government Inspection Authority in Vientiane.
Business
Measures taken to bolster export of agro-forestry-aquatic products
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has ordered the implementation of measures to remove difficulties and promote the export of agro-forestry-aquatic products.
Politics
PM says 2015 socio-economic goals feasible
The 2015 socio-economic goals are feasible based on the past seven-month performance and provided efforts continue to be made, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said.
Politics
Government convenes meeting on lawmaking
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung chaired a Government meeting on lawmaking
in Hanoi on July 27 and 28, focusing on the progress of a programme to
build laws and ordinances and determining relevant tasks for the rest of
this year.
Society
Da Nang city expands e-government use
The central city of Da Nang has expanded participation in the city's
E-government system to 16 cities and provinces, following an agreement
signed last week.
Government Inspectorate reviews six-month performance
The Government Inspectorate held a press conference in Hanoi on July 23
to disclose the inspection results from the first half of this year.
Myanmar Government, ethnic minorities resume ceasefire talks
Negotiators of the Myanmar Government and armed ethnic minority groups
resumed their ceasefire talks at the Myanmar Peace Centre in Yangon on
July 22 in an effort to formally ratify the draft nationwide ceasefire
accord (NCA).
Society
Stronger measures needed for e-government building
It is crucial to speed up measures to build a smooth e-government
system from central to local levels, stated Deputy Chairman of the
Government Office Le Manh Ha at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on July
22.
Social policy bank raises 200 bln VND from government bonds
The Vietnam Bank for Social Policy (VBSP) raised 200 billion VND (9.26
million USD) worth of three-year government bond through a bid hosted by
the Hanoi Stock Exchange on July 20.
Politics
TimelinePresident vows to continue supporting Laos
President Truong Tan Sang told Lao PM Thongsing Thammavong on July 18 that Vietnam is always willing to assist and cooperate with Laos in socio-economic development and human resources training.
Government allays property bubble fears
The pick-up of the property market has triggered bubble fears, but State
management agencies said the market would be closely watched to prevent
it from happening again.
Focus
Singaporean site highlights Vietnam’s potential for fintech growth
Vietnam is still attractive destination for US firms: USABC
Vietnam attends 29th ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat
Ministry reviews officers' performance at UN peacekeeping missions
