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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.
Disciplinary measures against former high-ranking leaders issued
They are former Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, former Head of the Central Commission for Mass Mobilization Truong Thi Mai, and former Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh.
Conditions for operating foreign vehicles in Vietnam
Under a new decree from the Government, foreigners who wish to bring foreign vehicles to Vietnam for general use shall have to obtain approval from relevant authority.
HCM City to launch 17 electric bus routes connecting to metro stations
Vietnam's first metro line scheduled to start commercial operation on December 22.
PM requests to accelerate social housing projects
The move aimed at enhancing the efficiency of social housing development and meet people's demands.
Vietnam-Czech cooperation in environmental protection
The Czech Republic is well-positioned to help Vietnam in its struggle to address its significant waste issues.
Solutions to waste treatment
Better waste management around Vietnam would go a long way to boosting the country’s circular economy and curbing its emissions.