President visits Military Region 5
President Vo Van Thuong had a working session on December 5 with the Military Region 5 Command, which comprises 11 central and Central Highlands localities, on the military-defence situation in the region.
Conference popularising resolutions of Party Central Committee’s 8th session
The Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee on December 4 jointly organised a national conference on popularisation and studying of the resolution released at the eight plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee.
Party chief urges long-term social welfare policy for workers
VOV.VN - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has asked the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) to develop long-term social welfare programmes for employees to better cater to their needs and to ensure they feel comfortable at work.
So-called Vietnam Human Rights Award unmasked
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Human Rights Network (VHRN) headquartered in California, USA, recently published its 2022-2023 report which continues to provide distorted information about the human rights situation in a number of countries and territories, including Vietnam.
National Assembly wraps up year-end session
VOV.VN - The sixth session of the 15th National Assembly concluded in Hanoi on November 29 after 22 and a half days of sitting.
Lawmakers agree to extend VAT reduction policy for another six months
VOV.VN - The National Assembly on November 19 approved a resolution to extend the ongoing policy of reducing the value added tax (VAT) on selected lines of products and services from 10% to 8% for another six months till June 30, 2024.
Lawmakers endorse global minimum tax rules, starting in 2024
VOV.VN - With more than 93% of votes in favour, the National Assembly approved a resolution on applying additional corporate income tax in line with the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules (global minimum tax), due to take effect as of January 1, 2024.
National Assembly approves amended Housing Law
VOV.VN - With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly approved the amended Housing Law at the ongoing sitting in Hanoi on November 27.
National Assembly passes Law on ID Card at year-end session
VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam on November 27 approved the Law on ID Card, with 431 votes in favour out of 468 deputies present at the ongoing year-end session in Hanoi.
PM asks for more favourable policies to push up HCM City’s development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries and agencies to soon submit policies to the government for approval to remove obstacles and create favourable conditions for Ho Chi Minh City to develop quickly and sustainably.