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Image: Government greenlights VAT reduction to prop up economy

Government greenlights VAT reduction to prop up economy

HCMC – The Government has approved the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to revise down the value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 8% for certain goods and services this year to boost consumption and economic growth. Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai assigned the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of

Image: Lotus leaf conical hat - The traditional pure beauty of Hue

Lotus leaf conical hat - The traditional pure beauty of Hue

Walking along the S-shaped land, we can easily see many lotus ponds that give off a sweet fragrance when in season, or green when lotus seeds are fat. The bustling and fuller life is, the more people want to immerse themselves in the relaxed nature.

Image: Successfully exporting the first commercial steel batch to the US, VAS Group set a new milestone on its 25-year development journey

Successfully exporting the first commercial steel batch to the US, VAS Group set a new milestone on its 25-year development journey

On April 17, a steel train from the VAS Group departed from Nghi Son International Port in Thanh Hoa and moored in Houston, USA, one of the world's major seaports, serving Texas's urban districts and sub-states.

Image: Suggest 4 green islands suitable to go to enjoy the holiday on the holidays of April 30 and May 1

Suggest 4 green islands suitable to go to enjoy the holiday on the holidays of April 30 and May 1

Immediately suggest 4 beautiful islands in the southern region for you to load “vitamin sea”. The green islands located in the southern region of Vietnam [...]

Image: The captivating beauty of Vietnam shows up through the paintings of American tourists: A collection of things not to be missed except for a hair-raising experience.

The captivating beauty of Vietnam shows up through the paintings of American tourists: A collection of things not to be missed except for a hair-raising experience.

The experience in Vietnam was captured in a unique and enjoyable way. Many foreigners also share the same view as the author of the article in [...]

Image: Vietnam seeks support from UK, EU in clean energy transition

Vietnam seeks support from UK, EU in clean energy transition

HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has asked representatives of the UK and the European Union to share their experience and technologies in clean energy transition with Vietnam. He also sought support in developing smart grids, increasing the proportion of renewable energy, and ensuring the

Image: Beneficiaries of VND120-trillion loan package need to be specified

Beneficiaries of VND120-trillion loan package need to be specified

HCMC – Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has asked the Ministry of Construction to draw up lists of projects, beneficiaries, and lending criteria under a credit package worth VND120,000 billion. Speaking at a meeting on April 16 with a task force formed to help the real estate sector deal with

Animal husbandry sector prospers, but byproducts go to waste

The animal husbandry industry, valued at $23.7 billion, is still struggling with the question of the circular economy. Its by-products, 75 million tons per annum, are being wasted.

Vietnamese timber companies strive to overcome challenges

According to customs data, Vietnam’s export of timber and timber products reached 2.88 billion USD in the first quarter of 2023, down 28.3% from the same period last year.

Viet Nam among most improved countries for doing business: EIU

Viet Nam is among the countries that record biggest improvements in in business environment over the past year, reported the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Image: Government requires study of business costs for petrol retail

Government requires study of business costs for petrol retail

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance were assigned to study regulations on standard business expenses for retail businesses when amending the decree.

Image: High occupancy reported on flights to tourist destinations during holidays

High occupancy reported on flights to tourist destinations during holidays

HCMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested local carriers to add flights for the upcoming public holiday travel rush given the high occupancy of many flights from HCMC and Hanoi cities to tourist destinations nationwide. Vietnamese will have a five-day weekend holiday next week