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Environmental responsibility from enterprises
EPR regulations are now in place for certain industries in Vietnam, with enterprises to exhibit a degree of environmental stewardship as they focus on economic output.
Society
Former deputy labor minister charged in bribery scheme involving labor export companies
The charges are linked to an ongoing case involving Hoang Long Investment Construction and Manpower Supply Joint Stock Company (Hoang Long Company).
Vietnam Today
Resolution on reorganization of provincial-level administrative units officially approved
Under a resolution approved by the National Assembly on June 12, Vietnam has 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.
Gov't targets to gradually make English second language at schools by 2030
Under a plan approved by the Government, at least 10 cities will join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities from currently five.
Group prosecuted for using fake visas to illegally send workers to the US
At the end of 2023, airport security officers found five Vietnamese citizens using fake Mexican visas with the intention of fleeing to the US.
Industry-construction firms honored for energy efficiency use
The 2024 energy efficiency award honoring 11 enterprises.
Transport ministry requires to expand automatic toll collection at airports
The system has been successfully applied in a trial at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports.
Aviation security to be tightened during upcoming Tet holiday
The number of passengers traveling through airports during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday expected to reach 10.5 million compared to 10 million during the same period last year.
Six national hospitals to be upgraded to international standards
The Grassroots Healthcare Network Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, approved on December 16.