NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.
Developing relations with China is Vietnam’s top priority: Deputy PM

Developing relations with China is Vietnam’s top priority: Deputy PM

Hanoi – Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on November 19 held talks with Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of China, on the occasion of his attendance at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit and his visit to Zhejiang province.
Vietnam pledges to make more contributions to APEC cooperation

Vietnam pledges to make more contributions to APEC cooperation

Lima – Vietnam will continue actively contributing to and effectively implementing cooperation orientations and directions of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), State President Luong Cuong affirmed while addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru, on November 16 (local time).
Amending the Law on Electricity to unlock resources for energy security and net zero emissions

Amending the Law on Electricity to unlock resources for energy security and net zero emissions

The draft amendment to the Law on Electricity, which is on the agenda at the current session of the National Assembly, would be a bold step for Việt Nam towards ensuring national energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

Currently, the use of a telecommunications account to pay for small-value goods and services in the country, called Mobile-Money service, is being implemented in a pilot programme.
Parliament approves amendments to pharmacy law

Parliament approves amendments to pharmacy law

On drug price management, the NA Standing Committee reviewed and concurred with the Government’s proposal to implement measures for publishing projected wholesale prices for prescription drugs.
VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

Hanoi - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed Vietnam's value-added-tax (VAT) reduction should continue until at least June 2025, saying the tax cut has provided both the business community and the economy with much-needed support.
Ambassador highlights importance of PM Phạm Minh Chính’s Brazil trip

Ambassador highlights importance of PM Phạm Minh Chính’s Brazil trip

In an interview granted to the press ahead of Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s trip to Brazil for the event, the diplomat said the trip is of significance in different aspects.
PM urged parliament to pass legislation to ensure sufficient electricity, restart nuclear projects

PM urged parliament to pass legislation to ensure sufficient electricity, restart nuclear projects

The Government leader noted that electricity demand is expected to rise rapidly, with a projected increase of about 12–13 per cent in 2025 and even higher in subsequent years.
New policy drafted to help non-bank credit institutions develop further

New policy drafted to help non-bank credit institutions develop further

Under the draft circular, the SBV proposes that credit institutions are reorganised in the form of converting non-bank credit institutions.
Việt Nam to stiffen regulations on violating social network platforms

Việt Nam to stiffen regulations on violating social network platforms

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said social networks can be a force for positive impacts, such as facilitating people to communicate and do business, but also pose many risks.
Party leader of Việt Nam holds phone talks with President-elect of US

Party leader of Việt Nam holds phone talks with President-elect of US

Party leader Tô Lâm congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the US while highly valuing the latter’s contributions to the development of the two countries’ relations.
Vietnam affirms active, responsible role in APEC

Vietnam affirms active, responsible role in APEC

State President Luong Cuong is set to make an official visit to Peru and participate in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week in the capital of Lima from November 12 - 16, marking his first official trip to the Latin American country and attendance at a multilateral forum in his capacity as the State leader of Vietnam.
Additional policies on advertising by influencers proposed for the Advertising Law

Additional policies on advertising by influencers proposed for the Advertising Law

Key provisions focus on transparent advertising practices, mandating influencers to disclose paid promotions and only endorse products they have personally used.
Prime Minister urges promotion of new growth drivers

Prime Minister urges promotion of new growth drivers

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the need to renew traditional growth drivers and promote new ones, especially national digital transformation, in order to bolster growth in the remaining months of 2024 and the following years, while chairing the Government’s October regular meeting on November 9.
New regulations on mergers, consolidation of credit institutions proposed

New regulations on mergers, consolidation of credit institutions proposed

HÀ NỘI — The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) has proposed new regulations on the mergers and consolidation of credit institutions, to ensure the safety and legitimate rights of customers and creditors.
Vietnam gives top priority to relations with China: PM

Vietnam gives top priority to relations with China: PM

Kunming – Developing relations with China is a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in Vietnam's foreign policy, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Chinese Premier Li Qiang at their talks in Kunming city in China’s Yunnan province on November 7.
PM puts forth proposals to develop new-generation GMS economic corridors

PM puts forth proposals to develop new-generation GMS economic corridors

Kunming – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and China as well as heads of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional and international organisations at the 8th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit which opened in Kunming city in China’s Yunnan province on November 7.
Vietnam proactively raises initiatives within CLMV

Vietnam proactively raises initiatives within CLMV

Since the establishment of the Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) cooperation mechanism, Vietnam has consistently acted as an active and responsible member, making significant contributions to the mechanism.
Revised Pharmacy Law only fixes tip of iceberg

