VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 held a dialogue with farmers nationwide, listening to recommendations of farmers, cooperatives, experts, scientists, and businesses to effectively implement the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies on agriculture and rural development.

Starting on January 1, significant economic policies will come into effect, including regulations on contract-based passenger transport businesses, a six-month reduction in value-added tax (VAT), amendments to the 2019 Law on Tax Administration.

A series of cultural activities and art performance to welcome spring imbued with unique cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be featured in a programme at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1 to 31, 2025.

The Lao Ministry of National Defence hosted a meeting to mark the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22) in Vientiane on December 30 morning, bringing together senior officers of the Lao People's Army.

Hanoi ranked first among 63 provinces and centrally-run cities in the Provincial Innovation Index (PII) 2024, released by the Ministry of Science and Technology on December 30.

Coach Kim Sang-sik completed his mission after Vietnam secured a slot in the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electronic Cup's final, but said it is only the beginning of his side's journey.

Rice exports set new records in both volume and value in 2024 but the commodity is expected to face a difficult year ahead as India lifted its ban on non-basmati white rice exports in September, which will push up global rice supplies next year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a working session with the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) in Hanoi on December 30 to review their apparatus reorganisation.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has underscored the pressing need to complete the restructuring and streamlining of the NA committees and NA Standing Committee agencies, departments and units under the NA Office.

The Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) on December 30 launched the Vietnam E-Sports White Paper 2022-2023, a publication jointly produced by VIRESA and OTA Network.