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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.
Experts propose emission taxes
Nine million people died prematurely in 2019 globlly, due to air pollution, compared to seven million global deaths from COVID-19.
HCM City targets 93,000 social houses by 2030
The city is calling for investment in 2 projects and 5 land plots for social housing development.
PM asks to enhance human resources training for digital technology sectors
These sectors include semiconductor, AI, cloud compuing, big data and blockchain.
11M insurance premium revenue estimated at $8 bln
Some 85 insurance companies, including 31 non-life insurance firms, are operating in Vietnam
Court upholds death sentence for property tycoon in $27 bln bank fraud
Truong My Lan, former chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, received death penalty.
Ministries, state agencies to undergo mergers in national apparatus overhaul
Five ministries and two government agencies will be included in mergers.