Revised Pharmacy Law only fixes tip of iceberg

National Assembly (NA) deputy Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, from the HCM City delegation, spoke to Vietnamplus during the current session of the NA looking at the draft revisions to the Pharmacy Law.
Former Party, State leaders opine on draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

Former Party, State leaders opine on draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

Former leaders of the Party and State contributed opinions to draft documents for the upcoming 14th National Party Congress at a conference organised by the Party Central Committee (PCC)’s Politburo and Secretariat in Hanoi on November 6.
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(VEN) - In recent years, the demand for transportation vehicles in Vietnam has surged rapidly, making the market highly promising, as assessed by experts.
Can Tho eyes stronger cooperation with US partners

Can Tho eyes stronger cooperation with US partners

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho wishes to strengthen cooperation with enterprises and localities of the US in areas of economics, education, healthcare, and sustainable environmental development, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu told US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper in a meeting with the diplomat on November 21.
Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

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Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Bulgarian President’s visit to deepen ties with Việt Nam: Ambassador

Bulgarian President’s visit to deepen ties with Việt Nam: Ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Đỗ Hoàng Long said the visit underscores Việt Nam's high regard for Bulgaria as a traditional, trusted and important partner in the Balkans region.
Association boosts insurance sector’s sustainable development

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(VEN) - The Insurance Association of Vietnam has effectively played its role as a bridge between its member insurance companies and relevant state authorities while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of its members. Vietnam Economic News’ Kim Xuyen spoke with Nguyen Xuan Viet, Chairman of the Insurance Association of Vietnam about this.
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Strengthening Vietnam-Cambodia friendship and cooperation

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man leads a high-ranking delegation to make an official visit to Cambodia, and attend some international events hosted by the neighboring country on November 21 to 24.
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Vietnam - Malaysia Strategic Partnership

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia has been continuously strengthened and developed positively across all areas, especially since it was upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in August 2015.
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At the invitation of Dominican President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona and his spouse, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, pay an official visit to the Dominican Republic from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit holds significant importance as it marks the first official trip by a Vietnamese leader to the Dominican Republic, taking place ahead of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations (July 7, 2005 – July 7, 2025).
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Vietnam - Brazil strategic partnership

During his trip to Brazil from November 16-19 for the G20 Summit and bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders agreed to elevate the Vietnam-Brazil bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership and issue a joint statement on the upgrade of the ties.
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The elevated section of the pilot Nhon - Hanoi Station urban railway project has officially entered commercial operation, three months after its debut. This marks a pioneering step toward green transformation, laying the foundation for the capital's public and sustainable transportation development.
New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

New decree on using telecommunications accounts for payment proposed

Currently, the use of a telecommunications account to pay for small-value goods and services in the country, called Mobile-Money service, is being implemented in a pilot programme.
Parliament approves amendments to pharmacy law

Parliament approves amendments to pharmacy law

On drug price management, the NA Standing Committee reviewed and concurred with the Government’s proposal to implement measures for publishing projected wholesale prices for prescription drugs.
VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

VAT tax reduction should continue until mid-2025: Ministry

Hanoi - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed Vietnam's value-added-tax (VAT) reduction should continue until at least June 2025, saying the tax cut has provided both the business community and the economy with much-needed support.
NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

NA deputies scrutinise investment policy for North-South high-speed railway project

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.
Vietnam’s automotive supporting industry: A bright future ahead, riding the wave of growth

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(VEN) - In recent years, the demand for transportation vehicles in Vietnam has surged rapidly, making the market highly promising, as assessed by experts.
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VN's food processing industry struggles to improve quality and value chain integration

Despite accounting for 19.1 per cent of Việt Nam’s processing sector, the food processing industry has been struggling with major issues such as poor-quality raw materials and subpar value chain integration, said industry insiders and economists.
Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

Tra fish sector aiming for production, processing greening for sustainable development

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Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

Solutions discussed to ensure coal supply for electricity generation in 2025

Việt Nam Electricity (EVN), Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (TKV), and Đông Bắc Corporation have proposed solutions to secure sufficient coal for power generation as thermoelectricity is expected to rise significantly to meet 2025's socio-economic power demand.
Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

Thai packaging giant takes 30-year lease for largest ready-built factory in Tay Ninh

Thantawan Industry Public Company Limited, a leading plastic bag and straw manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience in Thailand, officially took out a landmark 30-year lease for a ready-built factory at Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

Workshop seeks ways to attract Japan’s green investment to Vietnam

A workshop was held in Tokyo on November 18 to introduce to Japanese businesses investment trends in Vietnam and its pioneering industrial parks with carbon neutral initiatives.
Government approves investment policy to build Cam Lien Industrial Park in Quang Binh

