Under Decree 168, the maximum fine for motorcyclists with the highest level of blood alcohol concentration has increased to VND 8–10 million, compared to VND 6–8 million under Decree 100, which will be abolished as from mid May
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the core pillars of policy-making must be the protection of production, business activities, and the livelihoods of the people to ensure stability and minimize negative impacts from global volatility.
Lao Cai province was the locality that completed voting the earliest (at 17:45) and, together with the central city of Hue, was one of two out of 34 localities to reach 100% voter participation.