Health
HCM City plans changes to 115 medical emergency hotline
Despite much effort by HCM City authorities, the 115 medical emergency service has not really become popular.
Health
Health
Society
Government plans education reforms: official
Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Vinh Hien spoke with Voice of Vietnam (VOV) about changes to the education system, especially for high schools.
Business
VN has made big gains, but long way to go
Despite 30 years of renewal, positive changes in its economy, and at one time bearing the tag of "Asia's Next Dragon", Vietnam’s position in global rankings has not improved to any great extent.
Environment
EU furthers support for Vietnam to cope with climate change
The European Union (EU) is committed to collaborating with the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and other sponsors to assist Vietnam in climate change adaptation.
Business
Economic recovery slow and unsustainable: economists
The country’s economy is continuing to recover but at a slow and unsustainable pace, with no remarkable changes in growth model, economists said at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 11
Politics
Hanoi Party Organisation’s 16th Congress expected with changes
The upcoming 16th Congress of the Hanoi Party Organisation aims to reassert the organisation’s determination to improve its leadership and capacity.
Business
Changes reported in banks' charter capital
The total charter capital of the country's 12 smallest commercial banks by the end of the second quarter was worth only 37.694 trillion VND (1.675 billion USD).
Society
Dialogue discusses population policy changes
Vietnam’s population policy overhaul should work towards maintaining the birth rate at 2.1 and gender balance to provide a workforce that can drive the economy forwards.
Culture - Sports
German photographer shows changes of nature through photos
Inga Kerber, a photographer from Germany, is displaying her art which deals with landscapes, forests and nature at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi on September 16.
Business
Eight-month economy sees positive changes
Vietnam recorded positive changes in almost all fields in the first eight months of this year with its macro-economy remaining stable, economic development staying on track, business climate improved.
Business
SBV assures no further dong/dollar exchange rate changes
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will not make any further adjustment to the Vietnam Dong/US Dollar exchange rate this year, SBV Deputy Governor Nguyen Thi Hong said.
Environment
Vietnam continues to promote community-based climate change adaptation
Promoting the central role of the community in climate change adaptation continues to be a key measure to cope with the issue in a prompt, proactive and flexible manner.
Changes to Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants construction
Construction on Ninh Thuan 1&2 nuclear power plants, the first of
their kind in Vietnam, will be extended southwest as stipulated in new
changes to their master plan approved by the Ministry of Industry and
Trade on June 17.
Politics
National Assembly okays changes to judicial provisions
The National Assembly (NA) discussed draft Laws on Administrative
Procedure (revised) in a plenary session on the morning of June 23.
Changes made to Maritime Code
National Assembly deputies were discussing amendments to the Maritime
Code of Vietnam and to the draft Law on the Elections of Deputies to the
NA and elections for People's Councils.
Vietnamese firms face big changes following Eurasia Economic Union trade deal
The recent conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) between
Vietnam and the Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU), comprising of Russia,
Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, is expected to offer both
opportunities and challenges to Vietnamese business players.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang highlighted the significance of the trade pact, the first of its kind struck between the union and an outside partner, which covers almost all commerce and investment fields from trade in goods and services, investment services, finance and banking to science-technology services, e-commerce, intellectual property, environmental protection and Government purchase.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang highlighted the significance of the trade pact, the first of its kind struck between the union and an outside partner, which covers almost all commerce and investment fields from trade in goods and services, investment services, finance and banking to science-technology services, e-commerce, intellectual property, environmental protection and Government purchase.
NA discusses changes to accounting laws
National Assembly deputies discussed in groups the draft Law on
Charges and Fees and changes to the Law on Accounting on May 29.
Politics
Mixed reactions to proposal of changes in social insurance law
The Government’s proposal to adjust Article 60 of the 2014 Social
Insurance Law has received mixed opinions from both workers and National
Assembly (NA) deputies.
NA debates changes to social insurance
Labourers who are ineligible for retirement pensions because they have
not made compulsory social insurance payments for the required amount of
years may choose to get a one-off lump sum or continue to receive
monthly payments if a Government proposal gets approval from the
National Assembly later this month.
Business
Imported cars to cost more after tax changes
Imported cars are expected to become more expensive by around 5 percent
if the finance ministry's draft plan to adjust the calculation of
special consumption tax on imported automobiles is approved.