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On November 16, the leader of the Quang Binh Provincial Economic Zone Management Board said that the Government had just approved the investment policy for Cam Lien Industrial Park.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has called on ministries, agencies, and localities to accelerate the disbursement of public investment from now until the year-end and further tighten investment management.
HDBank wins three awards at Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024

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The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - HoSE: HDB) has received three prestigious awards at the Vietnam Listed Company Awards 2024, highlighting its leadership in the banking sector, as well as its dedication to transparency and governance.
VIB, Flywire partner to streamline cross-border payments for students from Vietnam

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Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has announced a partnership with Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company based in Boston, to enable Vietnamese payers to digitally pay international education-related fees in their local currency to higher education institutions all over the world.
Vietcombank issues 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds for first time

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The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has successfully issued 2 trillion VND worth of green bonds, the first of its kind, to support eco-friendly projects.
UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

UK stands ready to help Vietnam build international financial hub

The UK’s support for Vietnam in establishing an international financial hub is a significant development that reflects the growing economic ties between the two nations.
Significant progress in fisheries

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Hà Nội prepares for temperature drop as cold front approaches

Hà Nội prepares for temperature drop as cold front approaches

According to the NCHMF, the cold front will result in temperatures dropping sharply across the northern region.
Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

Hundreds of damaged irrigation reservoirs need repairing

Việt Nam's system of dams and reservoirs is facing numerous challenges. Unusual rainfall patterns, flash floods due to climate change and the degradation of many structures pose significant safety risks.
Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

Greening e-commerce crucial for sustainable development

(VEN) - While e-commerce has emerged as a leading sector of the digital economy, driving economic growth and leading the digital transformation of businesses, it has also resulted in significant waste with adverse environmental impacts.
Việt Nam and Korean NIPA strengthen tech cooperation

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The Minister of Information and Communications, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, commended NIPA for its contributions in assisting Việt Nam in establishing a legal framework for the draft digital industry law.
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Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and complex, especially with the assistance of artifical intelligence (AI), said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Bùi Hoàng Phương.
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He called on countries and organisations to bolster close cooperation to build an Internet community of safety, responsibility and development while laying stress on Việt Nam's significant progress in the digital transformation programme.
AI is core technology of 4th Industrial Revolution: Minister

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Association boosts insurance sector’s sustainable development

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(VEN) - The Insurance Association of Vietnam has effectively played its role as a bridge between its member insurance companies and relevant state authorities while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of its members. Vietnam Economic News’ Kim Xuyen spoke with Nguyen Xuan Viet, Chairman of the Insurance Association of Vietnam about this.
Vietnam, Venezuela step up educational cooperation

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Mexico City - An educational cooperation agreement for the 2024-2029 period was signed by Vietnam’s University of Technology and Management (UTM) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) of Venezuela on November 21 as part of activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 18, 1989-2024).
A series of scientific seminars on influenza prevention

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In Ho Chi Minh City, Sanofi Southeast Asia and India successfully organized and leveraged a series of scientific seminars on influenza, attracting over 400 healthcare professionals from both the region and around the globe.
Insurance Association of Vietnam: 25-year journey of growth

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(VEN) - The Insurance Association of Vietnam (IAV) was established under Decision 51/1999/QD/BTCCBCP dated July 9, 1999 of the Government’s Commission for Organization and Personnel (now the Ministry of Home Affairs). Over the past 25 years of development, the association has affirmed its vital role in the Vietnamese insurance market.
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(VEN) - Throughout the past 30 years of establishment and development, Petrolimex Insurance Corporation (PJICO) has solidified its position in the non-life insurance sector and overcame numerous challenges.
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VN takes part in food and beverage fair in Chicago

The event is organised by the Private Label Manufacturers' Association (PLMA).
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Vibrant cultural rendezvous in Hanoi

(VEN) - The 2024 International Food Festival will take place from December 7-8 in Hanoi, aiming to promote cultural and culinary exchange among nations.
Cultural activities celebrate Việt Nam Heritage Day

Cultural activities celebrate Việt Nam Heritage Day

One hundred paintings from traditional folk painting villages in Việt Nam will go on display at the central city’s Fine Arts Museum in celebration of Heritage Day from November 22-30.
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Bac Ninh Province: Dong Ho folk painting needs urgent safeguarding

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Vietnamese fashion designers took audiences in Hà Nội on a journey to explore the country’s culture and heritage through their new collections presented at the Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week (AVIFW) Fall/Winter 2024.
Golden time for community-based tourism development

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Christmas Festival to entertain visitors to Đà Nẵng

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Blooming buckwheat flowers on Ha Giang roads

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(VEN) - When buckwheat flowers on the hills and in the valleys of the Dong Van karst plateau bloom, it is also the peak tourist season in the Northernmost province of Ha Giang.
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